While the bigger cities within Florida will be receiving tons of attention and tourists during the warmer months, there are plenty of other small towns and hot spots to check out that will take you off the beaten path. Florida is jam packed with beautiful towns and stunning smaller areas that provide a charming feel and historic ambiance. Plus, it doesn’t hurt that this particular village we’re about to showcase is located beachside.
Nestled between Destin and Panama City, you’ll find a small beach village named Grayton Beach, that is just brimming with natural beauty and serenity.
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This village is everything you would need for a weekend away exploring the quieter side of Florida—I mean, the unofficial motto is “Nice Dogs, Strange People” after all.
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This tiny beach village is definitely worth a stopover, whether it be to wander through the quaint mom-and-pop shops nearby, or to splash in the emerald green waters.
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The beaches at Grayton Beach remain relatively quiet compared to many other touristy parts of the state, even during the summer months.
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But even if it gets a little crowded along the sugary white sand, visitors can still pop into the local boutique and funky galleries to see what the local businesses have to offer.
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To be fair, the beaches are most of what make this small town so darn beautiful—while the people and community are what make it special.
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In fact, Grayton Beach State Park was just ranked #3 on the Dr. Beach Top 10 list for 2019, as one of the beach beaches in America.
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After a day out in the sun and surf, you’ll have plenty of dining options starting with Grayton Seafood Co. which is the perfect option if you’re craving fresh, local seafood and community spirit.
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Or if you want something more low-key, Chanticleer Eatery has some impressive menu options from their homemade pastrami Reuben to a gigantic slice of creamy, tart Key Lime pie.
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Come to Grayton Beach not just for the food, not just for the fun and sun, but also to enjoy a slice of Florida that many people never get to see.
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Have you ever been to Grayson Beach before? Share with us your experience in the comments section!
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