The 2018 Perfect in South Walton award-winners were announced last night at an awards reception hosted by Visit South Walton. The Perfect in South Walton Awards are both nominated and voted on by the public. 2018 is the fourth year that the awards have taken place.
“The Perfect in South Walton Awards are not only a great way to honor a business, event, or activity in South Walton, but also a way to keep our visitors talking about their favorite vacation memories.” says Visit South Walton Director of Communications David Demarest. “South Walton’s unique restaurants, events, and businesses are part of the fabric of this community, and factor importantly in our visitors’ decision to spend their vacation and travel days with us. The Perfect Awards are a great way to celebrate that contribution.”
Here are this year’s Perfect in South Walton award winners listed by category:
Best Breakfast:
Diamond Winner: Donut Hole
Platinum Winner: Another Broken Egg Café
Gold Winner: The Perfect Pig
Best Lunch:
Diamond Winner: The Great Southern Café
Platinum Winner: Chanticleer Eatery
Gold Winner: Pizza by the Sea
Best Casual Dining:
Diamond Winner: The Red Bar
Platinum Winner: The Bay Restaurant
Gold Winner: Bud & Alley’s
Best Fine Dining
Diamond Winner: Café Thirty-A
Platinum Winner: Vue on 30A
Gold Winner: Seagar’s Prime Steaks & Seafood
Best Wine List:
Diamond Winner: The Wine Bar/ Wine World
Platinum Winner: Cuvee 30A
Gold Winner: Vintij Wine Boutique & Bistro
Best Craft Beer Selection:
Diamond Winner: The Craft Bar
Platinum Winner: Grayton Beer Company
Gold Winner: Growler Garage
Best Sweet Treats:
Diamond Winner: Blue Mountain Beach Creamery
Platinum Winner: La Crema Tapas & Chocolate
Gold Winner: Kilwins Chocolates, Fudge & Ice Cream
Best Coffee House:
Diamond Winner: Amavida Coffee & Tea
Platinum Winner: Badass Coffee
Gold Winner: Starbucks
Best Local Musician or Band:
Diamond Winner: Dread Clampitt
Platinum Winner: Forrest Williams Band
Gold Winner: Chris Alvarado
Best Live Music Venue:
Diamond Winner: The Red Bar
Platinum Winner: The Hub
Gold Winner: Seaside Amphitheater
Best Event:
Diamond Winner: 30A Songwriters Festival
Platinum Winner: South Walton Beaches Wine and Food Festival
Gold Winner: Sandestin Wine Festival
Best Park or Nature Locale:
Diamond Winner: Grayton Beach State Park
Platinum Winner: Eden Gardens State Park
Gold Winner: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
Best Outdoor Adventure:
Diamond Winner: YOLO Board + Beach
Platinum Winner: 30A Airboat Adventures
Gold Winner: Arnett’s Gulfside Trail Rides
Best Fishing Charter:
Diamond Winner: Dead Fish Charters
Platinum Winner: Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing Charters
Gold Winner: 30A Bowfishing Charters
Best Tennis Facility:
Diamond Winner: Sandestin Tennis Club
Platinum Winner: WaterColor Tennis Center
Gold Winner: TOPS’L Beach & Racquet Club
Best Golf Course:
Diamond Winner: Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club
Platinum Winner: Camp Creek Golf Club
Golf Winner: Raven Golf Club
Best Art or Design Gallery/Studio:
Diamond Winner: The Blue Giraffee
Platinum Winner: Justin Gaffrey Gallery
Gold Winner: Mary Hong Studio Gallery
Best Jewelry Boutique:
Diamond Winner: Fusion Art Glass
Platinum Winner: McCaskill & Company
Gold Winner: Allison Craft Designs
Best Clothing Boutique:
Diamond Winner: Mercantile
Platinum Winner: The Barefoot Princess
Gold Winner: Willow Boutique
Best Shopping Area:
Diamond Winner: Silver Sands Premium Outlets
Platinum Winner: Grand Boulevard
Gold Winner: Central Square- Seaside
Best Kids Shopping:
Diamond Winner: Duckies Shop of Fun
Platinum Winner: Gigi’s Fabulous Kids’ Fashion & Toys
Gold Winner: Carter’s
Best Kids Attraction:
Diamond Winner: Baytowne Adventure Zone
Platinum Winner: Flutterby Festival
Gold Winner: The Hub
Best Meeting Space:
Diamond Winner: WaterColor Inn & Resort
Platinum Winner: Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
Gold Winner: Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
Best Wedding Venue:
Diamond Winner: The Chapel at Seaside
Platinum Winner: Eden Gardens State Park
Gold Winner: Rosemary Beach
Best Event Venue:
Diamond Winner: WaterColor Lake House
Platinum Winner: The Hub
Gold Winner: Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
Best Spa:
Diamond Winner: Serenity by the Sea Spa
Platinum Winner: WaterColor Inn Spa
Gold Winner: Spa Sandestin
Best Hotel/Resort:
Diamond Winner: WaterColor Inn & Resort
Platinum Winner: The Pearl Hotel
Gold Winner: Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
Best Rental Management Company:
Diamond Winner: Rivard of South Walton
Platinum Winner: 360 Blue Properties
Gold Winner: Sterling Resorts
Best Bed and Breakfast:
Diamond Winner: Hibiscus Coffee & Guesthouse
Platinum Winner: The Rosemary Beach Inn
Gold Winner: Lisbeth’s Bed & Breakfast by the Sea
Best Beach Photographer:
Diamond Winner: Modus Photography
Platinum Winner: Moon Creek Studios
Gold Winner: Jacqueline Ward Images
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