There’s no doubt that a stay in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, can be great for recharging the batteries. However, while spending a few days relaxing in a beach chair with the world-famous sugar-white sands between your toes is a great way to pass your time, there are many other family-friendly and couples’ activities to be […]
Beach Wedding Venues
Planning a beach wedding on the Gulf Coast is a dream come true for many couples. With its stunning turquoise waters, pristine sandy beaches, and breathtaking sunsets, this location offers the perfect backdrop for a romantic and unforgettable celebration. From selecting the ideal beachfront venue to choosing the perfect coastal decor, planning a beach wedding […]
Did you know that seashells belong to the kingdom known as Mollusca? Most Mollusca are soft, slug-like creatures with a hard external shell that helps protect them in their ocean environment. It’s this outer shell that is more commonly known as a seashell. The shell itself is primarily composed of calcium carbonate, which is secreted over time […]
Vacationing on the Gulf Coast is the ultimate getaway for many of us. I’ll speak for the team here at BeachGuide emphatically stating that we can’t get enough of the Gulf’s crystal clear water gently rolling along the sugar white shoreline. It’s absolute heaven! But inevitably at some point during the vacation, don’t we all […]
The 2024 Baytowne Wharf Beer Fest
Celebrating Delectable Craft Beers by Some of the World’s Most Beautiful Beaches! SaIf you’re a fan of the resort life, the beach, and great beer you’ll definitely want to check out the 16th Annual Baytowne Wharf Beer Fest, happening this October right in the heart of Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort near beautiful Destin, Florida. This long-time favorite […]
2023 Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival lineup includes more than 100 songwriters and 19 performance venues.
Top Things to Do Along Highway 30A
While most visitors are naturally drawn to the beautiful beaches when booking a stay on Highway 30A, they realize there is much more fun and adventure available than a simple day at the beach. This renowned location is bursting with natural beauty, serene scenery, and a playful nature. And vacationers quickly realize there are many […]
Hiding in Plain Sight It’s no secret that the white-sand beaches and sparkling Gulf waters along South Walton’s Highway 30-A are irresistible draws for beachgoers. And it’s safe to say that the majority of visitors who enjoy the quaint accommodations, charming shops, and outstanding eateries giving 30-A its unique character tend to return again and […]
51 Years and Counting! If you love the beach, fresh-caught Gulf shrimp, and festivals, you’re sure to have a great time combining all three–and so much more–at the 2024 51st Annual National Shrimp Festival. One of the Alabama Gulf Coast’s most-popular events returns this fall, bringing tons of fun along for the ride. Scheduled for […]
Excitement is growing for the 22nd annual 2024 Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic at Sandestin. This year’s competition for one of the top big-game fishing tournaments in the world launches June 19th to 23rd in Destin, Florida. The fabulous Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is hosting the popular sporting event with a $2-million-plus purse. “Taking […]
Make a Splash!
Welcome to some of the best resort pools on the Gulf Coast! Let’s face it, even though many of us take a beach vacation because of the beach, there’s a lot to be said for enjoying a long day lounging by a cool pool while sipping an even cooler drink, and watching the ones you […]
Have you visited Crab Island yet? If so, you know it’s the hot spot locals go to when craving a breezy, fun day on the water. Not really an island at all, this popular Destin gathering spot is actually a submerged sandbar. Located on the bay side of Marler Bridge, the sand bar is covered […]
Aerial view of Gulf Coast Jam.
The Most Biker-Friendly Free Rally in the U.S. Thousands of bikers will soon wheel into Panama City Beach, Florida for the Thunder Beach Spring Motorcycle Rally 2024. The five-day event runs from May 1-4 and will feature hundreds of vendors and exhibitors in multiple venues. Enjoy interacting with some of the motorcycle industry’s most well-known […]
The Island Resort Fort Walton Beach
What makes a magical beach getaway? Well, for starters how about sugary sun-drenched sand, just steps away from your resort room? Then add picture-postcard views of emerald water and beach umbrellas, and a lush garden courtyard nestling a jewel of a pool. How about a waterfall-cloaked grotto, where you can swim up to the bar […]
All along the Alabama and Florida Gulf coasts, communities are getting ready to celebrate Easter with live music, egg hunts, bunny visits, and more — and visitors of all ages are welcome to join in! Following is a list of several Gulf Coast Easter events! Easter Celebrations in Destin and 30A — The Village of […]
Experience a Sensory Extravaganza of Digital Art, Architecture, and Sound at the 2024 Digital Graffiti Festival in Alys Beach If you’re a fan of art, architecture, and the beach you’re certain to enjoy Digital Graffiti — one of the Beaches of South Walton‘s most-popular events. This year’s 17th Annual Digital Graffiti Festival at Alys Beach […]
If you think a mullet is just a bad haircut, you probably haven’t heard about the Flora-Bama Lounge’s Annual Interstate Mullet Toss and Gulf Coast’s Greatest Beach Party. A strange — yet satisfying — three-day competition is the centerpiece of this tongue-in-cheek Perdido Key event. The tournament involves tossing a no-longer-alive mullet — small fish […]
Gulf Coast RV Parks
Traveling by RV is one of the most fun ways to travel — especially if you’re heading to the beach. Imagine driving your home-on-wheels onto sugar-white sand and waking up each morning with a view of bright blue water. You can do that and more at many of the Gulf Coast’s RV parks! If you […]
Enthusiasts gather around a table to taste wines and discuss flavors and wine-making methods with wine makers.
Music lovers will again converge on Gulf Shores, Alabama this May for the widely popular Hangout Fest. The three-day music festival will take place on the public beach in the heart of this iconic coastal town. The 2024 dates are May 17th-19th. As always, several stages will host a variety of acts sometimes performing simultaneously. […]
Artists from Across the Globe to Gather Along the Forgotten Coast Internationally acclaimed artists will flock to Cape San Blas and nearby coastal towns for 10 days beginning March 15th, for the Forgotten Coast en Plein Air Paint-Out. The Paint-Out is hailed as among the most-prestigious events of its kind and will feature 17 professional […]
30A Wine Festival at Alys Beach
This 12th-annual 30A Wine Festival at Alys Beach is scheduled for Wednesday through Sunday, Feb. 21st-25th, 2024. The five-day celebration features events and workshops catering to wine enthusiasts, bourbon lovers, foodies, and the festival-enjoying public. Proceeds benefit the Children’s Volunteer Health Network providing health services to uninsured or under-insured children in Okaloosa and Walton counties. FESTIVAL […]
Escape to Waterscape!
Imagine the sound of the crashing waves and the feel of warm sunshine on your skin. You take a deep breath and you’re intoxicated with the smell of coconut sunscreen and salt in the air. A gentle sea breeze washes over you as you sip a frozen pina colada. To your left, a sparkling pool […]
Jeff Tweedy is a legendary musician scheduled as one of the headliners for the 15th Annual 30A Songwriters Festival.
40th Annual Polar Bear Dip On Monday, January 1, 2024, scores of partiers, some in costume, others in wetsuits–and more wearing nothing but swimsuits–will gather at high noon on the beach outside the iconic Flora-Bama Lounge for the 40th annual Polar Bear Dip. History shows it will take more than chilly water (think mid-fifties) to […]
Lighting Up Holiday Nights at Bellingrath Gardens & Home Millions of lights will illuminate the sky over Bellingrath Gardens & Home this holiday season. Magic Christmas in Lights celebrates its 28th annual enchanting event at the 65-acre Theodore, Alabama estate. The show runs November 24 through January 3, 2024 and is so dazzling USA Today […]
Tee Off for Toys Making Christmas Merrier for Kids & Families in Need Golfers can make Christmas merrier for kids in need when they take part in Tee Off for Toys, Saturday and Sunday, December 10th and 11th, at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort. Participants who bring a new, unwrapped toy or gift card with […]
Seven miles of white sand beach and all-new resort rooms and suites at Beaches Negril bring you together like never before for unlimited fun that’s perfectly paradise. The waiting is over. Your nonstop luxury vacation awaits you with open arms at Beaches Negril Resort & Spa, where all-inclusive always delivers unlimited fun. Voted Trip Advisor’s […]
International Songwriters’ Festival’s 39th Year The Gulf of Mexico and its white-sand beaches are the backdrop every fall for the Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival. Rated one of the top 20 events in the Southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society, the Frank Brown festival showcases the talents of songwriters — many award-winning — from around […]
