New Beach Trams Launch March First To Connect Public Beach Accesses
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The Walton County Tourism Department is expanding its free Beach Tram service on March 1, with routes running from the new 393 Municipal Parking Facility, which is 4 blocks north of 30A on Hwy 393 at Gulf Place, and Grayton Beach Municipal Parking Facility, which is 4 blocks north of 30A on Hwy 283.
Note that these large public parking lots have covered waiting areas with seating and restrooms, as well as inside air-conditioned waiting areas with local art.
The 393 MPF Beach Tram service will run daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The A-to-B Route will run directly from 393 MPF to Ed Walline Regional Beach Access (at Gulf Place on 30A), departing every 10 minutes. The West Route will include stops at Dune Allen Regional Beach Access (across from Stinky’s Fish Camp) and Fort Panic Regional Beach Access (heart of Dune Allen Beach), departing every 15 minutes.
At Grayton Beach MPF, the A-to-B Route currently operates from 6 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. daily, with direct service to the corner of Hotz Avenue and Garfield Street (by the Red BAr) every 10 minutes. This route takes you to “downtown Grayton” dining, shopping and the main beach access at the Western Lake outfall where all the action is. The new Grayton Beach Community Center is being built there that will have restrooms and community info. Beginning March 1, there will be a new West Route running from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. with stops at Blue Mountain Regional Beach Access (Hwy 83), Gulfview Heights Regional Beach Access (south of 30A behind Goatfeathers) and over to the 393 MPF at Gulf Place. This route will depart every 15 minutes.
See below (or click here) for the South Walton interactive Beach Tram map along 30A. Stay tuned for a new website to launch soon with more information.
With more ways to get around, you can spend your morning at a South Walton State Park or county beach access, and your afternoon exploring the shops in Grayton, the beaches of Blue Mountain, peaceful Dune Allen, or lunch at Gulf Place without the parking headache. Keep an eye out for a new dedicated website launching soon with even more details on these routes.
Here is a quick-reference guide to the expanded Walton County Beach Tram service starting March 1. Whether you are heading to the sugar-white sand of Ed Walline at Gulf Place or grabbing lunch in Grayton Beach, these routes make it easy to ditch the car.
Know Before You Go
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Cost: The tram service is completely free for all riders.
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Accessibility: Trams are designed to be inclusive; for more specialized needs, remember that beach wheelchairs are available at several regional accesses via the South Walton Fire District. See our South Walton beach access accessibility Guide.
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Real-Time Info: A new dedicated website is launching soon, but you can always check the Interactive Beach Tram Map for current status.
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Stay Connected: While you wait for your ride, browse the SoWal Events Calendar to see what’s happening near your stop.
