Good Times Favorites & Upcoming events

Beach Safety Flags

Not every beach along 30A and Scenic 98 has a lifeguard on duty, most do but not all, so it’s important to be informed. South Walton and Okaloosa County Beaches use a warning flag system to mark daily conditions of the water, so always pay attention to the flags and never swim on a double red! You can check the daily flag status online at SWFD.org.

Why Florida?

Florida, also known as the Sunshine State, is famous for its abundant sunshine and warmer subtropical climate. It’s famous for its beaches, theme parks, golf courses, and sheer natural beauty. With nearly 1,000 people moving to FL per day our housing market is BOOMING. Who wouldn’t want to feel like they are on vacation all the time? Not only that, no state income tax has made FL the #1 place to retire without breaking the bank.

So, if you are thinking of following the trend and relocating to the Emerald Coast or just in the market for a 2nd home, I can’t think of anyone more qualified to help you than Heather Curry with Emerald Coast Home Collective. Her passion and knowledge to help navigate you through the home buying process will make it as simple as possible. Of course, make sure you tell her GTR sent you!

Why Rent A Golf Cart?

We know you have your obvious reasons to rent a golf cart while vacationing on Scenic 98 and 30A: exclusive golf cart parking in many areas, enjoying the open air while traveling to your favorite destinations, fun for the whole family, no walking long distances to the beach, no lugging around heavy coolers, chairs, umbrellas, toys…, and of course, leaving the sand out of your personal vehicle. But, the most important reason is they are environmentally friendly. So, do your part and call Good Times Rentals to reserve your golf cart and go electric while vacationing on the Emerald Coast. It’s just one way to help protect the Gulf and its sea life and keep our air clean.

Explore Paddle Boarding:

As shocking as it sounds, paddle boarding is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. Paddle boarding offers numerous health benefits physically and mentally. It’s also a great way to explore the outdoors or just a fun activity for socializing. So while vacationing on 30A be sure to visit Grayton Beach State Park and get your feet wet in Western Lake or paddle out to Sea Turtle Reef.

Good Times Rentals offers rental boards which can be delivered to your door. However, if rentals aren’t your thing, GTR highly recommends Yolo for boards and bikes. They offer premium boards for every paddler.

Scuba Destin

Located in the panhandle of the Gulf of Mexico, the city of Destin is known for its stunning sugar-white sand beaches and its beautiful emerald green water. This is why we have chosen to highlight ScubaTech as one of our favorite local businesses. ScubaTech is a full-service dive center providing dive trips, snorkeling trips, snorkeling, and SCUBA diving equipment rentals, air, nitrox, and repair services. They are located at East Hwy 98 and were voted Best in Destin by VIP Destin Magazine. So reserve your spot on the Sea Cobra and enjoy a day on the water where you will see sea turtles, shells, game fish, and all the beauty our area has to offer. Make sure you ask for Lyle and tell him Good Times sent you!!

Bicycle Fun Facts:

Bicycles save over 238 million gallons of fuel every year
You can fit about 15 bicycles in the same space that one car occupies
Cycling is one of the best pastimes for people who want to reduce the risk of having heart disease or a stroke

So toss those keys as soon as you get into town and contact Good Times Rentals to get your fun, healthy, and environmentally friendly transportation for your vacation. As locals, we are fortunate enough to experience a beautiful bike ride down 30A or old 98 regularly, and when we do some of our favorite stops are the beautiful locally-owned restaurants, sites, and shops listed below.