Now of course your discussion is about Locals...and thats tricky on 30A. Everyone has a local feel and many of them do technically live here on the weekends while they retreat to work in ATL during the week to sober up. Either way, I have met more of the most unique enjoyable entertaining people while eating and drinking my way down 30A...

Rosemary Beach:

Wine and Cheese bar...once Medusa Rouge, the old owner created something that is living on today...an upscale wine bar with a low scale pretense...not dress code, no snottiness...just great wine and lots of it...

Seasise:

Bud and Alleys....ok, its a bit touristy, what isn't out in Seaside, still fun young adult crowd.

Watercolor:

Fish Out of Water...incredible food...amazing martinis...and one of the best Mijitos on the coast

Grayton (my faovrite)

As SWN mentioned can't go wrong with a meal from Criollas...
Follow it with wine and conversation at Boragos (Italian food, very social bar crowd. I have made more good friends at that bar than any bar anywhere in Florida....great people, out to be social and enjoy life.)
and of course....RED BAR...can't go wrong there either. Live Jazz, simple but delicious menu...fun fun fun...lots of locals, lots of tourists...did i mention lots of FUN!

Ok, I have to get back to work now, but feel free to email me randy@tripsmarter.com or post any more questions...I promise quicker repsonse next time....

Randy Peterson
Host/Exec. Producer - Club Hour