beginning of the 1930s, Highway 98 was completed, the Highway 331 bridge was built, and the Intracoastal Waterway was cut through Walton County, which made Grayton Beach and South Walton (SoWal) County much easier for everyone to get to. Present day Grayton Beach Florida has kept Grayton Beach small by surrounding it with all park land. The state used land that it owned east of Grayton to establish the Grayton Beach State Recreation Area in 1967. Florida purchased the village’s beach front, dunes, and forest land to the west and north, after they lobbied with residents for years. Grayton beach consistently remains ranked as one of the most beautiful and pristine beaches in the United States. References External links Grayton Beach State Park at Florida State Parks Grayton Beach State Recreation Area at State Parks Coastal Dune Lakes Documentary Parks in Walton County, Florida State parks of Florida Beaches of Walton County, Florida Beaches of Florida 1968 establishments in Florida Protected areas established in 1968