Food scene
Awesome Iconic Homemade Ice Cream. Also sells donuts in the am. GET THERE EARLY if you want donuts... There is usually a line here, but worth it.
75 locals recommend
Blue Mountain Beach Creamery
2129 S Co Hwy 83Awesome Iconic Homemade Ice Cream. Also sells donuts in the am. GET THERE EARLY if you want donuts... There is usually a line here, but worth it.
The Red Bar
70 Hotz AveIconic restaurant
Johnny McTighe's Irish Pub
2298 W County Hwy 30ABest cheesesteaks around
Stinky's Fish Camp
5960 W County Hwy 30ALove this place for breakfast or brunch. It is located approx 2 miles from us - take a right out of our development and you will find it.
134 locals recommend
Perfect Pig Grill and Fish House
4281 E County HighwayLove this place for breakfast or brunch. It is located approx 2 miles from us - take a right out of our development and you will find it.
Blue Mabel Smokehouse & Provisions
2260 W County Hwy 30AWe love Blue Mable. Gourmet food and walkable!
Red Fish Taco
2052 W County Hwy 30AGreat live music. Walkable. Fun crowd. Great margaritas...
Yes, but very hard to get a reservation. Plan ahead if you want to dine here.
49 locals recommend
Basmati's Asian Cuisine
3295 W County Hwy 30AYes, but very hard to get a reservation. Plan ahead if you want to dine here.
Casual. Red used to be a broadway performer. If you ask, she will sing to your hearts content. Very casual. Its behind a gas station, so hard to miss, but food is good and local.
17 locals recommend
Redds Fueling Station
2320 W County Hwy 30ACasual. Red used to be a broadway performer. If you ask, she will sing to your hearts content. Very casual. Its behind a gas station, so hard to miss, but food is good and local.
Goatfeathers Seafood Restaurant
3865 W County Hwy 30AGood place to get some locally caught fish.
La Loba's Bakery & Cafe
2217 W County Hwy 30AYUMMY!
Local Catch Bar & Grill
3711 W County Hwy 30AA favorite - very casual.
Donut Hole
6745 US-98If you love donuts....
The Bay
We really like The Bay. It gets very crowded. Call ahead....
THIS IS A LOCAL secret. Owners are from NYC and know how to make Italian baked goods and pizza! A must!
9 locals recommend
Crust Artisan Bakery
4821 US-98THIS IS A LOCAL secret. Owners are from NYC and know how to make Italian baked goods and pizza! A must!
OUR VERY FAVORITE ITALIAN restaurant. It is off the beaten path, but make reservations. They are from Italy and the food is always awesome. We get our pizza from here. It does not disappoint. Families welcomed!
7 locals recommend
Pazzo Italiano Santa Rosa Beach
111 N County Hwy 393OUR VERY FAVORITE ITALIAN restaurant. It is off the beaten path, but make reservations. They are from Italy and the food is always awesome. We get our pizza from here. It does not disappoint. Families welcomed!
Its a cool vibe, lots of restaurants in one location, in between watersound and Alys beach. Definitely a must to hang out. No beach access at the Hub...
90 locals recommend
The Hub
7000 E County Hwy 30AIts a cool vibe, lots of restaurants in one location, in between watersound and Alys beach. Definitely a must to hang out. No beach access at the Hub...
Surfing Deer
2743 E County Hwy 30AFine Dining. Special Place. Definitely make Reservations
Neighborhoods
Seagrove Beach
Cool relaxed vibe, great restaurants
Great place. The Truman Show was Filmed here. We ride our bikes here all the time. Lots of shade. Love to go at night also, the street lights are notable and the gardens near the restaurants are magically lit.
44 locals recommend
Watercolor
Great place. The Truman Show was Filmed here. We ride our bikes here all the time. Lots of shade. Love to go at night also, the street lights are notable and the gardens near the restaurants are magically lit.
Seaside is a wonderful place. Great Food trucks. Lots of teens hang here in the evening. Fun town and a must see.
359 locals recommend
Seaside
Seaside is a wonderful place. Great Food trucks. Lots of teens hang here in the evening. Fun town and a must see.
Alys lies between Seacrest and Watersound beaches. It is designed to look similar to Santorini Greece. Everything is white! Great place to see....
149 locals recommend
Alys Beach
East Co Highway 30AAlys lies between Seacrest and Watersound beaches. It is designed to look similar to Santorini Greece. Everything is white! Great place to see....
Sightseeing
RedBar is iconic landmark on 30A and located in Grayton Beach. We happen to love Hurricanes for Oysters, also located in Grayton. Parking is difficult by the beach in Grayton, but they do have a shuttle service on the east end of 30A. We usually go by bike if we want to visit Grayton. Its not far as its the next beach over.
106 locals recommend
Grayton Beach
RedBar is iconic landmark on 30A and located in Grayton Beach. We happen to love Hurricanes for Oysters, also located in Grayton. Parking is difficult by the beach in Grayton, but they do have a shuttle service on the east end of 30A. We usually go by bike if we want to visit Grayton. Its not far as its the next beach over.
Fun, set up like a European city. Great shopping and restaurants. Beach access is NOT PUBLIC.
241 locals recommend
Rosemary Beach
Fun, set up like a European city. Great shopping and restaurants. Beach access is NOT PUBLIC.
Want to hike or trail bike? Point Washington State Forest boasts 15,000 acres and more than 27 miles of distinct trails that meander through coastal scrub, wet prairie, swamplands and longleaf pine flatwoods. Visitors can explore three trail systems which are located a half mile south of Hwy 98 on 395, as well as a horse trail north of Hwy 98 on Bay Drive.
Trail Distance: 3.5-, 5- or 10-Mile Loops
Trails: Hiking, Biking, Horse
Restrooms Available
Parking Available
Our neighborhood backs up to Point Washington State Forest, so you can access right from the house!
44 locals recommend
Point Washington State Forest
U.S. 98Want to hike or trail bike? Point Washington State Forest boasts 15,000 acres and more than 27 miles of distinct trails that meander through coastal scrub, wet prairie, swamplands and longleaf pine flatwoods. Visitors can explore three trail systems which are located a half mile south of Hwy 98 on 395, as well as a horse trail north of Hwy 98 on Bay Drive.
Trail Distance: 3.5-, 5- or 10-Mile Loops
Trails: Hiking, Biking, Horse
Restrooms Available
Parking Available
Our neighborhood backs up to Point Washington State Forest, so you can access right from the house!
Traveler advice
Book before you go
Golf carts and or concierge beach chairs and umbrellas
Once you book with us, we will provide you with local contacts for these items if you want to arrange for your group.
Getting around
Bikes, Golf Carts, & by car are the best ways to get around
Use one of the 4 bikes we provide. Need more, no problem. Contact one of our partners for rental bikes for your stay. If you would like to rent a golfcart, we have a rental company partner that can help you with that.
What to pack
Casual Beach clothes - no resort style; sunblock
30A is a casual vibe. People live in bathing suits, sundresses, shorts and tee shirts. Dont forget your sandals and flip flops. Sunblock is a must and sunburn treatment is suggested.
Don't miss
Year Round Festivals of 30A
January
30-A Songwriters Festival
February
Sandestin Gumbo Festival, Wine, Women & Shoes, Annual Mardi Gras Dog Parade
March
Seaside School Half Marathon & 5k Run, 30-A Wine Festival in Alys Beach, Seabreeze Jazz Festival
April
Sandestin Wine Festival, South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival, Spring Jam at Aaron Bessant Park
May
Art Week South Walton, Art Quest in Grand Boulevard, Digital Graffiti in Alys Beach
June
Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic
July
4th of July Parade & Activities
August
Farmer’s Market
September
Sandestin Tri
October
Destin Seafood Festival, 30-A Half Marathon
Don't miss
Bonfire on the Beach
Have a big group? You can arrange to gather at a beach bonfire. You have to apply for a permit. Check out this website for more information.
https://www.visitsouthwalton.com/blog/how-legally-host-beach-bonfire-south-walton
Don't miss
Want to Go Fishing??
Check out this sight to arrange for a charter
https://fishingbooker.com/destinations/location/us/FL/destin?dest_title=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkrTT8MDs-AIVZv_jBx3OMA-hEAAYAiAAEgInVvD_BwE
You can also fish off shore in Grayton Beach...
https://www.graytonbeach.com/grayton-beach-fishing/