Music Saloon by The Sea GuideBook
City/town information
Located along a 26-mile stretch of Northwest Florida’s famed Emerald Coast, Santa Rosa Beach (SRB) is one of the 16 distinct beach neighborhoods in South Walton County, each with its own traditions, charm and visual style.
The community of Santa Rosa Beach offers luxury beach houses, upscale dining, and the unique artist colony known as Gulf Place.
Santa Rosa Beach provides several entrances to Point Washington State Forest, a 15,000-acre preserve with more than 10 natural communities.
In fact, all of South Walton is renowned for natural scenic beauty, turquoise waters and sugar sand beaches, including one of Travel + Leisure magazine’s "Best Beaches on Earth" for families.
41 locals recommend
Santa Rosa Beach
Located along a 26-mile stretch of Northwest Florida’s famed Emerald Coast, Santa Rosa Beach (SRB) is one of the 16 distinct beach neighborhoods in South Walton County, each with its own traditions, charm and visual style.
The community of Santa Rosa Beach offers luxury beach houses, upscale dining, and the unique artist colony known as Gulf Place.
Santa Rosa Beach provides several entrances to Point Washington State Forest, a 15,000-acre preserve with more than 10 natural communities.
In fact, all of South Walton is renowned for natural scenic beauty, turquoise waters and sugar sand beaches, including one of Travel + Leisure magazine’s "Best Beaches on Earth" for families.
Neighborhoods
Scenic Highway 30A is a 24 mile corridor that hugs the Gulf of Mexico coastline in Northwest Florida’s Walton County. Along this breathtaking drive you will see sugar-white sand beaches and rare coastal dune lakes. Scenic Highway 30A is a tourist attraction of major proportions and the best kept secret of Nashville's country music artists including Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean. This best kept secret is called "Nashville Hamptoms" to many who visit from the beautiful state of Tennessee.
It is an exciting and eclectic mix of hot Caribbean colors and soft pastels, with architecture to match each community’s charm, whether it be Old Florida’s traditional 2-3 story homes, the cottages of Seaside with white picket fences, or New Urbanism. Miles of greenway trails connect state parks, preserves and residential areas along this byway.
Enjoy the many unique restaurants, bars and boutiques along the fabulous place locals call home and visitors return year after year!
31 locals recommend
Florida 30A
Florida 30AScenic Highway 30A is a 24 mile corridor that hugs the Gulf of Mexico coastline in Northwest Florida’s Walton County. Along this breathtaking drive you will see sugar-white sand beaches and rare coastal dune lakes. Scenic Highway 30A is a tourist attraction of major proportions and the best kept secret of Nashville's country music artists including Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean. This best kept secret is called "Nashville Hamptoms" to many who visit from the beautiful state of Tennessee.
It is an exciting and eclectic mix of hot Caribbean colors and soft pastels, with architecture to match each community’s charm, whether it be Old Florida’s traditional 2-3 story homes, the cottages of Seaside with white picket fences, or New Urbanism. Miles of greenway trails connect state parks, preserves and residential areas along this byway.
Enjoy the many unique restaurants, bars and boutiques along the fabulous place locals call home and visitors return year after year!
This place is a must see and a huge stack of cash in your bank account! Don't leave your vacation without stopping in this european inspired community with nothing but high end taste and caviar dreams. Enjoy eating at NEAT or THE CITIZEN directly on 30A!
To build a life at Alys Beach is to join a community designed for joy, beauty, and life abundant. Every detail — from the town’s master design to the careful consideration of each house built here — has been intentionally crafted to create an unparalleled experience. A welcome respite. A home.
149 locals recommend
Alys Beach
East Co Highway 30AThis place is a must see and a huge stack of cash in your bank account! Don't leave your vacation without stopping in this european inspired community with nothing but high end taste and caviar dreams. Enjoy eating at NEAT or THE CITIZEN directly on 30A!
To build a life at Alys Beach is to join a community designed for joy, beauty, and life abundant. Every detail — from the town’s master design to the careful consideration of each house built here — has been intentionally crafted to create an unparalleled experience. A welcome respite. A home.
This italian inspired high end vacation spot is a vacationers paradise for the biking enthusiasts. Get your taxi ride from the airport and plan on biking throughout this beautiful city to indulge in high end fashion, bakeries and boutiques. Rosemary Beach is home to the famous PEARL HOTEL. Cobble stone courts await you and breathtaking views from the top floor of the PEARL are a must see!
241 locals recommend
Rosemary Beach
This italian inspired high end vacation spot is a vacationers paradise for the biking enthusiasts. Get your taxi ride from the airport and plan on biking throughout this beautiful city to indulge in high end fashion, bakeries and boutiques. Rosemary Beach is home to the famous PEARL HOTEL. Cobble stone courts await you and breathtaking views from the top floor of the PEARL are a must see!
Food scene
Stinky's Fish Camp is directly across the street from Dune Allen Public beach and closest public beach from Serenity By The Sea; approximately 4 minute drive or 15 minute bike ride. This restaurant has great seafood but also great frozen drinks. You can take in their famous "Stink Juice" or "Margarita" in a togo cup and walk across the street to the beach. Feeling a little adventurous, ask for their "Stink-a-rita" and mix both flavors together for a famous tropical island drink!
149 locals recommend
Stinky's Fish Camp
5960 W County Hwy 30AStinky's Fish Camp is directly across the street from Dune Allen Public beach and closest public beach from Serenity By The Sea; approximately 4 minute drive or 15 minute bike ride. This restaurant has great seafood but also great frozen drinks. You can take in their famous "Stink Juice" or "Margarita" in a togo cup and walk across the street to the beach. Feeling a little adventurous, ask for their "Stink-a-rita" and mix both flavors together for a famous tropical island drink!
This is a great place to catch some local live music and amazing an amazing grouper dinner! Grab a drink to go and walk to Grayton Beach. Maybe you'll even run into a few local country music artists like Bryan Kelley from Florida Georgia Line or Chase Rice.
257 locals recommend
The Red Bar
70 Hotz AveThis is a great place to catch some local live music and amazing an amazing grouper dinner! Grab a drink to go and walk to Grayton Beach. Maybe you'll even run into a few local country music artists like Bryan Kelley from Florida Georgia Line or Chase Rice.
This is a great restaurant for seafood poke bowls and excellent pizza! Pick up a local 30A brew or High Noon Vodka drink and enjoy the casual, fun and relaxing atmosphere Chiringo's has to offer. Walk next door to the famous Tribe Kelley boutique and get yourself some beach wear, or slip on over to Red Bar which is right across the street.
47 locals recommend
Chiringo
63 Hotz AveThis is a great restaurant for seafood poke bowls and excellent pizza! Pick up a local 30A brew or High Noon Vodka drink and enjoy the casual, fun and relaxing atmosphere Chiringo's has to offer. Walk next door to the famous Tribe Kelley boutique and get yourself some beach wear, or slip on over to Red Bar which is right across the street.
Looking for a great view to enjoy lunch or dinner? This is the hot spot! Shunk Gulley is famous for their delicious oysters and chicken finger basket for the kids. Pop on up to the top floor and enjoy the view while you eat or drink a local 30A brew. Stop by their gift shop on the way out, or pick up a bottle of wine at their liquor store across the street.
162 locals recommend
Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar
1875 S Co Hwy 393Looking for a great view to enjoy lunch or dinner? This is the hot spot! Shunk Gulley is famous for their delicious oysters and chicken finger basket for the kids. Pop on up to the top floor and enjoy the view while you eat or drink a local 30A brew. Stop by their gift shop on the way out, or pick up a bottle of wine at their liquor store across the street.
Great place for food and famous for their yummy delicious wings! Catch the southern cuisine and live music by local artist and favorite Forrest Williams Band on Sundays from 2-5 pm through the summer.
71 locals recommend
Local Catch Bar & Grill
3711 W County Hwy 30AGreat place for food and famous for their yummy delicious wings! Catch the southern cuisine and live music by local artist and favorite Forrest Williams Band on Sundays from 2-5 pm through the summer.
Opened in 2013, the 55-room boutique hotel boasts elegant, modern accommodations and amenities, a AAA Four Diamond restaurant, a poolside spa and a central, walkable location. Rosemary Beach provides the iconic backdrop for each guest’s experience. Throughout the hotel, local artwork further elevates The Pearl’s connection to its West Indies-inspired community, which was founded as an eclectic coastal retreat for city dwellers to escape to an upscale beach neighborhood. Exploring the town by foot or bike is a must! As the only full-service, adult-oriented hotel in South Walton, The Pearl provides an idyllic setting for an intimate beach getaway. As a St. Joe Hospitality property, guests staying at The Pearl can also enjoy access to an array of membership club’s amenities, including private golf and beach club access. These currently include Origins Golf Club, WaterSound Beach Club, Shark’s Tooth Golf Club and Camp Creek Golf Club, offered through The Clubs by JOE℠.
40 locals recommend
The Pearl Hotel
63 Main StOpened in 2013, the 55-room boutique hotel boasts elegant, modern accommodations and amenities, a AAA Four Diamond restaurant, a poolside spa and a central, walkable location. Rosemary Beach provides the iconic backdrop for each guest’s experience. Throughout the hotel, local artwork further elevates The Pearl’s connection to its West Indies-inspired community, which was founded as an eclectic coastal retreat for city dwellers to escape to an upscale beach neighborhood. Exploring the town by foot or bike is a must! As the only full-service, adult-oriented hotel in South Walton, The Pearl provides an idyllic setting for an intimate beach getaway. As a St. Joe Hospitality property, guests staying at The Pearl can also enjoy access to an array of membership club’s amenities, including private golf and beach club access. These currently include Origins Golf Club, WaterSound Beach Club, Shark’s Tooth Golf Club and Camp Creek Golf Club, offered through The Clubs by JOE℠.
A short walk or bike ride from Serenity By The Sea, Elmo's isn't fancy, it's famous!
Elmo's Grill is exactly what you go to the beach for. They have been serving up fresh seafood, steaks, cold drinks and fun, for over 26 years!
Enjoy live music Friday through Sunday, 6pm - 9pm, that fills the open air porch, as you feast on steaks and crab while your kids chicken-dance the night away!
Come as you are, bring some friends and let them show you a good time!
NOW OFFERING FREE WIFI!
18 locals recommend
Elmo's Grill
6931 W County Hwy 30AA short walk or bike ride from Serenity By The Sea, Elmo's isn't fancy, it's famous!
Elmo's Grill is exactly what you go to the beach for. They have been serving up fresh seafood, steaks, cold drinks and fun, for over 26 years!
Enjoy live music Friday through Sunday, 6pm - 9pm, that fills the open air porch, as you feast on steaks and crab while your kids chicken-dance the night away!
Come as you are, bring some friends and let them show you a good time!
NOW OFFERING FREE WIFI!
Shopping
This boutique is owned by Florida Georgia Line's Bryan Kelley and his wife. Great little boutique for the traveler looking for comfy beach clothing. Bryan Kelley's wife is quite tall and lean, so they do cater to the taller woman, however, the shorter girls can find some cute tops as well!
Tribe Kelley Surf Post
99 Hotz AveThis boutique is owned by Florida Georgia Line's Bryan Kelley and his wife. Great little boutique for the traveler looking for comfy beach clothing. Bryan Kelley's wife is quite tall and lean, so they do cater to the taller woman, however, the shorter girls can find some cute tops as well!
Need t-shirts, sweatshirts, beach gear, floaties, beach hats and souvenirs? This is the best and most affordable place on 30A. Believe me, I've hit all the shops along 30A and this was is the best. I take all my visitors to this shop as they can get 30A beach gear that won't break the bank!
Store ALOHA
2282 W County Hwy 30ANeed t-shirts, sweatshirts, beach gear, floaties, beach hats and souvenirs? This is the best and most affordable place on 30A. Believe me, I've hit all the shops along 30A and this was is the best. I take all my visitors to this shop as they can get 30A beach gear that won't break the bank!
Looking for everything 30A? This is the place. Short 3 mile bike ride to Gulf Place and your there! This is the famous store with the 30A blue stickers. Check them out!
6 locals recommend
The 30A Store in Gulf Place
45 Town Center LoopLooking for everything 30A? This is the place. Short 3 mile bike ride to Gulf Place and your there! This is the famous store with the 30A blue stickers. Check them out!
Open Late
Don't want to turn in early? Johnny McTighe's is the perfect place to end the night with a yummy tasting pizza or an Guiness beer on tap. Locals love this spot in Blue Mountain Beach to take in some pizza, beer, darts or pool. For the party people in your life, this is a place that stays open until 2 am.
24 locals recommend
Johnny McTighe's Irish Pub
2298 W County Hwy 30ADon't want to turn in early? Johnny McTighe's is the perfect place to end the night with a yummy tasting pizza or an Guiness beer on tap. Locals love this spot in Blue Mountain Beach to take in some pizza, beer, darts or pool. For the party people in your life, this is a place that stays open until 2 am.
Live music, great atmosphere, two large bars, outdoor space and open late! Check out AJ's live music in Grayton Beach and take in some tasty dinner specials as well. Great for the younger adults in your family looking for a hot spring break spot!!!
58 locals recommend
AJ's Grayton Beach
63 Defuniak StLive music, great atmosphere, two large bars, outdoor space and open late! Check out AJ's live music in Grayton Beach and take in some tasty dinner specials as well. Great for the younger adults in your family looking for a hot spring break spot!!!
Liquor Stores
Need to pick up your favorite bottle of wine of case of beer? Just a few miles down the road and you'll be ready to party!
11 locals recommend
Shunk Gulley Liquor & Wine
75 Town Center LoopNeed to pick up your favorite bottle of wine of case of beer? Just a few miles down the road and you'll be ready to party!
Ice Cream
Great place to take the kids and your favorite adults. Amazing home made icecream in flavors to die for and they even have alcohol icecream for 21 and older. My family favorite is the cookie monster flavor! Need a sugar hit, load up on some of the kids and your favorites at this amazing candy store as well!
23 locals recommend
Pecan Jacks Ice Cream & Candy Kitchen
4368 W County Hwy 30AGreat place to take the kids and your favorite adults. Amazing home made icecream in flavors to die for and they even have alcohol icecream for 21 and older. My family favorite is the cookie monster flavor! Need a sugar hit, load up on some of the kids and your favorites at this amazing candy store as well!
Looking for another great place to get icecream, donuts and coffee? Visit this historic place on 30A down the road and enjoy an icecream cone, sunday or shake. But don't forget to BRING YOUR CASH, they do not accept credit cards. Gluten free and dairy free options available as well!
75 locals recommend
Blue Mountain Beach Creamery
2129 S Co Hwy 83Looking for another great place to get icecream, donuts and coffee? Visit this historic place on 30A down the road and enjoy an icecream cone, sunday or shake. But don't forget to BRING YOUR CASH, they do not accept credit cards. Gluten free and dairy free options available as well!