Here is a look and overview of some of our favorite places on 30A. We have been traveling to the Seaside area for years and I was even lucky enough to live there for a Summer in college. It has grown SO much and has become an ever-growing travel destination for families, couples, and groups of all sizes.
Jami Ray of 30A Mama did an amazing job illustrating the coast of 30A with this map above. You can actually buy copies as well! It is so helpful for people that have not been to the area to see all the cute little towns right next to each other.
SANTA ROSA BEACH
WHERE TO STAY on 30A in Florida
The best option for accommodations in the Santa Rosa Beach area is renting a house for your stay. Whether you are visiting for a weekend or staying for the week, the best way to make the most of your time is to rent one of the beautiful cottages in Watercolor, Seaside, or Rosemary. They have so much charm and everything is close by.
Best Rental Companies
Cottage Rental Agency
Homeowner’s Collection
VRBO or Air BnB
If you are looking for more of a hotel experience, these are the two best hotels in the area.
TOWNS ALONG 30A
GRAYTON BEACH
EATS
Stinky’s Fish Camp
The Red Bar
Chanticleer Eatery
Basmati’s Asian Cuisine
Borago
Black Bear Bread and Co
SHOP
ALSO CHECK OUT
This art studio for the kids
Shard Shop for the adults and older kids
WATERCOLOR
EATS
FOOW
The Wine Bar
The Perfect Pig **
Pizza by the Sea
Scratch Biscuit Kitchen
SWEETS
SHOPS
SEASIDE
EATS
Bud & Alley’s
Pizza Bar
Taco Bar
Great Southern Café
Meltdown on 30A
Modica Market
Shrimp Shack
Amavida
Black Bear Bread Co.
SWEETS
Frost Bites
Heavenly’s Shortcakes and Ice Cream
Dawson’s
Sugar Shak
SHOPS
These are few of my favorites:
Cabana by The SEASIDE Style®
SEASIDE® Yacht Club
Sundog Books
The SEASIDE Style®
The SEASIDE Style® | Kids
Ophelia Swimwear
ALSO CHECK OUT
SEAGROVE
EATS
Café 30A **
Surfing Deer
Seagrove Market Cafe
Cowgirl Kitchen
WATERSOUND
EATS/ SHOPS
The Hub on 30A
Old Florida Fish House
ALYS BEACH
EATS
George’s at Alys Beach
Caliza
Charlie’s Donut Truck
Raw & Juicy
NEAT Tasting Room
The Citizen **
SHOPS
SEACREST BEACH
EATS
Seacrest Sundries Cafe -(more of a grab and go)
La Cocina
ROSEMARY
(find my full travel guide here)
EATS
Pescado **
Havana Beach Rooftop
Edward’s
La Crema
Restaurant Paradis**
Gallions Restaurant
SWEETS
Sugar Shack
Donut Hole
Kilwins
SHOP
Gigi’s Kids Shop
INLET BEACH
PAMPER ALONG 30A
Spa Pearl
Vivo Spa Salon
Watercolor Inn Spa
PLAY ALONG 30A
Foot Golf
Local Events
Monet Monet
Peddlers 30A
Salt Air 30A
Timpoochee Trail
SIP ALONG 30A
45 Central Wine Bar
Bud & Alley’s
Caliza
Cuvée 30A
The Gathering Spot
Havana Bar Rooftop Lounge
NEAT
The Wine Bar
**Indicates some of my favorite restaurants
You can find all our trips to Seaside here , Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach here.
