Paul is jumping in the waves!
We have visited 30A Florida the last few years during Spring and Summer. We enjoy it so much that our family continues to go back year after year. We have nailed down our favorites through these many visits and want to pass them along to you in this post.
View off of our screened-in porch, ready for bike riding but coffee first!
While there are some hotels and condominiums in 30A, we have found that staying in a rental home (i.e., VRBO) is the most accomodating for your family in this area. Below are some highlights of staying in a rental house:
At our rental home, ready for dinner!
All of these things considered, your lodging is up to you, as each family is different. This is what we enjoyed the most.
There is so much to do in 30A, and I’m sharing what we’ve enjoyed on this 30A travel guide! We primarily go to spend time on the beautiful sandy, white beaches but there are many other activities in addition to that.
Always have to build a sandcastle!
The beach is typically quick access via bike ride or walking from anywhere you stay in 30A. There are many places to rent beach gear (i.e., chairs, umbrellas, etc.), or you can bring your own. We love walking down the wooden pathways covered with natural trees to uncover the lovely sand and ocean waiting on the other side.
Beach access points are given by your rental owner or company, or hotel you may be staying at. We always bring volleyballs, footballs, sandcastle toys, towels, a cooler for drinks and snacks, and of course, suntan lotion to spend a full day enjoying these lovely beaches.
Morning bike rides with friends are so fun!
When we are not on the beach, we are typically bike riding. This is the primary form of transportation I’d say most guests utilize during their stay on 30A. There are a ton of places to rent bikes in the towns there on 30A. Make sure you get one with a basket to hold your phone, snacks, and other things because you won’t be happy with a short bike ride through these gorgeous beach towns.
Our favorite bike ride is through Watercolor and gazes at the lovely beach homes there. They also have a must-see garden and fountain entrance as you come straight off of 30A.
Walking through Seaside with friends, enjoying the lovely evening.
Seaside, Rosemary, Alys, and Grayton have some fun places to walk around and enjoy shopping. These are more high-end stores but have a lot of fun things to look around at and window shop nonetheless.
The Hub is a family-centered establishment that offers multiple food venues, along with an open green area for your kids to have a good time while you get a good meal.
Baytowne icecream
We also enjoy going to Baytowne Wharf; another family-friendly, fun destination in Sandestin, FL. There are several outdoor activities (i.e., zipline, climbing wall, and more), and don’t miss the delicious ice cream store.
We hope you enjoy these activities as much as we do!
Rooftop views of Seaside at Bud And Alley’s Restaurant.
I am most excited about this one, haha! There are so many amazing restaurants; it’s hard not to just include all of them in this 30A travel guide. I am going to share with you the ones we just can’t stop going back to!
Enjoying our shave ice at Hokulia Shave Ice!
We got our doughnuts for the road at The Donut Hole!
Want to read even more information on 30A? Heather of My Life Well Loved blog shares tons of valuable tips and tricks in her post here, including what to pack, where she recommends staying, eating, and doing.
On one of our many bike rides!
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