Like many, Scenic Highway 30A is one of my favorite places on earth, but I believe the secret to truly enjoying it like an insider is visiting between the October - April months. Bypass the biting yellow flys, heaps of June grass, humidity and the crowds. If you are planning your 30A coastal getaway during “off season”, here are a few of my personal favs in town to stop into. <3
Stay
There are SO many amazing towns to stay in along 30A. For a quick trip or couples getaway, I recommend the following:
No.1 // The Pearl Hotel, Rosemary Beach, FL
No.2 // The Lucian, Alys Beach, FL
No.3 // The Court, Seaside, FL
No. 4 // Hibiscus Bed & Breakfast, Grayton Beach, FL
Sip & Savor
COFFEE & BREAKFAST
No.1 // Black Bear Bread Co, Grayton Beach // Order Highlight: Salmon Tartine & Lavender Coconut Milk Iced Latte
No. 2 // Prema, Seagrove Beach
No. 3 // The Fonville Press, Alys Beach
No. 4 // Raw & Juicy, Alys Beach
No. 5 // Holiday Café, Alys Beach
BRunch
No. 1 // Havana Beach, Rosemary Beach
No. 2 // Stinky’s Fish Camp, Blue Mountain Beach
No. 3 // Great Southern Cafe, Seaside
No. 4 // Fish Out of Water (FOOW), Watercolor
LUNCH
No. 1 // George’s, Alys Beach
No. 2 // Chiringo Beach Bar, Grayton Beach // Order Highlight: Baja Shrimp Tacos & Fries, Spicy Lancho (ask for tequila)
No. 3 // Cowgirl Kitchen, Rosemary Beach
HAPPY HOUR
No. 1 // NEAT, Alys Beach
N0. 2 // Pescado, Rosemary
N0. 3 // Amigo’s, 30Avenue // Order Highlight: House Marg & Queso
N0. 4 // Bud & Alley’s, Seaside
No. 5 // Wine World, Watercolor
dinner
No. 1 // The Citizen, Alys Beach
No. 2 // Paradis, Rosemary
N0. 3 // Pizza Bar, Seaside
No. 4 // Farm & Fire, 331
No. 5 // Borago, Grayton Beach
No. 6 // The Red Bar, Grayton Beach // Order highlight: Shrimp + Crawfish Pasta & Apple Dumpling Dessert
Shop
No. 1 // Indigo, Watercolor
No. 2 // Parasol, Alys Beach
No. 3 // The Seaside Style, Seaside
No.4 // BECASA, 30Avenue
No. 5 // Rebecca Pinto Jewelry
Wear
No. 1 // Brown Platform Slides by Paloma Barcelo // Buy locally at Parasol
No. 2 // Clogs by Steve Madden
No. 3 // Vegan Camel Bag
No. 4 // Jeans by Moussy Vintage // Buy locally at Parasol
No. 5 // Straw Hat by Yosuzi // Buy locally at Parasol
No. 6 // White Knit Sweater by Sea NY // Buy locally at Parasol
No. 7 // Black Silk Drop Stitch Dress by Rachel Comey // Buy locally at Parasol
No. 8 // Platform Slipper by Ugg
No. 9 // Everyday Black Bucket Bag by J. Lowery
No. 10 // One Shoulder Brown Swimsuit by Hunza G