30A Florida Complete Guide | Florida's Best Beach Towns

The ultimate guide to Florida's BEST beach towns all along Scenic Highway 30A in Northwest Florida! We'll explore 30A starting at Dune Allen on the very west end, stopping in WaterColor and Seaside and finishing in Alys Beach, Rosemary Beach and Inlet Beach, stopping just before Panama City Beach.
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⏱ Chapter Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro to 30A
01:35 - Dune Allen / West 30A
02:42 - Santa Rosa Beach
03:23 - Gulf Place
03:55 - Blue Mountain Beach
05:06 - Grayton Beach
06:23 - WaterColor
06:53 - Seaside
08:12 - Seagrove Beach
09:53 - WaterSound
11:12 - Seacrest
12:11 - Alys Beach
13:15 - Rosemary Beach
14:03 - Inlet Beach
🌊 Dune Allen:
Dune Allen Beach, Florida is a quieter neighborhood community at the westernmost end of 30A, Florida. This unspoiled beach town is conveniently close to Destin and offers 1,600-acre Topsail Hill State Preserve.
🌊 Gulf Place:
The anchor to Santa Rosa Beach is the Gulf Place Town Center, which includes shops, casual dining like Shunk Gulley, and activities in a beautifully landscaped setting all just a short walk to one of the largest public beach accesses along 30A.
🌊 Blue Mountain Beach:
Blue Mountain Beach offers the highest elevation on the Gulf Coast with many of our rare Coastal Dune lakes, casual eateries and Red Fish Village dining and shopping center.
🌊 Grayton Beach:
A funky beach town with rich history in the heart of 30A offering quirky restaurants and an eclectic mix of architectural styles featuring high-end and original single-family homes.
🌊 WaterColor:
WaterColor is a 500-acre residential community fronting the beach and bordered by Western Lake. The sprawling gulf-front beach club and newly expanded Camp WaterColor offer a place for everyone to enjoy the community.
🌊 Seaside:
Hailed as the original model for New Urbanist development along 30A, Seaside has retained its character as a friendly beach town with an array of services and amenities including the Seaside School with its motto of “A simple, beautiful life”. Boutique shops, casual dining, bookstores and galleries, seasonal entertainment at the theater and outdoor amphitheater, the popular Farmers’ Market, Seaside Chapel, and artists’ colony on Ruskin Place are all part of the Seaside lifestyle.
🌊 Seagrove Beach:
Seagrove Beach Florida was named after the thick grove of oaks that still grow along the beach. Laidback but decidedly upmarket, Seagrove Beach boasts chic boutiques and fine casual dining to complement the unspoiled natural beauty of the area. Seagrove Village Market Café has been a South Walton institution since 1949 and has been featured in many noteworthy magazines such as Southern Living and Coastal Living.
🌊 WaterSound Beach:
WaterSound Beach is situated on 256 acres of natural sand dunes with over a mile of white sandy beach on the Gulf Coast. The property borders the protected Camp Creek Lake. Taking on the architectural style of more established coastal villages, such as Cape Cod, Nantucket, and Martha’s Vineyard, the buildings feature weathered shingles, shell-encrusted stone, and seasoned cedar shakes. Winding boardwalks and pedestrian bridges connect individual WaterSound homes with the beach, unspoiled dunes, community pools and restaurants.
🌊 Alys Beach:
Alys Beach Florida was described as the “Perfect Beach Town” by Southern Living magazine. Offering bike paths, tennis courts, an extensive fitness center and new beach club, Alys Beach homes were designed to embrace a healthy and idyllic Florida Gulf Coast lifestyle.
🌊 Seacrest Beach:
The main amenity is the 12,000 sqft lagoon pool. The high sand dunes in the area provide excellent sea views. Seacrest Beach is home to several popular restaurants and shops. Close proximity to Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach make the community highly desirable.
🌊 Rosemary Beach:
Meandering wooden boardwalks connect designer homes and condominiums in with playgrounds, swimming pools, shops, and amenities that can easily be reached on foot or by bicycle. Cobblestone streets and the arcade of trees are lit up after dark with flickering gas lamps, adding charm to this neo-heritage neighborhood. Rosemary Beach architecture emulates the interesting silhouettes and architectural detail typically found in the West Indies, New Orleans, and Charleston.
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[@seckler17]

Grayton Beach is by far my favorite place on 30A. I lived in Miramar Beach since the early 90's. 30A has changed so much since then.

[@paceflchick]

I started my Florida lifestyle 1985 Mary Esther. Back then. WoW. I worked in Destin at the Nugget Store across from the Docks. 225 mo. On the sound, Ft. walton, Then Freeport, Panama City. Mexico Beach to get away from PCB. All of it was awesome, and empry. I still love it, just too many people. We watched all of of from the beginning, Seaside, Watercolor, The Destin Castle. 😢. I am almost 60. I will never leave Florida. Florida History is my favorite All around the bend to Citrus County is our stomping grounds, too bad we normies have been priced out of the beach areas. 🙏🇺🇸🤘✌️. Very glad we have the 5th wheel.

[@finns8859]

Thanks for the overview. I'm thinking about a family trip to that area and this kind of video is exactly what I need.

[@destin-30a-real-estate]

So happy this was helpful for you! Enjoy your trip!

[@RaquelETavarez]

This was super helpful. Thank you!

[@destin-30a-real-estate]

Happy to hear! Thanks for watching.

[@30ASOLAR]

Nice video, I love living here on 30A and doing solar electric here. There is a lot of demand for emergency power and green energy here. I love the western end by Dune Allen! Stinky's is great for seafood.

[@officialitsfin]

Such a great vid. Can you bike from one area to the other pretty easy or do you need a car for that?

[@destin-30a-real-estate]

That depends! From one end of the 30A to the other, it's about 20 miles. There are pockets that are easy to explore by bike. Grayton Beach, Watercolor, Seaside and Seagrove are all within close proximity for biking. Alys Beach, Seacrest Beach, Rosemary Beach and Inlet Beach are also all close to each other.

[@loveclaire789]

Amazing overview! Thank you!

[@destin-30a-real-estate]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

[@kimstorey2103]

Thank you for this overview, very helpful!!

[@destin-30a-real-estate]

Happy to hear it!

[@angelacollier9256]

If you wanted to move around there, where the most bang for your buck? A house though with a bit of land.

[@destin-30a-real-estate]

This largely depends on your price point and expectations of lot size. Feel free to give me a call/text at 850-502-6044 or email me at [e-mail] and I'd be happy to guide you to the best options given your preferences.

[@TheAirbnbRealtor]

Great video 👏👏👅

[@pambrown5401]

Did this drive last September and ate at Stinky’s Fish camp………very nice! I’ll be back again in January.

[@destin-30a-real-estate]

Love it! Stinky's is a favorite. Enjoy your January trip & let me know if there's anything I can help you with.

[@luanawalker3722]

Do you know of any beach in the slower area that has (easier) handicap access to a beach? Husband in wheelchair, hard to find anywhere with wheelchair access. Or at least a boardwalk that is close to the water? Great video, thanks

[@destin-30a-real-estate]

Hey there! Absolutely....see this link as it lists out all of the available options www.visitsouthwalton.com/accessibility/

[@luanawalker3722]

@@destin-30a-real-estate Thank you for taking time for your reply! Exactly what I needed! Thanks again

[@destin-30a-real-estate]

@@luanawalker3722 Glad to hear! If you're making a trip in, enjoy it!

[@dreanna1344]

I like your headdress ;)

[@destin-30a-real-estate]

Ha! Not the first time I’ve heard that!

[@niknoks7638]

Very interesting video 👏

[@destin-30a-real-estate]

Glad you enjoyed it!