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Did someone say, “Happy Hour”?

I’ll Cheers to that…

Have you ever wondered where the tradition of raising your glass and saying “CHEERS”, “PROST” or “SALUD” comes from? Well curious minds at 30A Beach Girls wanted to know and now you will too.

According to some historians, this tradition goes back to medieval times when apparently poisoning your enemy was commonplace. One way to be sure that the person you were drinking with had no ill intentions, was to combine a portion of your drink. They did this by clinking their glasses together so vigorously that the contents of each sloshed together. If there was poison in either cup/glass, then both would be doomed. Thankfully times have changed. Nowadays, people bring their glasses together for many reasons, not just grand events. And if you are like me, there’s always a good reason to raise your glass and say “Cheers!” especially on a 30A vacation.

Here’s a list of some food and drinking establishments that you’ll definitely want to visit while you’re here and check out their Happy Hour Specials too!

Shunk Gulley (Gulf Place)- https://www.shunkgulley.com/

Johnny McTighes Irish Pub (Blue Mountain) – https://johnnymctighes.com/

Beach Camp Brew Pub (Grayton Beach)- https://www.beachcampbeer.com/

Growlers Garage (Gulf Place) – https://growlergarage30a.com/

Local Catch Bar and Grill (Gulf Place) – http://www.localcatch30a.com/

Red Bar (Grayton)- https://www.theredbar.com/

The Wine Bar (Watercolor) – https://www.thewinebarfl.com/

Old Florida Fish House (Seagrove) – https://www.oldfloridafishhouse.com/

Amici’s 30A Italian (Inlet 30Avenue) – https://amici30a.com/

Cuvee 30A (Inlet 30Avenue) – https://cuvee30a.com/

Cheers Everyone….

Picky Eaters & Vacation

Are you planning a trip to 30A but are worried the picky eaters in your family and group will starve or worse, become hangry while you’re here? Don’t worry, 30A Beach Girls can help with that. As you may know or have discovered, there are no chain restaurants anywhere on 30A, except for a few Starbucks. A feature that I personally love and that makes this area even more exceptional as well as a great way to support our local entrepreneurs. But back to the picky eaters; thankfully most restaurants in our area provide kids menus, including some fine dining establishments. (If you want to get away for a romantic dinner, sans kiddos, let us know, we can recommend some babysitters too). For all the other meals, here’s our guide to kid friendly food favorites from Inlet Beach to Gulf Place…

Starting with the most important meal of the day, breakfast. It’s important to fuel up on a hearty meal before you head out to the beach or pool for the day and there’s nothing better than starting your day than with donuts! Alright, I know what you’re thinking… but it’s vacation, no rules apply (at least not the eating rules).

Breakfast:

The Donut Hole, Inlet Beach

Charlie’s Donuts, Alys Beach

Dough Sea Dough, Seagrove

Blue Mountain Bakery (amazing cinnamon buns), Blue Mountain

Some other kid friendly breakfast establishments with offerings for the whole group:

Canopy Road Café, 30Avenue, Inlet Beach

Big Bad Breakfast, Inlet Beach

Cowgirl Kitchen, Rosemary and Blue Mountain

Effin’ Egg, Inlet Beach

Perfect Pig, Seagrove, Watercolor, Gulf Place

Blue Mountain Bakery, Blue Mountain

After your little ones have awakened from their sugar coma naps, hopefully while you’ve been enjoying your quiet time by the sea, they’ll be ready to refuel and start again. Here are some great family friendly food options on 30A for lunch and dinner …

Lunch and Dinner:

Amici 30A Italian Kitchen (awesome pizza), 30Avenue shops, Inlet

Amigos 30A Mexican Kitchen, 30Avenue shops, Inlet

Pizza by the Sea, Seacrest Beach, Watercolor, Gulf Place

The Big Chill (food court and entertainment), Prominence – Watersound

Bruno’s Pizza, Watersound

Old Florida Fish House, Seagrove

Food trucks and restaurants of Seaside – multiple options including restaurants like Bud & Allies

Grace Pizza and Shakes, Grayton Beach

Perfect Pig, Seagrove, Watercolor and Gulf Place

Shunk Gulley, Gulf Place

30A Beach Girls are here to help with all your vacation dining and activity needs. Just give us a call (850) 849-7455 or text us at (850)660-7911.

Sunshine and Sandcastles

Sunshine and sandcastles, 30A is an awesome family destination. With 26 miles of world class beaches and turquoise waters, everyone is guaranteed to have fun. We all love the beach, the sun and the sea but sometimes you need a little break from all that glorious sand. Not sure what to do? No worries, take a look at these beach alternative experiences:

 

 

Once you’re ready for some more fun in the sun, getting out on the water via pontoon boat, is a great option. Or you might want to try a fishing trip or swimming with the dolphins. Check out these amazing water adventures:

Water Adventures

 

Have you always wanted to build the castle of all sandcastles? Some are truly amazing. Well, now you can learn how to build those amazing sandcastles too and it’s always a great family fun experience. Here’s some local vendors to help you start creating:

Local Vendors

 

All good things must come to an end, but there’s no better way to say goodbye to 30A than with a beach bonfire and smores. Sit back and watch the sun slip into the sea while you reminisce about your time on 30a. Give 30A Beach Boyz a call (850) 849-2888 or book online, https://30abeachboyz.com/.

 

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 First Place – Diamond Award for Best Property Management Company in South Walton! We are so grateful for the recognition. 30A Beach Girls continues to be committed to delivering memorable vacation experiences for friends, families and corporate teams visiting 30A. Thank you to all our homeowners, guests, and families that made this award possible.

30A is a unique 24 mile stretch of land that has pristine emerald waters, snowy white beaches, four amazing State Parks, fifteen rare Coastal Dune Lakes, restaurants, café’s, shopping galore and countless luxurious vacation homes. This year, 30A Beach Girls are giving away a 7-night stay at one of OUR luxurious 4–5-bedroom vacation homes. Who wouldn’t want that? This amazing giveaway can be used anytime (other than the week of the 4th of July), up to 24 months from 12-24-2022.

All you have to do to get a chance at winning this fabulous vacation, is starting on 12-12-2022, go to our 30A Beach Girls Instagram page and like and share our post for the giveaway. You can also share on Facebook. The more you Like, Follow, Share and Comment, you increase your chances of winning.

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Many have visited scenic 30A along the Emerald Coast and have enjoyed the beautiful sugar sand beaches, and clear gulf waters. This unique stretch of land from Rosemary Beach to Santa Rosa is only 24 miles long, but did you know there are 4 State parks along that 24-mile stretch? If you haven’t visited them, you are missing out. Each one is different and unique, but all have stunning landscapes and serene spots to take in the natural surroundings. From the coastal dune lakes and saltwater marshes to massive sand dunes and winding nature trails through scrub oak forests, these 4 State parks should be at the top of your “must see” list.

 

At the far East end of 30A in Inlet Beach, is Camp Helen State Park. Bordering the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Powell, one of the largest coastal dune lakes in Florida, Camp Helen offers many outdoor activities for the whole family to enjoy.

 

Just a short distance West on 30A, is Deer Lake State Park. This beautiful, 1,920-acre State Park borders the Gulf of Mexico and Deer Lake, one of the 15 coastal dune lakes in Walton County. Newly renovated, this state park has picnic areas, hiking trails and a long high boardwalk that stretches hundreds of yards over the dunes to access the beach.

 

As you go West on 30A, you’ll reach Grayton Beach State Park and my personal favorite. Home to the 100-acre Western Lake, another coastal dune lake, Grayton Beach State Park is idyllic. It also has massive dunes, hiking trails, canoeing, kayaking, boat ramp, and a beautiful beach. There’s camping and cabins to rent at the park.

 

Topsail State Park is at the far West end of 30A in Santa Rosa Beach and is more like a resort than a state park. It has campground, bungalows, swimming pool, tennis and shuffleboard courts and of course hiking trails, bike paths, and 3.2 miles of beaches. They even have a tram service that picks up throughout the park.

 

Each park holds events throughout the year and sowal.com is a great website for information about the parks and all of 30A. There’s so much to do and see within these 24 miles of land and we hope you plan to visit one or more of these beautiful state parks on your next trip to 30A. You won’t regret it.

If you’ve never taken a winter vacation to the beach, what better place to do it than the Sunshine State, and where better to stay than the exclusive area of 30A? Along this famed stretch of highway, you’ll find a collection of beach towns, each offering its own unique character and appeal—there’s something for every traveler here, no matter your style! Wake up in the morning to take long walks on sugar-white sand beaches with views of strikingly turquoise-hued water, spend the afternoon biking through Rosemary Beach, and the evening dining out at a local restaurant with freshly caught Gulf seafood. Combine that with daytime temperatures in the mid-’60s, an abundance of outdoor recreation, and both boutique and name brand shopping, and you have the perfect destination for a winter vacation. If you’ve been thinking about escaping somewhere, it’s a great time to book your winter 2022 30A getaway today!

The Best Winter Activities in 30A, FL

When you visit us for winter on 30A, you’ll find you have tons to do. As we mentioned, the weather is moderate and cool, perfect for exploring outside in a light jacket—when the sun comes out, you might find you don’t even need it! If you visit us for the Christmas holiday, you’ll find lovely Christmas events to attend, such as the Holiday Market at the Watersound Town Center Pavilion in Panama City Beach, or the 12 Nights of Lights holiday light show at the lively Village of Baytowne Wharf in Miramar Beach. The Village of Baytowne Wharf also offers their Baytowne on Ice, where you can take the kids ice-skating—or maybe even go have a date night. With so many winter activities to do in 30A, it’s a good idea to book your 30A winter vacation rental ahead of time!

Relax on World-Class Beaches in 30A

Even though the wintertime water temperature can be a little chilly, you’ll find you can still spend hours at the beach, taking in the stunning scenery. If you’re feeling daring, you can rent a wetsuit and take a dip! But regardless of whether or not you’re in full beach mode, you can walk or bike along the coast, hunt for seashells, and wildlife watch. If you’re a kayaker or paddleboarder, you’ll find opportunities down in Seacrest Beach, while the Deer Lake State Park offers a rare coastal dune lake and a gorgeous stretch of shoreline. Once you get booking your winter vacation home settled, you can start planning out the best places to visit for your 30A vacation!

Reserve Your Luxury 30A Vacation Home Rental

Here at 30A Beach girls, we’re pleased to offer a stunning selection of upscale vacation homes for rent. From smaller condos perfect for a quick getaway to huge beachfront homes made for a family holiday vacation, there’s something for everyone. Combining the comforts of a home with luxury living and a coastal style, you’ll find our vacation rentals make the ideal home base for exploring all 30A has to offer. Each home is unique, but amenities you’re likely to find include things like flat-screen TVs, washers and dryers, and complimentary Wi-Fi. As an additional bonus, you’ll find many of our homes are pet-friendly as well—just look for the paw print when browsing our properties. It’s typical for the properties with the best amenities and locations to be fully booked, so it’s wise to act now if you want to get the vacation rental you like!

Fantastic Amenities in Our Winter 30A Vacation Homes

From our homes with glamourous private pools surrounded by lush foliage to our properties with brilliant ocean views, you’ll find that our collection of properties is the best vacation rentals available on 30A. Rent a home with direct beach access for those sunset walks on the sand or reserve a home with a screened-in porch where you can take in the views from a charming porch swing. Many of our homes also have in-ground hot tubs, which can be an amazing amenity to have on a winter vacation. Other outside amenities can include things like BBQ grills, elevated outdoor decks, and high-quality outdoor dining furniture. Every home has a fantastic feature to fall in love with, whether it’s a cozy outdoor sitting spot or a gourmet kitchen with state-of-the-art appliances. The rental market can be competitive, especially during the holiday season, so if there’s a home with a feature you want, you can beat the rush by booking it now!

Book Your Winter 30A Getaway with 30A Beach Girls Today!

We offer only the best at 30A Beach Girls, from our meticulously maintained luxury properties to our personalized customer service. To learn more about our winter vacation rentals, call one of our friendly reservation specialists to book your winter 2022 vacation today!