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🌴 30A (Santa Rosa Beach, Seaside, Grayton, Rosemary, etc.)
🍽️ Top Restaurants
| Restaurant |
Area |
Highlights |
| Café Thirty-A |
Seagrove Beach |
Upscale fine dining; crab cakes & martinis |
| The Red Bar |
Grayton Beach |
Iconic local spot with live music & seafood pasta |
| Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar |
Gulf Place |
Beach views, oysters, live music |
| Pescado Seafood Grill & Rooftop Bar |
Rosemary Beach |
Rooftop views, cocktails, upscale seafood |
| The Great Southern Café |
Seaside |
Shrimp & grits, southern coastal charm |
| Bud & Alley’s |
Seaside |
Classic Gulf-front dining since 1987 |
| Chiringo |
Grayton Beach |
Spanish-inspired beach bar with fish tacos |
| The Perfect Pig |
Seagrove / Gulf Place / WaterColor |
Breakfast, brunch & BBQ fusion |
| Blue Mabel Smokehouse |
Blue Mountain Beach |
Southern BBQ & craft cocktails |
| Local Catch Bar & Grill |
Blue Mountain Beach |
Fresh fish sandwiches & laid-back vibe |
| Cowgirl Kitchen |
Rosemary Beach |
Tex-Mex & brunch favorite |
| Amici 30A Italian Kitchen |
Inlet Beach |
Family-style Italian dining |
| Edward’s Fine Food & Wine |
Rosemary Beach |
Intimate setting, wine-focused |
🏖️ Popular Activities
| Activity |
Location |
Description |
| Beach Days |
Seaside, Blue Mountain, Grayton, Rosemary |
White-sand beaches & emerald waters |
| Bike the Timpoochee Trail |
30A Corridor |
18-mile scenic bike path connecting all 30A towns |
| Paddleboarding / Kayaking |
Western Lake, Grayton Beach |
Explore coastal dune lakes unique to 30A |
| Seaside Farmers Market |
Central Seaside |
Saturday morning local goods & music |
| Live Music Nights |
Shunk Gulley, Red Bar, Local Catch |
Coastal nightlife with a local feel |
| Art Walks & Festivals |
Gulf Place / Rosemary |
Local art, wine tastings & outdoor events |
| Fishing Charters |
Grayton Beach State Park |
Surf or deep-sea fishing trips |
| Boutique Shopping |
Seaside Square, Rosemary |
Coastal fashion & home boutiques |
| Yoga on the Beach |
Various 30A beaches |
Sunrise & sunset sessions |
| 30A Beach Bonfires |
Permitted beaches |
Private family beach bonfires available through vendors |
🐬 Destin
🍽️ Top Restaurants
| Restaurant |
Area |
Highlights |
| Harbor Docks |
Destin Harbor |
Fresh daily catch; local’s favorite |
| Boshamps Seafood & Oyster House |
Destin Harbor |
Dockside dining with great views |
| The Back Porch |
Scenic Hwy 98 |
Classic beachfront seafood |
| Dewey Destin’s Seafood |
Calhoun Ave |
Rustic waterfront seafood shack |
| McGuire’s Irish Pub |
Hwy 98 |
Fun atmosphere, steaks, craft beer |
| Marina Café |
Harbor Blvd |
Upscale dining with harbor views |
| Crab Trap |
Crystal Beach |
Family-friendly beachfront restaurant |
| Louisiana Lagniappe |
Sandpiper Cove |
Fine Cajun-seafood fusion |
| 790 on the Gulf |
Crystal Beach |
Beachfront brunch & seafood |
| La Paz Mexican |
Holiday Isle |
Fresh seafood tacos & margaritas |
🎣 Popular Activities
| Activity |
Location |
Description |
| HarborWalk Village |
Destin Harbor |
Shopping, dining, live entertainment |
| Crab Island |
Choctawhatchee Bay |
Boat & pontoon hotspot for floating fun |
| Big Kahuna’s Water Park |
Hwy 98 |
Waterslides, lazy rivers, mini golf |
| Bowling at Uncle Buck’s FishBowl & Grill |
Destin Commons |
Underwater-themed bowling & food |
| Go-Karts & Mini Golf |
The Track Family Fun Park |
Classic family attraction |
| Jet Ski & Pontoon Rentals |
Harbor / Crab Island |
Water adventure rentals |
| Dolphin Cruises & Sunset Sails |
Destin Harbor |
Popular family excursion |
| Destin Commons |
Hwy 98 |
Shopping, dining, movie theater |
| Henderson Beach State Park |
Crystal Beach |
Natural dunes, trails, picnic areas |
| Deep Sea Fishing Charters |
Destin Harbor |
“World’s Luckiest Fishing Village” |
🌅 Panama City Beach (PCB)
🍽️ Top Restaurants
| Restaurant |
Area |
Highlights |
| Firefly |
Hutchison Blvd |
Fine dining; romantic setting |
| Pineapple Willy’s |
Beachfront |
Famous ribs & drinks on the pier |
| Runaway Island Beach Bar & Grill |
Front Beach Rd |
Gulf-view dining & live music |
| Saltwater Grill |
Hutchison Blvd |
Giant aquarium inside & seafood |
| Dat Cajun Place Café |
Thomas Dr |
New Orleans flair |
| Sharky’s Beachfront Restaurant |
Front Beach Rd |
Family-friendly beach dining |
| Dusty’s Oyster Bar |
Thomas Dr |
Local’s choice for oysters |
| The Grand Marlin |
Grand Lagoon |
Upscale seafood, great cocktails |
| Diego’s Burrito Factory |
Front Beach Rd |
Casual tacos & burritos |
| Schooners |
Thomas Dr |
“Last Local Beach Club” – live music & sunsets |
🏖️ Popular Activities