Our Favorite Things to Do

Great for coffee or a snack

In Seaside

Coffee or a quick bite

Our favorite pizza on 30A

Rosemary Beach Town Center. Every Sunday, 9 AM–1 PM, year-round. Fresh produce, local honey, baked goods, seafood, meats, artisan foods, and handmade products. The signature farmers market on 30A.

Saturday mornings in the heart of Seaside. Local produce, baked goods, flowers, artisan foods, and crafts.

Saturdays, 9 AM–1 PM in Miramar Beach. Convenient for guests near Sandestin or Destin. Local farmers, bakers, and specialty food vendors.

Sundays, 9 AM–1 PM. Newer market with local vendors, makers, bakers, and food producers. Convenient for Inlet Beach, Rosemary Beach, and Watersound.

Weekly Wednesday and Thursday market. A great midweek option so you don't have to wait until the weekend.

Just a 7-minute bike ride from the house

In Seaside

Perfect for beating the heat

Explore the lawns, fountains, and amphitheater. Kids love the grassy hills and splash areas.

Explore the greenspace, fountains, and boat house.

Most places are covered for walking.

Fun kids crafting.

One of our two favorite bookstores.

Our other favorite bookstore — a must-visit.

Best for big groups — mostly outdoors and great with kids.

Elevated seafood or steak, plus a great Caymus happy hour.

Perfect for date night — book a reservation in advance.

Giant screen, movies, games, multiple food options, and room for kids to run.

Great food and food trucks.

A rotating lineup of great local eats right in the heart of Seaside.

In Rosemary Beach — a go-to dinner spot with great atmosphere.

The BEST views on 30A. Try the pimento cheese dip — the best in all of 30A (trust us, we've tried them all).

Downstairs from Bud & Ally's — the best burritos around.

Another great spot for views and an amazing dinner.

Gulf views, oysters, seafood baskets, and sunset drinks. One of the most popular beachside restaurants on this stretch of 30A.

Casual beachfront dining with tacos, seafood, and cocktails. Great for lunch or a relaxed sunset meal.

Our top recommendation on this stretch of 30A. Protects a rare coastal dune lake with a beautiful boardwalk through the dunes to the beach. Two short hiking trails: Orange Trail (~1 mile loop) and Blue Trail (~0.5 mile to a scenic overlook). Great for nature photography, birdwatching, easy walks, and dune-lake views.

Just west of Seaside. Known for its coastal forest, Western Lake, and miles of trails. Includes the Grayton Beach Hike & Bike Trail and access to the Dune Lake Trail. Great for longer walks, biking, wildlife viewing, and shaded trails.

A paved multi-use trail connecting portions of Grayton Beach State Park. Excellent if you want a walk without deep sand.

A quieter trail within the Grayton Beach area featuring coastal vegetation and dune-lake scenery.

Near the eastern end of 30A. Short but attractive nature walk through preserved green space and native vegetation near Alys Beach.

Just north of Seaside. The largest trail system close to 30A, with miles of sandy forest roads and hiking trails through longleaf pine and scrub habitats. Local hikers frequently recommend it for longer walks.

Deer Lake State Park's dune boardwalk is arguably the most beautiful on 30A. Trails around Western Lake in and near Grayton Beach State Park. The coastal portions of the Timpoochee Trail, which runs roughly 18.6 miles from Dune Allen to Inlet Beach through Seaside, Seagrove, Watersound, Alys Beach, and Rosemary Beach.

Start at Deer Lake State Park, walk the Orange and Blue Trails, then continue down the boardwalk to the beach. Drive 10 minutes west and walk around Grayton Beach State Park and Western Lake. This gives you the best combination of dunes, coastal forest, dune lakes, and Gulf views on 30A.