30A Vacation Rentals

Almost as popular as its beaches, 30A’s 19 miles of paved lane known as the Timpoochee Trail carves a path through all of the beach points and offers access to coastal dune lakes and shoreline views out to the emerald Gulf. Challenge yourself when biking the Eastern Lake Trail in Point Washington State Forest. Choose from a three, five, or ten-mile loop where you ride alongside wetlands and pines, and maybe spot some wild turkeys or bald eagles. Area outfitters offer rentals and bike tours to sharpen your two-wheeled focus.

Bikers don’t have all of the fun on Timpoochee Trail –walkers welcomed! Use the trail as an outdoor fitness destination, ocean lookout, or access to 30A’s beach towns. Deer Lake Trail in WaterSound offers plentiful bird and butterfly watching along its 1.5 miles of easy hiking trails. Point Washington State Forest is a hiker’s paradise with trails ranging from 3.5 miles to 10-mile loops that abut cypress swamps and wet prairies. Beachcombers, Grayton Beach State Park is your choice with trails meandering through coastal dunes and woodlands.

Dolphin cruises, parasailing, waterskiing, or sunset cruises…or maybe all of them! 30A’s options for hitting the water include high-octane adventures and laid-back sightseeing tours. Private charters offer tours (and even a Tiki boat cruise) that explore and entertain. The Gulf may be 30A’s star but don’t forget to check out the Choctawhatchee River on an airboat.

The Florida sun means golfing is a year-round sport. The 30A abounds with golf clubs, including Bay Point Golf Club, Hombre Golf Club, Origins Golf Club, Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club, Shark’s Tooth Golf Club, and Camp Creek Golf Club. Each course serves up views of paradise, but each course offers something unique to customize your outing.

After a day splashing in the surf or casting a line, treat those sore muscles to some relaxation at one of 30As spas. Book a treatment with organics, schedule an acupuncture session, or block out an entire day exploring targeted body treatments.. Book a boutique spa for a smaller-scale day of pampering or check out one of 30A’s larger resorts for a total immersive experience.

Book a court time at the Rosemary Beach Racquet Club, a facility offering eight courts. WaterColor offers not only tennis but also public pickleball courts–get in on one of the country’s fastest-growing sports! Walton Sports Complex, Boys & Girls Club of the Emerald Coast, Seaside Swim and Tennis Club, Camp Creek Inn also have pickleball courts. Grab your paddles and book a date.

If upscale boutiques tempt you, stroll along the shops of Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach. Seaside offers souvenirs, artisan goods, and shops that excite patrons with on-trend goods. Grayton Beach’s boho vibe extends to its retail offerings. Have more than 20 shops in one stop at Seaside Town Center. Gulf Place at Santa Rosa Beach mixes art, apparel, and one-of-a-kind goods. In short, every town dotting 30A makes shopping a must-do activity.

No matter what time of year you find yourself exploring 30A, odds are there’s a festival to check out. The 30a Songwriters’ Festival kicks off January with music from blues to alternative. February serves up rieslings, merlots, and chardonnays at the 30A Wine Festival. In the spring, check out the South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival for fresh menus and exciting craft cocktails and brews. May is Art Month South Walton where installations line the 30A belt. Dipping fall temps bring on November’s WaterColor Film Festival. This is just a smattering of the events that enliven the 30A calendar.

30A’s access to the Gulf of Mexico and Choctawhatchee Bay make the area a fisher’s paradise, both for the epic scenery and waters teeming with flounder, redfish, speckled trout, pompano, and Spanish mackerel. Head out to deeper waters to catch amberjack, grouper, snapper, grouper, and sailfish and marlin people to cast a line in its freshwaters, inshore spots, and rivers and lakes. Piers provide a welcoming place to relax and cast a line. If you want a skilled captain to take you to the best spots, hire one of the area’s many fishing charters.

Hundreds of dining options mean you can find sushi, the freshest catch of the day, international fare, and family favorites. Explore upscale bars with extensive craft cocktails (and burgeoning menus offering up mocktails), dine on innovative burgers, BBQ, and beyond. Everything is on the table in 30A, from quick bites to fine dining to late-night fuel-ups.

Take advantage of the night time’s cooler temps and explore 30A’s nightlife. Grab a table with an ocean view and take a flight with local brewpub drafts or make it an upscale night at one of the area’s wine bars. Oceanside bars serve up fun with Gulf vistas–enjoy a sea breeze as you sip.