We are all anxiously awaiting summer but there is no need to spend these chilly days inside longing for the warmer weather. Here is a list of things to do on 30A when the sun just won’t come out to play.
Go for a Bike Ride
If you don’t have a bike with you, we’ve got you covered! You can rent all kinds of bikes from single speed beach cruisers to electric bikes at Big Daddy’s Bike Shop in Santa Rosa Beach. If you have a little one, they also offer children’s bicycles and attachments.
Walk Around Grayton Beach State Park
The Grayton Beach Nature Trail is one mile long and full of beautiful views. There is a self-guided brochure available at the park entrance for your convenience. Take a stroll and enjoy the sites Grayton Beach State Park has to offer.
Have a Bonfire on the Beach
What is better than roasting s’mores on a chilly night? Roasting s’mores on a chilly night on the beach. 30A Blaze offers beach bonfire set ups on different beaches along 30A. They will set up your chairs, provide roasting sticks, and even add in tiki torches! So, cozy up and roast some s’mores as the waves crash!
Host a Movie Night
Order a pizza perfectly crafted by Pizza by the Sea located in Seacrest, Watercolor, Gulf Place, and Sandestin. Put on your favorite movie and enjoy a night in while you kick back and relax with your loved ones!
Stop by the Seaside Farmers Market
The Seaside Farmers Market takes place in the Seaside Amphitheater every Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Pick up some homemade baked goods, locally grown fruits and vegetables, or even dog treats for your pup. Start the week off fresh by visiting the Seaside Farmers Market!
Visit Sandestin’s Grand Boulevard
Grand Boulevard offers an upscale shopping experience with stores like Lilly Pulitzer, Hemline, Anthropology, and Peter Millar. Catch a new movie while you are there at the AMC Boulevard 10 Cinema. Grand Boulevard also offers a variety of exquisite dining options like Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar, Vin’Tij Food & Wine, and Flemings. Shop, dine, and catch a movie at Grand Boulevard!
Play at the Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club
Located in Santa Rosa Beach, the golf and beach club consists of a pool, private beach access, and an 18 hole golf course. You may also stop by the club’s signature restaurant, Vue on 30A located directly on the Gulf for a beautiful view as you enjoy the Chef’s Catch of the Day.
Visit The Red Bar at Grayton Beach
The Red Bar menu offers a variety of choices from stuffed eggplant to crab cakes. Don’t be afraid to dance the night away as The Red Bar Jazz Band plays live music. You don’t want to miss out on this local and visitor favorite!
I hope we have provided you with the perfect itinerary for a chilly day on 30A!