The ultimate 30A beach chair. Handmade wooden beach chairs can’t be beat for lounging in the white sands. This white oak chair is authentic 30A, too; it’s handmade by local Brad McDowell with Sunrise Beach Chairs. His chairs are super-durable and beautiful, made with wood he hand picks, and coated with marine varnish to withstand the salt air and sunlight. This one comes in vibrant blue and is embroidered with the 30A logo on the back. A great gift for any beachgoer that will last for many, many years. Beach chair with leg rest, $215. Check out the new 30A Store in Gulf Place.
YOLO’s new 3-Speed Beach Cruiser. NOT Your Mama’s 3-Speed! No Sir. YOLO, based in Santa Rosa Beach, built these beauties with a top-shelf goodness that gets you there in comfort and style meeting the demands of variable terrain and the need for speed and performance. Available in men’s and women’s styles online or in the store, $589. www.yolobboard.com.
Allison Craft Designs
Allison Craft pearl necklace. Allison Craft’s handmade pearl and leather pieces have become a 30A wardrobe staple. Shiny pearls are weaved into knots of leather, creating a perfect laid-back accessory for cruising the beach. Check out The Grayton (shown at left), $228. allisoncraftdesigns.com.
Tickets to the 30A Songwriters Festival. One of the area’s premier events, this music festival spans three days and dozens of venues along Scenic Highway 30A. Grab tickets or make it a weekend getaway with some of the amazing travel deals going on during the festival January 16-18. Three-day weekend passes, $225. www.30asongwritersfestival.com.
‘A Day at the Beach’ Body Care Gift Basket. The Soap Peddler has taken that 30A beachside feeling and bottled it with this line of luxurious body care products. The all-natural soaps, scrubs and washes are made locally with coco, mango and tea and sold at Pish Posh Patchouli’s in Rosemary Beach or online. Gift Basket with bath salt, sugar scrub, shower gel, scrub bar, body cream and bath fizzy, $80. www.patchoulis.com.
30A Beach Blonde. What nicer sight could there be than a few six-packs of delicious, refreshing beach beer under the Christmas tree? The 30A Beach Blonde was officially released earlier this year and has since become the top selling craft beer in Northwest Florida. It’s beautiful packaging and light, crisp taste brings the beach to you anywhere you sip it. Case, $40 at most major grocers in Northwest Florida and now some stores in Alabama. www.graytonbeer.com.
