7 Places Near 30A to Enjoy in (Almost) Total Isolation - 30A

7 Places Near 30A to Enjoy in (Almost) Total Isolation

By: Lauren Sage Reinlie | Posted Aug 20, 2021

The beaches along Scenic Highway 30A have definitely been discovered by the rest of the country. And while that makes it fun and exciting to share this area with people from all over, some days you just want to be alone. We are happy to report that there are still plenty of options to get off the beaten path and find some relative seclusion. 

While most of these are just around the corner, a few others require a little bit of effort to get to. But we promise it will be worth it.

1. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park



It’s easy to lose yourself to nature at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, a 1,640-acre preserve that’s home to 3.2 miles of pristine beaches, majestic sand dunes (some over 25 feet tall), three coastal dune lakes, wetlands, sand pine scrub, and long-leaf pine forests. 

The beach is accessible only by a paved hiking or biking trail that is about a mile long. This makes it challenging if you have a lot of gear, but perfect if you enjoy a walk in nature that leads to a beach with relatively few people. (A tram is also available.)

Did we miss your favorite spot to be alone along 30A? Let us know!

Lauren Sage Reinlie is an award-winning freelance journalist currently living in Freeport, Florida. Her work has taken her across the South, where she has covered topics ranging from the wily ways of politicians at the Texas state capitol to the storied land of sunshine and swamp sharks (a.k.a. gators) in Florida. She can be reached at lauren.sage.edwards@gmail.com.

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