The places I like to go for some me-time would be The Beach at Western Lake and Topsail Hill state park. Both of these spots along 30-A offer amazing views and the perfect place to escape to clear your head and take in the amazing diversity of nature along the coast.
My Favorite dessert on 30A is the Kouign Amann at Black Bear Bread co. It’s a classic pastry from Brittany, France. It’s so delicious.
It’s basically a croissant baked like a muffin and glazed with sugar and the perfect amount of salt.
It’s a flaky, sweet and slightly savory pastry that is memorable for life.
Credits: Lululemon Grayton Beach
My favorite way to stay fit is surfing but it’s not consistent here like the east coast or California. So when the surf is flat, I love to workout with TRX at Grayton Fitness and practice yoga with Marie at The Yoga Haus. Both of these workouts are movement-based. which keeps me surfing!
I am looking forward to projected Skate Park that’s about to be constructed in Santa Rosa Beach. This will be a major boon to the kids and adults who skate here and can have their own place to call home. Growing up in this area as a skateboarder, it was hard to practice our craft as we were always being chased out wherever we would skate.
My favorite local event is Digital Graffiti. It’s an amazing showcase for both the digital artists and the architecture of the amazing homes at Alys beach. It’s a one-of-a-kind event that brings digital media artists from all over the world.
My 3 locals spots are Grayton Beer Brewpub for the Double Stack Burger, Nicks in Basin Bayou for killer fried seafood and authenticity and La Chulapita for authentic tacos & tamales.
It’s more about the body of water than the beach to me. It’s nice to be by the Gulf because I think it teaches us so much about weather, bounty and respect for the volatility of nature.
