On the corner of beach and happy (aka 30A and 393) lives the vibrant, new-urban community of Gulf Place. If its multicolored facade, wavy blue letters, and towering palm trees aren’t enough of an indicator, an exciting world awaits. Gulf Place is one of the 16 distinct beach neighborhoods in
By Kristy Gustafson You know it the minute you pass through its pearly white stucco gates: if this isn’t heaven, it’s gotta be close. Behold Alys Beach. As you make your way down the main drag, you are immediately drawn in by rows of towering palms and buildings dressed to
By Susan Gunn In Northwest Florida, not far from iconic County Highway 30A, lies a little peninsula with a big history. Sandestin, named for its geological location between Santa Rosa Beach and Destin, has long held an appeal for historic land moguls. Dotted with coastal lakes and lush lagoons, this
Man’s best friend can also be man’s best travel companion, and restaurants, bars, and shops along Florida’s Scenic Highway 30A tend to be on the dog-friendly side of life. But what about those hard-to-find vacation home rentals? To help you and your furry friends, we sniffed out a few of
Our hand-picked experiences and attractions in Grayton Beach, Florida! GRAYTON BEACH – A GUIDED TOUR The orange glow of a late-day sun casts over a sign that reads “Nice Dogs. Strange People.” But ask any local and they’ll tell you the Grayton Beach story goes far beyond that. Let’s start
By Susan Vallee For such a small little beachside town, Seaside is teeming with things to do, places to shop and secret spots to discover. Consider this your Ultimate Guide to Seaside. The Little Town that Could Seaside was a dream of Town Founder Robert Davis’ grandfather J.S. Smolian. When
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