Mel’s guidebook

Mel
Mel’s guidebook

Neighborhoods

If you know, you know! 30A is a gorgeous stretch along Florida's Panhandle. With Panana City Beach to the East & Destin to the West, this spot along the Emerald Coast is unmatched in uniqueness and beauty.
31 locals recommend
Florida 30A
Florida 30A
31 locals recommend
If you know, you know! 30A is a gorgeous stretch along Florida's Panhandle. With Panana City Beach to the East & Destin to the West, this spot along the Emerald Coast is unmatched in uniqueness and beauty.

Food scene

84 locals recommend
Restaurant Paradis
82 S Barrett Square
84 locals recommend
Local waterfront favorite. Great food and drinks, don't miss the famous sunset bell ringing.
164 locals recommend
Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar
2236 E W County Hwy 30A
164 locals recommend
Local waterfront favorite. Great food and drinks, don't miss the famous sunset bell ringing.
Unrivaled Tapas and chocolate, not much else to say!
111 locals recommend
La Crema Tapas & Chocolate
38 Main St
111 locals recommend
Unrivaled Tapas and chocolate, not much else to say!
Casual but cool Mexican restaurant with the best margs ever!
44 locals recommend
amigos 30A Mexican Kitchen
44 locals recommend
Casual but cool Mexican restaurant with the best margs ever!
53 locals recommend
Cuvee 30A
12805 US-98
53 locals recommend
Rooftop casual yet fine dining.
95 locals recommend
Pescado Seafood Grill & Rooftop Bar
74 Town Hall Rd
95 locals recommend
Rooftop casual yet fine dining.

Sightseeing

Paddle through Holmes Creek to end up in one of FLorida's natural cool springs, Cypress Springs.
Holmes Creek
Paddle through Holmes Creek to end up in one of FLorida's natural cool springs, Cypress Springs.
Beach, hiking, coastal dune lakes.
108 locals recommend
Grayton Beach State Park
357 Main Park Rd
108 locals recommend
Beach, hiking, coastal dune lakes.

City advice

Getting around

Bicycles!

Bikes are everywhere along 30A! A lot of the time much quicker than hopping in your car! Remember we have 7 bicycles available as a courtesy to our guests.
Book before you go

Beach chairs/umbrellas/beach wheelchairs

La Dolce Vita is the preferred vendor for our beach access. Book in advance!
Book before you go

Beach bonfire

A beach bonfire/ picnic is the only way to end your trip to 30A. Our favorite vendor is Fiyaandroses.com Mention you are staying with us for a discount.