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Santa Rosa Beach / 30-A
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida is tucked between Destin and Panama City Beach and is home to a world-famous stretch of coastal communities along Scenic Highway 30a, commonly referred to simply as 30A or 30-A. 30-A has its own unique lifestyle which includes a thriving art scene, and the planned communities cater to those that want to live an idealistic coastal lifestyle. Popular communities along 30-A are Alys Beach, Rosemary Beach, Gulf Place, Grayton Beach, Carillon Beach, Seagrove Beach, Seacrest Beach, Blue Mountain, Seaside, Watercolor, Watersound Beach, Inlet Beach, and Dune Allen Beach. Each community provides its own boutique shopping, renowned eateries, and stunning stretch of South Walton beaches. Biking, sunning on the beach, paddle boarding, outdoor dining, and perusing art galleries are some of the most popular things to do on 30a, but golfers will also find that there are picturesque courses in Santa Rosa Beach including Tiger Point Golf Club, Shark’s Tooth Golf Club, Origins, and Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club. Enjoy the natural beauty of this area at Deer Lake State Park, Camp Helen, Coffees Nature Preserve, Timpoochee Trail, Point Washington State Forest, Topsail Hill Preserve, Eastern Lake Bike & Hike Trail, Eden Gardens, Grayton Beach State Park, and Longleaf Greenway Trail. Each Santa Rosa Beach coastal community has its own unique shopping to offer, and it also has shopping, dining, and entertainment hubs Grand Boulevard Sandestin Town Center and 30Avenue to add to your plethora of options. Scenic Highway 30a and the greater Santa Rosa Beach area have some of the most popular and artistic events on the Emerald Coast of Florida including ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival, Seeing Red Wine Festival, Digital Graffiti Festival, 30-First Friday Art Walk, Wine and Song at Fonville Press Alys Beach, and Sunday Concert Series.