What we love on 30A
Local Guide
Our handpicked favorites for dining, drinks, shopping, and golf — many just a walk or bike from the front door. Consider this your insider's guide to Seacrest, Rosemary, and Alys Beach.
From your hosts
The spots we send all our guests to
We've spent years exploring every corner of 30A, and these are the places we genuinely love — the breakfast that's worth the early walk, the margarita that's steps away, the sunset bar with live music, and the date-night dinner worth booking ahead.
Most are an easy walk or bike from Sugar Sands. Tap any name to visit their site, check hours, or make a reservation.
Breakfast
Coffee, pastries & full plates
Alys Beach
Fonville Press
Fresh-baked pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and great coffee in an open-air spot. Also perfect for pre-dinner drinks and people-watching.
Rosemary Beach
Big Bad Breakfast
Full-service breakfast just east of Rosemary Beach on 30A. Bring the whole family — you can probably skip lunch.
Inlet Beach
Donut Hole
On the corner of 30A and Hwy 98. Great donuts and breakfast — ideal if Dad wakes up early and surprises the whole house.
Lunch
Midday bites & cocktails
Alys Beach
George's
Famous for fresh coastal fare and a charming beach-cottage atmosphere right in Alys Beach. A really close walk — delicious drinks, too.
Seacrest
LaCo
Vibrant coastal-Mexican right in Seacrest Beach / Peddlers Pavilion. Craving a margarita? This is your place.
Seacrest
Pizza by the Sea
Made-to-order pizza steps from the house — and they deliver, perfect for a lazy evening on the patio. Try the Buffalo Chicken.
Rosemary Beach
La Crema
Highly-rated Spanish-influenced tapas in the heart of Main Street — small plates, wild-caught seafood paella, and decadent chocolate desserts.
Dinner
From family-friendly to date night
Rosemary Beach
Havana Beach Club
In the Pearl Hotel on Main Street — an iconic Cuban-inspired menu with some of the best food and cocktails around. Reserve ahead in busy months.
Alys Beach
Citizen
An upscale coastal seaside tavern in the heart of Alys Beach, just steps from the house. Fun vibe in the evenings if you can grab a spot at the bar.
Rosemary Beach
Paradis
Intimate fine dining with the best steak in the area. A special meal we'd recommend for date nights and adults. Reservation required.
Rosemary Beach
Gallions
Elegant, fun seafood — adults only, so plan for a sitter. Do NOT skip the candle bread, and the patio has elite-level people-watching.
Seacrest
Lola
Fun Italian steps from the house — huge portions and a great kids' menu. We highly recommend the Chicken Piccata.
Bars & Hangouts
Cocktails, live music & the game
Seacrest
Peddlers Pavilion
Vibrant open-air space in Seacrest Town Square, steps from the house. Grab a seat at the bar for local brews and cocktails — live music most nights and a great spot for kids to run and dance.
Rosemary Beach
Havana Beach Club
Craft cocktails and real bartenders downstairs, plus a casual upstairs patio bar overlooking the ocean and Main Street.
Rosemary Beach
Pescado
Rooftop dining and drinks with sweeping 30A views — a memorable spot for sunset.
Inlet Beach
Shades
Sports bar meets 30A — tons of beers on tap and TVs on every wall so you can catch the game. Really good bar-food menu, too.
Shopping
Boutiques, markets & bike rentals
Seacrest
Peddlers Pavilion
A quaint town center with fun shops to pop into — plus bike rentals for every size and ability.
Watersound
The Big Chill
Food and entertainment for the whole family — live music, DJ parties, and great food and drinks.
Rosemary Beach
Main Street & Barrett Square
Ice cream shops, boutiques, and an iconic Main Street that makes you feel like you're in Europe. Perfect for an evening stroll.
Rosemary Beach · Sun 9–1
N. Barrett Square Farmers Market
Sundays from 9am–1pm — a great place to shop local and load up for your stay.
Tee it up
Golf on 30A
From championship courses to a family-friendly short course, the area is full of great golf. Here's the full lineup — and a complete local guide.
Burnt Pine Golf Club
Raven Golf Club
Regatta Bay
The Links Course
Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club
Windswept Dunes
Camp Creek
Shark's Tooth
The Third
Origins
Stock the house for your stay
Grocery & Essentials
Publix
≈ 1 mile away
The major grocery store just about a mile from the house — your one-stop for the week's supplies.
Walmart Delivery
Walmart+
If you have Walmart+, they deliver right to the doorstep. Our address is 34 Blue Dolphin Loop, Inlet Beach, FL 32461.
Seacrest Sundries
Seacrest · steps away
A neighborhood market steps from the house with a lot of essentials — if you just need one or two things, check here first.
Right outside the door
Our neighborhood, Seacrest Beach
The largest pool on 30A, the Seacrest tram that'll take you anywhere in the community, hidden parks, a nature trail, and our private beach with chair rentals — there's a whole world to explore before you ever leave Seacrest.
Sugar Sands
Reserve your stay
Check live availability and book securely through our property manager, Southern Holiday Homes.