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30A is one of the best places in Florida to go for a family vacation. From white sandy beaches to quaint bike rides through the seaside villages, it’s the ideal place to relax and unwind together. Stunning luxury vacation rentals are a cozy home away from home and many are so charming you’ll have trouble leaving. While many adults are content to kick back on the beach for endless summer days, often children are looking for more adventure in their vacation. 30A has the perfect balance of both to keep the whole family entertained this summer.
Discover exciting family activities and things for the kids to do while visiting 30A during the summer. Learn more about surf school, summer day camp, ziplining, biking and more.
30A is one of the best places in Florida to go for a family vacation. From white sandy beaches to quaint bike rides through the seaside villages, it’s the ideal place to relax and unwind together. Stunning luxury vacation rentals are a cozy home away from home and many are so charming you’ll have trouble leaving. While many adults are content to kick back on the beach for endless summer days, often children are looking for more adventure in their vacation. 30A has the perfect balance of both to keep the whole family entertained this summer. Here are some of our favorite family activities along 30A:
More than just a fun family activity, biking is the most popular form of transportation in the area and the best way to get around. 30A bike rental companies make it easy to find the right setup for your family, whether you’re looking to ride tandem or need a special place for the little ones to ride. Be sure to book in advance as special outfits can go quickly. Enjoy a bike to the local ice cream shop for a midday cooldown or cruise the neighborhood on the way to the beach.
Looking for a full day of family biking? There are plenty of amazing bike trails to explore together. The 19-mile Timpoochee Trail is paved and easy to navigate. It takes you through many 30A towns. Make a stop at the picture-perfect central square in Seaside, grab a bite to eat at one of the many delicious local eateries, catch sight of the area’s one-of-a-kind sand dunes and get to know what makes 30A so unique. Along the trail, you’ll pass Topsail Hill Preserve with many additional miles of hiking trails to explore. The possibilities are endless!
If you come to 30A, you know the secret: we’ve got the best beaches ever! Setting aside enough beach time is essential for your family summer vacation. While the kids may not want to lay out sun bathing, they will enjoy one of the many popular beach activities like building sandcastles, tossing a ball or boogie boarding. Consider some beach rentals like a shady spot for the family to stay cool or a kayak or paddleboard to add some extra fun.
Summer is the most popular time of the year to visit 30A. It’s also the peak season for great activities for kids. Camp Rosemary is an amazing day camp for kids to make new friends, learn more about nature and play like crazy. Goodbye, boredom! Beach expeditions, pool games, arts and crafts, sports, swimming, Camp Rosemary does it all. The program is available for children 5-12.
Baytowne Adventure Zone is a favorite for kids. Here they combine exercise, fun and adventure into something unique your children will look forward to. This is the place to bounce, climb, zip line and navigate various rope courses. There are four bungee trampolines for the kids to catch some air, do some flips and get their energy out. Have the kids race to the top of the climbing tower or take on the Baytowne Golf Challenge. It’s in an area with lots of shops and restaurants so it’s really a one-stop day of things for everyone to enjoy.
Don’t miss the Seaside outdoor movie night. Spread a blanket, or bring some chairs to the Seaside Amphitheater lawn. Check the movie schedule online as movies and dates vary. In June, movie nights are every Friday night. The 30A event calendar will also keep you up to date on upcoming events like children’s concerts and weekly farmers' markets.
Austin Magee’s Surf School takes place every summer in Seaside, FL. Lessons are available for ages five and up, as long as participants are able to swim unassisted and comfortable in the water. Private lessons (one-on-one lessons, available seven days a week from March – October), group sessions and even short 30-minute mini lessons are available. During the lessons, participants learn to paddle, safety, etiquette and surf board positioning and technique. During the summer, the Kids Surf & Beach Camp is a popular option. E-mail or call to make a reservation so your child can enjoy surfing, kayaking, paddle boarding, snorkeling and marine biology education.
Comparing Naples to the various 30A beaches may seem like a tall order but, that’s exactly what we’re going to tackle in today’s Battle of the Beaches! While both areas are on the West Coast of Florida and boast beautiful beaches that may be just about all they have in common. Let’s dive deeper into these two beach areas so you can decide, “Which is the right Florida beach for my next vacation?”
A lot of our guests ask us, “When is the best time to visit 30A?” The easy answer is, “Anytime.” Every month offers its own unique benefits and experiences. Each season is full of treasures for you to explore. Plus with excellent weather (300+ sunny days a year) throughout, you might want to make your decision based on the activities you enjoy or whether you prefer busy, energetic beach crowds or quiet, wide open sands for yourself. Let’s take a look at each season, the pros and cons for visiting and local events that take place so you can decide the best time of year for a Florida Gulf Coast vacation.
Today on the Love to Stay 30A blog, we’re talking all about Spring Break on 30A. We’ve got all the juicy details on where to go, what to do and what to expect here in our little slice of paradise. If you’re dodging cold winter months for some sunshine and sand, you have a lot to look forward to! We have beautiful weather, fresh seafood, charming coastal towns and stunning 30A luxury vacation rental homes for you to enjoy. Before we dive into our ideas of things to do on 30A during Spring Break, let’s go over some things you might want to know before you go.
Adventures, both on land and water, are highly sought after here and 30A offers the best there is when it comes to charters and rentals. Summer is high season for favorite warm-weather activities such as fishing, jet skiing, kayaking, cycling, hiking and more. And the beachside communities’ welcome visitors all year long with a plethora of outfits offering the best there is for your budget, time and preferred activity.
At Love to Stay 30A, we love serving our guests and answering their various questions about 30A, our rental vacation homes, things to do along 30A and more. As local experts and concierge, we love giving tips and recommendations for our guests to enjoy. This month, we’re tackling some of the most common and frequently asked questions about 30A and 30A vacations.
Figuring out your travel arrangements and how to get around once you get there is part of planning a vacation. However you plan on initially arriving to the 30A area, you’ll be relieved to learn that getting around is easy. In fact, you may want to cancel your rental car and embrace the full local experience. These are some of the most walkable, expertly planned communities in the U.S. after all.
