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There’s no place like 30A for the holidays! Skip the snow and opt for light-strewn palm trees and white sand beaches instead. If you’re planning a vacation to the 30A area sometime soon, you’re in for a real treat. There are plenty of fun events and activities to get you in the festive mood throughout the month of December. There’s no shortage of things to do and see like photos with Santa, holiday concert series and shopping along festively lit promenades.
Discover fun things to do on 30A during Christmas. Find local holiday events on 30A: Destin, Rosemary Beach, Grayton Beach and more.
There’s no place like 30A for the holidays! Skip the snow and opt for light-strewn palm trees and white sand beaches instead. If you’re planning a vacation to the 30A area sometime soon, you’re in for a real treat. There are plenty of fun events and activities to get you in the festive mood throughout the month of December. There’s no shortage of things to do and see like photos with Santa, holiday concert series and shopping along festively lit promenades.
Let’s take a look at some of the holiday highlights:
Located near the entrance to Sandestin, Grand Boulevard is one of our favorite spots to get into the holiday spirit. Not only are there beautiful lights to enjoy, there’s an array of uniquely decorated Christmas trees, decorated by the area’s nonprofits. Family-friendly activities like free arts and crafts are available as well as pictures with Santa, horse-drawn carriage rides and more. Photos with Santa in Grand Park are every Saturday(November 30-December 21) from 2-4pm. Arrive early for the Grand Boulevard Farmers Market in Grand Park which runs from 9am-1pm for some local produce and goods. Browse the shops and indulge in delicious local dining. It’s the perfect way to spend a Florida winter day!
Fort Walton Beach Landing Park is a lovely waterfront park with a playground, concert stage and even a small rock climbing wall. Their annual A Downtown Holiday event on Saturday, December 7th from 12-7pm is fun for the whole family, complete with a tree lighting event at 5:30pm and live music, kids’ activities, local vendors and food. Get your extra special Christmas shopping done at some of the downtown boutiques while you’re there. Enjoy a Christmas Parade on12/07/2020 at 6:30pm.
The Seaside Holiday Market is one of our favorite places to stop during the month of December. It’s practically a local tradition! The market runs throughout the December on Friday, Saturday and Sundays, starting at 3pm. The event takes place at the Seaside Lyceum. Local vendors offer unique homemade and artisan goods, holiday food, crafts and more. Enjoy the holiday lights and festive decorations that make Seaside one of the 20 Best Christmas Towns in Florida.
From the website: “Join us for a new tradition in Seaside! Skating on an Artificial Ice Rink, face painting from 4-7PM, pictures with Santa from 4pm to close, Christmas treats, and Holiday market vendors! Free& Open To The Public!”
Ice skating on 30A is a rare seasonal treat. Thankfully, The Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin is offering opportunity to glide on the ice throughout the season until February 1st. Dust off your skates and visit Baytowne Ice Rink for some winter fun. The pavilion is a 40ft by 60ft ice rink enclosed in a tent. If you don’t have your own skates, they offer $3 skate rentals. Rates are $11 per skater for 90 minutes of icy fun. Seasons passes can be purchased at the Baytowne Wharf Neighborhood Association Office during normal business hours. Check their website for the full schedule and hours. There are extended hours on weekends.
From Wednesday, December 4th to Saturday, December 21st at 6, 7 and 8pm, enjoy a free light show. On Wednesday night, enjoy the added bonus of a special holiday edition of the Wednesday Night Concert Series.
On Saturday, December 21st from 9am-1pm enjoy a free Winter Wonderland event for the family. Slide down ice slides, make snow angels and experience snowy magic – without the cold!
The summer crowds are long gone, the weather is cooler and hurricane season is wrapping upmaking October one of the best months to visit 30A! Make your mark as an autumn travel with a perfect getaway to one of the nation’s most scenic places. 30A is ready to great you to its breathtaking environments, gorgeous sunsets offering spectacular vistas almost every evening, beautiful and charming seaside towns and villages, and a fall schedule of lively events and festivals.
The search for the best vacation rental homes in Rosemary Beach, Florida ends here. We have a list of amazing 30A rental properties on Rosemary Beach for the perfect Florida beach vacay. Let’s take a closer look at three homes on our roster: YOLO Cottage, YOLO and YOLO Carriage House. If you haven’t heard of or been to Rosemary Beach, we have a few articles to inspire your trip. Check out this one on 8 Reasons to Visit Rosemary Beach or explore Rosemary Beach with this detailed 2-day itinerary for the area.
One of the best parts of visiting Florida’s scenic Highway 30A is the delicious food. From fresh seafood to local delicacies, there’s so much for your taste buds to explore on your vacation. You’ll find many of the best restaurants along the Gulf Coast here. We’ve identified many of the best, highly rated and reviewed, must-try dishes so you don’t miss a bite!
Spring Break is a great time to visit 30A. With amazing weather and energetic holiday vibes, it’s a fun place to be. It’s a popular spot for high schoolers to enjoy their school break but there’s a wide variety of people who enjoy visiting this time of the year as well. Families and couples will be equally as happy to indulge in a beautiful beach day here. On today’s blog, we’re going to share some fun things to do during your 30A vacation.
If you’re traveling to Florida’s 30A area from out of state, you’re likely looking for the best way to travel. Skip a long car ride and opt for one of two airports conveniently within reach of our beautiful Emerald Coast shores. In this article, you will learn more about flying to Florida’s 30A area and which airport to fly to. You’ll get all the information you need to know for planning your 30A vacay and flight. Let’s 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.
