During the COVID-19 quarantine, restaurants around the country are pivoting to meet their customers’ new needs. From online ordering to contactless delivery, more and more places are finding new ways to stay in business and adjust to the new normal. While takeout food orders and grab and go places were always a 30A staple because beachgoers love a quick pick up, they’ve found a renewed popularity as quarantiners experience serious kitchen burnout.
Looking for grab and go food, contactless delivery, or quick bites to go along 30A? Discover our list of places in Destin, Rosemary Beach, Santa Rosa Beach and more.
During the COVID-19 quarantine, restaurants around the country are pivoting to meet their customers’ new needs. From online ordering to contactless delivery, more and more places are finding new ways to stay in business and adjust to the new normal. While takeout food orders and grab and go places were always a 30A staple because beachgoers love a quick pick up, they’ve found a renewed popularity as quarantiners experience serious kitchen burnout.
We’ve scoured the area for the best takeout, grab and go places and restaurants with special COVID-19 offerings such as contactless pickup, special deal, etc. Many of them were also our favorites pre-coronavirus for beach picnic food and epic charcuterie boards. Now they make the list for different reasons. Here are some of our favorite picks:
This iconic Seaside store is popular amongst locals and visitors alike. Modica Market has long been the perfect place to pick up fresh deli selections, wine, craft beer and unique foodie finds. This gourmet grocery is still bringing us the very best fine foods during quarantine. Offering gourmet-to-go meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack and dessert, there’s a selection for everyone to enjoy from soups and salads to sandwiches and pie. Don’t forget to check out the wonderful, extensive selection of craft beer and wine.
The best thing about ordering from Blue Mountain Bakery during the coronavirus pandemic is you’ll be helping those in need. For every meal purchased from their family meal deal menu, a meal is donated to someone who needs it. Frittatas, casseroles and family dinner packages with key lime butter shrimp or meatloaf – and that’s just the beginning. If you’re craving breakfast comfort food, Blue Mountain Bakery has breakfast burritos or a full breakfast meal with choices like scones, cinnamon rolls and more. Carry out and delivery options are available in Santa Rosa Beach.
This local Santa Rosa Beach convenience store is a great stop for any must-have items between grocery store trips like wine, beer, ice, snacks, soda and ice cream. They also have great sandwiches and breakfast biscuits for a quick, stress-free meal at an affordable price. Their chicken salad and fried chicken are two must-try favorites.
Freshii has long been on our radar as one of our favorite health-conscious quick stops. This counter-serve chain serves soups, burritos and tossed-to-order salads. You can customize almost everything on the menu. On the menu, you’ll see: steak egg and cheese burritos, ranchero burritos, green eggs and kale, cali smoothie bowls, bacon, egg and cheese pockets, hard boiled eggs and Greek yogurt parfaits – and that’s just breakfast selections! It’s the perfect place to grab a quick bite without the calories of traditional fast food.
Destin Ice Market used to be the perfect place to gather a stash of gourmet picnic and finger foods before heading to the 30A beaches or throwing a tasteful cocktail party. Now it’s an essential business with all your stay at home pick-me-ups from a wide selection of fine hard and soft cheeses to housemade soups, sauces and dips. Make your own socially distant party with a killer charcuterie board. You’ll also find flatbreads, smoked salmon, truffles, pasta, premium wine, champagne, port, ice cream, specialty chocolate candies, fresh bread and more.
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.
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?”
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!
If you’re planning your 30A vacay, you’re in for an amazing time in our little slice of paradise. While many tourists love to spend the majority of their time relaxing and unwinding on our beautiful beaches, it’s always good to arrive with a plan or at least a loose idea of some things you’d like to do. This article will help you know what to expect on 30A and provide inspiration of some of the best things to do on your 30A vacay. Use this as a starting off point for your vacation itinerary and get to know more about what our beautiful Gulf Coast area has to offer.
While the 30A area is most often associated with summertime, there’s something unique and wonderful about the Florida Gulf Coast at Christmastime. Skip the snow and opt for light-strewn palm trees and white sand beaches instead. You’ll find many festive events and activities when you visit 30A December because there’s no shortage of things to do and see like photos with Santa, holiday concert series and exclusive holiday meals and tastings. Are you ready to make your holidays jolly and bright? We’ve compiled the ultimate list of things to do in 30A for the holidays.
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.