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May 15, 2021
Seaside, Flordia

Cassandra & Michael

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We're so excited to share a few of our favorite places on 30A. There

Modica Market

109 Seaside Central Square, Seaside, FL 32459
, (850) 231-1214

Michael and Cassandra love their Belgian waffles... they are the best ... don't forget to add their homemade whip cream and strawberries. Also the great chicken biscuits are delicious and they give huge mimosas in giant plastic cups that you can tote around Seaside. While you are there stock your fridge with wine, champs, muffins, cheese, meats and enough snacks for the fridge !

Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar

2236 E West County Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
, (850) 231-5900

This restaurant just completed a top tier renovation with panoramic views of the beach from every angle of the bar. Two stories, bar games and live music. If you are going here for dinner Cassandra loves their crab cakes and mashed potatoes! Michael loves their steak and mashed potatoes pair with a freshly muddled strawberry mojito and sunset. This is the go to bar in Seaside that happens to serve amazing food. Almost everyone's night of vacation ends up here or Ajs.

Cowgirl Kitchen -Rosemary Location

54 Main Street, Rosemary Beach, FL 32461
, (850) 213-0058

The best breakfast on 30A and a great lunch spot... you must order their breakfast burrito and cheese grits. Two locations in Seaside and Rosemary Beach. This is the location is where Cassandra has infamously spent every birthday since her 21st crying over her birthday barside.

Great Southern Cafe

83 Central Square, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
, (850) 231-7327

The third most fun bar on 30A, great good and people watching in the middle of Seaside square. Happy Hour M-F BTW 3-5pm with 1/2 off cocktails, 1/2 off wines by the glass, 1$ off beers and 11$ dozen oysters

Cowgirl Kitchen - Seaside Location

3005 East County Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
, (850) 231-1120

The best breakfast on 30A and a great lunch spot... you must order their breakfast burrito and cheese grits. Two locations in Seaside and Rosemary Beach.

Seagrove Village Market

2976 South County Highway 395, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
, (850) 231-5736

Po-boys.. Po-boys .. Po-boys.. located a bike ride from Seaside this place is amazing. Michaels favorite is the shrimp po-boy and Cassandra's is the oyster... you cant leave there without okra and a sweet tea.

Barefoot Barbeque

2235 East County Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
, (850) 534-0313

Best BBQ and Mac & Cheese on 30A located in Seaside square within a aerostream.

Shrimp Shack

2236 East County Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
, (850) 231-3799

Michael and Cassandra love their lobster rolls and seasoned corn on the cobb. Located next to Bud & Alleys in Seaside square.

Chiringo

63 Hotz Avenue, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
, (850) 534-4449

Located across from The Red Bar in Grayton Beach with the same owners as the Tin Lizzy's in Atlanta. Jenga, bean bag toss, other games on a intimate patio, very casual ask for Travis at the bar.

The Red Bar

70 Hotz Avenue, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
, (850) 231-1008

Red door shut down for a long time due to a horrible fire with expectations to open summer 2020.... which who knew would be mid-pandemic.. The Red Bar Jazz Band plays almost nightly during dinner. The party gets cranked up a notch after the dinner crowd thins, creating a more funky atmosphere. Don’t be surprised to spot celebrities here late at night. But please be cool, everybody just wants to chill at The Red Bar. This place is rebuilt exactly how it was before the landmark burned.

AJ's Grayton Beach

63 Defuniak Street, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
, (850) 231-4102

The #1 most fun bar.. Located off Scenic Highway 30A next door to The Red Bar and Chiringo's, AJ’s Grayton Beach is the newest location in the AJ’s family. Comfortable indoor and outdoor seating. Inside, three bars, two stages and a dining area, complement the lush outdoor patio and firepit. AJ’s Grayton Beach was voted one of 30A’s Hottest Spots for Live Music with live music every night!

Amavida Coffee and Tea - Seaside Location

25 Central Square, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
, (850) 213-1965

Fast hippy coffee shop and breakfast pastries.

The Sugar Shak

Main Street, Rosemary Beach, FL 32461
, (850) 231-3655

Cassandra and her siblings have been ordering since ice cream here since Rosemary Beach developed in 1996. Their favorite flavors range from Cotton Candy to Butter Pecan but their favorite item is the Belly Ache. The Belly Ache is 15 different flavors with every topping. This place is straight out of a 1940s candy shop inside with candy and decor that you only see in the movies.

Charlie's Donut & Yogurt Truck - Alys Beach

63 Somerset Street, Alys Beach, FL 32461
, (850) 547-2960

Best gourmet donuts on 30A.. you have to wake up at 6am for a box of these goodies. People wait in line for hours for a taste. They also sell the donuts in the Modica Market bakery section.

Blue Mountain Bakery

2217 West County Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
, (850) 267-0400

The best cinnamon rolls and scones in the South. Michael and I wake up early for these cream cheese icing and pecan topped cinnamon rolls. They only serve plain coffee and cream here nothing fancy coffee just focused on the homemade bakery.

Blue Mountain Beach Creamery

2129 South Co Highway 83, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
, (850) 585-5214

Some of the Best Ice Cream on 30 A This place always has a 30 minute line so call ahead.

George's At Alys Beach

30 Castle Harbour Drive, Alys Beach, FL 32461
, (850) 641-0017

Great Hamburgers in located n the newest town of 30A called Alys Beach. Alys holds some of the the most stunning and exclusive properties on 30A. Alys is the only all white beach town designed to reflect sunlight the most eco-friendly town.

Caliza Restaurant

23 Nonesuch Way, Alys Beach, FL 32461
, (850) 213-5700

Very romantic poolside restaurant and bar. Reservations suggested or stroll through their Greecen style roofed pool for drinks. Only open at night- call for specific hours. Located n the newest town of 30A called Alys Beach. Alys holds some of the the most stunning and exclusive properties on 30A. Alys is the only all white beach town designed to reflect sunlight the most eco-friendly town.

Stinky's Fish Camp

5960 West County Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
, (850) 267-3053

This is a in the cut small business seafood shack.. so good !!

FOOW- Fish Out of Water Restaurant

34 Goldenrod Circle, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
, (850) 534-5050

Insane views on a elevated beach front bar and a great happy hour 2-5pm daily! Amazing casual bathing suit cover up luncheon spot located at the AAA Four Diamond and Forbes Four-Star rated WaterColor Inn,

Pescado Seafood Grill & Rooftop Bar

74 Town Hall Road, Rosemary Beach, FL 32461
, (850) 213-4600

This is one of the most romantic restaurants on 30A. Rooftop views of the ocean a killer spot for the sunset.

Black Bear Bread Co.

26 Logan Lane, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
, (850) 213-4528

A super swanky restaurant bar with amazing oysters and wine. Everyone dresses very fancy here no beach casual fine dining in there. Major plus they are open until 11, when most things close at 10pm due to the pandemic.

30A LIVE MUSIC SELECTIONS

Follow the prompts to May 2021 for the schedule. They list everywhere with live music. What's better then the sand, besides sand and live music!

30A LIVE BEACH CAMS

Cool way to peep the scene. Yes 30A has been non-stop busy... even during the pandemic. What better place to isolate then the beach!

Shore Thing Cigars

37 Hub Lane, Watersound, FL 32461
, (850) 502-4050

Luke Bryan can been seen at this cigar shop in Watersound, why? Because he owns it ! There's even a karaoke night at this low key cigar place. Grab a stogy to take to your condo, home or for a night cap on the beach or stay at the shop and chill. Great place. Text me if you see him there

Wild Olives

This is one of General David Petraeus's favorite places, we have seen him here. He has a house in Rosemary Beach. Wild Olive hosts a wine tasting every Friday from 4:00 – 6:00 PM, accompanied by live music. Great spot to grab an outdoor table and watch as the families stroll through Rosemary Beach’s magical main square.

Cafe Thirty-A

3899 East County Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
, (850) 231-2166

I've only been here once but this place is pretty well rated. Like a lot of beach restaurants there's a 4:30-5pm early bird special. BOHO entrée at the regular price and get a second of equal or lesser value HALF OFF. All entrées included and a $6 ’TINI NIGHT Every Tuesday and Thursday, all night in the bar.

Red Fish Taco

2052 West County Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
, (850) 994-7443

Great margs and live music ! Good place to get your queso fix ! Lots of outdoor room to eat.

Subway Seagrove Beach Location

3723 East County Highway 30A, Seagrove Beach, FL 32459

Michael wanted me to add this one here, because some of the guys might want a quick place to "eat fresh" Great prices, consistent food

Big Badass Breakfast

10711 East Highway 30A, Inlet Beach, FL

Obviously a great place to grab a big bad ass breakfast.

Publix Super Market at Watercolor Crossings

110 Watercolor Way, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
, (850) 534-4565

Best place to get your groceries for the week

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