YFAB’s Vacation Guide
DINING
Whether you and your crew prefer locally sourced seafood, delivery, fine dining, or sophisticated ethnic cuisine, you’ll find just what you’re craving along scenic 30A. Family-friendly options and a commitment to food quality set 30A’s world-class restaurants and cafes apart. The best aspect of 30A dining? So many top-rated eateries are within walking distance of your private vacation rental on the beach. What could be finer?
Restaurants
790
Price: $$
Cajun-accented seafood served in upscale-casual digs with pale woods and Sunday brunch.
Louis Louis
Price: $$$
Cajun-accented seafood served in upscale-casual digs with pale woods and Sunday brunch.
Cafe Tango
Price: $$$$
Reservations are recommended for a European-inspired meal in this restaurant’s cozy and romantic dining room.
Borago
Price: $$$
This small Italian Restaurant feels like a classic Trattoria with a contemporary flair. They serve robust, homemade food and offer a full service bar with a well-rounded wine list.
The Bay
Price: $$$
Chef Jim Shirley’s family-friendly restaurant features mouthwatering Southern Gulf Coast cuisine in a fun atmosphere.
The Craft Bar
Price: $
The Craft Bar is a gastropub that serves high-end beer, cocktails, and chef-inspired food.
Vue on 30A
Price: $$
Voted “Best Waterfront Dining” by Florida Travel + Life Magazine and “Best Place to Watch a Sunset” by Emerald Coast Magazine, Vue on 30A offers a sophisticated dining experience.
Emeril’s Coastal Italian
Price: $$$
Emeril’s Coastal Italian combines traditionalItalian cuisine with 30A’s fresh Gulf seafood for an elevated dining experience.
Pazzo Italiano Destin
Price: $$
Italian entrees and wood-fired pizzas in a chic and contemporary yet chill dining room with a full bar.
Pazzo Italiano Santa Rosa Beach
Price: $$
This second location is near both our San Remo and Adagio condos.
Perfect Pig Grill and Fish House
Price: $$
Gourmet Southern food with a twist featuring fresh local grouper for dinner, award-winning pulled pork for lunch, and hand sliced applewood smoked bacon for breakfast.
Local Catch Bar & Grill
Price: $$
Upscale seafood shack pairing simple fish dishes and booze with live music in a woodsy ambiance.
The Ruby Slipper Cafe
Price: $$
Serves New Orleans-style brunch all day along with eye-opening cocktails.
Soleil
Price: $$$
Beachfront dining curated by celebrity chef and sommelier Michael Sichel just steps from our Villa Coyaba condos.
Cissy’s Scenic 98 Cafe
Price: $
Quick eats like pizza and pastries in a comfortable, beachy atmosphere.
Down Island Gulf Seafood Restaurant
Price: $$$
A chef-owned and family-operated restaurant serving up modern-casual dining like wood-fired seafood and raw bar selections.
Bars and Breweries
Growler Garage
Price: $$
Growler Garage is a beloved spot for local brews on the beach.
Grayton Beer Company
Price: $$
Grayton Beer Company boasts a wide variety of local craft brews and strives to embody the laid-back 30A lifestyle.
Idyll Hounds Brewing Company
Price: $$
The blue skies and warm waters of 30A give this beloved brewery the inspiration to carefully craft tasty brews.
McGuire’s Irish Pub
Price: $
This no-frills Irish pub and steakhouse serves a full food menu and plenty of ales.
AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar
On the Destin Harbor docks, this eatery features raw oysters, grilled fish and a bar with live music.
AJ’s Grayton Beach
Eclectic American seafood shack with a full bar, weekend brunch, TV sports & regular live music.
Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar
Open-air eatery with an upstairs terrace offering regional seafood plates, cocktails, and live music.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
30A is a haven for lovers of the good life! The good life, of course, is one spent enjoying the great outdoors. Here, visitors can create their own adventure. Paddleboard across a rare dune lake, bike one of our winding trails, or have a picnic in a scenic public park. Our area is also ideal for lovers of golf, saltwater fishing, sailing, and kiteboarding! You can’t go wrong spending time outside in our Gulf-front paradise. What are you waiting for? Our sugar-white sand beaches are calling your name!
Hiking, Biking, and Kayaking
La Dolce Vita
Especially useful for those staying in our Adagio rentals, La Dolce Vita provides beach chairs, extra bikes, paddleboards, and kayaks to visitors.
The Rental Shop 30A
30A’s Rental Shop specializes in organizing beach bonfires, bike rentals, and paddleboard rentals.
Destin Clear Kayak Rental
These amazing, completely clear kayaks offer a one-of-a-kind ocean experience.
Bay Loop Multi-Use Trail
This easy, flat, and paved series of trails in Freeport, FL, has parking, restrooms, and spans a total of 8.5 miles.
Greenway Trails
The Greenway Trails are wheelchair-accessible paved, and wind through beautiful wetlands and native vegetation.
Salamander Pond Trail
The Great Florida Birding Trail is located along this short (1-mile) paved path. This special spot is part of the Topsail Preserve State Park.
Golf
Raven Golf Course
Robert Trent Jones Jr. crafted this unique and visually stunning par 71 course.
Kelly Plantation Golf Club
Kelly Plantation Golf Club, located in Destin, FL, is one of the most visually impressive and environmentally sensitive golf courses in Northwest Florida.
Regatta Bay Golf Course
This vibrant, par-72 course provides a challenging and visually stunning golf experience for players of all skill levels. Iced towels and fresh apples are a few of the amenities offered.
Emerald Bay Golf
Located on the Bay, this course boasts water features and garden views in the exclusive gated community of Emerald Bay.
Indian Bayou Golf
Featuring three unique golf courses, Indian Bayou provides beautiful scenery and holes that challenge and intrigue visitors.
Windswept Dunes Golf Club
Designed by Doug O’Rourke, this 18-hole course features miles of spectacular white sand dunes, large rolling fairways, artful bunkering, and excellent conditioning.
Fishing
Flyliner Fishing Charters
This company specializes in light tackle, fly- and spin-fishing around Destin and Fort Walton Beach.
Bass Pro Shops
Chain offering everything needed for a great fishing trip.
Destin Charter Fishing
Local company offering fishing charters and tips on angling in the area.
Let’s Fish Destin Charters
Jordan provides all of the equipment, electronics, and most importantly the bait and the best secret spots to fish.
Sail Away Destin
Snorkel the jetties, explore some natural coastline in the bay, and spot pods of dolphins on one of these excursions.
Grayton Beach Charters
Capt Scott Provow is a knowledgeable captain) who is as engaging and fun as he is a good fisherman! Be sure to book one of these trips ahead of time.
Fishing Booty Charters
Charters depart twice daily directly from the beach in Grayton.
Stinky’s Bait Shack
Stinky’s Bait Shack is Highway 30A’s only live bait retailer & outfitter.
Charter Boat Destination
Captain Stan and his crew will make sure you and your family not only have an amazing time but will also take you to all the best fishing spots.
Charter Boat Stelluna
Climb on board the Stelluna and embark on the deep sea fishing trip of a lifetime with Captain Judah Barbee.
Santa Rosa Charters LLC
Captain Austin and Brandon are brothers that grew up on the Emerald Coast. If you are staying at San Remo or Adagio this is a perfect half day Bay fishing trip.
East Pass Sailing Company
YFAB Guests Receive 5% off by using code: friend.
Dolphin Tours
Blue Dolphin Tours
Unlike the larger tour boats that carry up to 150 people, Blue Dolphin Tours carries only 6 passengers (children included).
Shell Island Tours
Reserve your boat or Waverunner tour a few days in advance, because this company’s tours are extremely popular!
Other Outdoor Activities
30A Blaze
30A Blaze is a veteran owned business helping build bonfires for events big or small. They have been featured on Forbes and recently won BEST in South Walton for Bonfires and Special Events. $20 Off Promo code on the YFAB App.
Boogies Water Sports and Rentals
Weather you are looking for Waverunner rentals, pontoon boat rentals, or parasailing, this company is a great choice.
Beach Bonfires by Kenny
Contact Kenny of Beach Bonfires for a fun and safe fireside evening on the beach!
Rent Gear Here – Class Beach Fire
Rent Gear Here provides free delivery and pick-up of bike rentals for those staying outside of Adagio.
Beach Helicopters
Get a new perspective of the Destin area from up in the air!
30A Scuba Diving
30A Scuba Diving specializes in various skill levels of diving excursions.
Destin Snorkel
See all kinds of sea life in 30A’s crystal clear waters!
Destin Parasailing
This is the ultimate bucket list activity to cross off on your trip to 30A!
Beach Brothers Beach Service
They offer beach bonfires which is a truly unique experience.
30A Pontoon and Car Rental
Don’t fight the Destin traffic, head to the ONLY pontoon rental on 30A.
Buccaneer Pirate Cruise
Fun for the entire family! They offer dolphin cruises, sunset cruises, and more.
Sea Dragon Pirate Cruise
Enjoy an exciting and scenic 2-hour family pirate activity cruise that includes dolphin sightings, great music, and non-stop pirate activities for the kids.
ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS
The 30A region truly has something for everyone! Whether you’re a grandparent orchestrating activities for the whole family or a solo traveler looking for a great local brew, you’ll find the perfect activity here. During your stay in sunny 30A, you’ll likely want to spend every moment enjoying tranquility from your comfortable beach chair, but there’s so much more to see! Even on rare rainy days, 30A is full of hidden gems to discover. Catch a movie at one of the local theaters, tour an interesting gallery, or treat yourself to a spa day. However you choose to spend time here, you’ll enjoy an unforgettable Florida vacation.
Theaters, Tours, and Shows
AMC Destin Commons 14
Located at the Destin Commons, call or check online for movies and showtimes.
AMC Classic Panama City 10
This chain is a cozy choice for catching silver screen hits.
The Repertory Theatre
This local theatre specializes in fun, local productions.
Seaside Amphitheatre
Seaside Amphitheatre is a local hot spot for concerts, shows, and traveling acts.
AMC Classic Boulevard 10
Cineplex with 3D and jumbo digital screens showing first-run films, opera productions, and sports events.
Emerald Coast Theatre Company
A local theatre company with a mission to enrich and entertain the Emerald Coast through professional and educational performances.
Museums, Galleries, and Historic Sites
Gulfarium
Guests will enjoy marine animal exhibits, aquariums, and sea lion shows.
The Blue Giraffe
This local gallery is a great spot for discovering “art and gifts with heart.”
Lola’s on 30A
Lola’s is just across the street from San Remo and an eclectic mix of furniture, decor and gift items.
Wesley House at Eden Gardens State Park
This historic spot is a hit for locals and visitors alike.
Fusion Art Glass Gallery
A one-of-a-kind spot for hand-blown glass sculptures.
Modus Photography
A local photography gallery with a unique, beachy twist.
Elmore’s Landing
A truly unique gallery full of salvaged materials and quirky pieces of original art.
Destin History & Fishing Museum
This museum dedicated to preserving, documenting, and sharing the stories of the little fishing village that was founded on the sandy shores of East Pass in the 1830s.
Shopping
Seaside
This thriving town center with shopping, dining, and more is so picturesque served as the primary filming location for the classic movie “The Truman Show” starring Jim Carrey.
Destin Commons
A posh, outdoor shopping center that features brand names like Aldo, Steve Madden, H&M, and more.
The Village at Baytowne Wharf Sandestin
An array of boutiques, eateries, galleries and nightlife.
Gulf Place Town Center
This colorful community is one of 30A’s original new urbanism developments.
Pier Park Mall
A Simon mall featuring everyone’s favorite names in fashion.
Grand Boulevard
Home to countless shops and restaurants, including Emeril’s Coastal Italian.
Harborwalk Village
An outdoor shopping center featuring apparel, accessories, gifts, and outdoor equipment.
Lola’s on 30A
Lola’s is just across the street from San Remo and an eclectic mix of furniture, decor and gift items.
Spas
Serenity by the Sea
Salamander Spa
Eden Salon and Spa
Kid-Friendly
Baytowne Adventure Zone
Blast Arcade & Lazer Maze
Helen McCall Park
Big Kahuna’s Water Park
E.O. WIlson Biophilia Center
The Track
Urban Air Adventure Park
Rock Paper Scissors 30A
Thrills Laser Tag and Arcade
Dave & Busters
Pecan Jacks Ice Cream and Candy Kitchen
Walking distance for our friends staying at San Remo
Blue Mountain Creamery
Just a short walk down the hill for our friends at Adagio (cash only)
EVENTS AND FESTIVALS
No matter what time of year you visit the 30A corridor, you’ll be greeted with plenty of lively events, festivals, and local happenings. Fitness aficionados will love the area’s running events and triathlons, while fashionistas will delight in South Walton’s Fashion Week festivities. Food and wine festivals, golf tournaments, fishing competitions, and special holiday events are just the beginning of what the region has to offer its visitors. It doesn’t matter if you’re athletic, easy going, young, or old — there’s a special celebration waiting just for you here!
January
30A Songwriters Festival
Camp Helen State Park First Saturday
Escape to Create Residency
February
South Walton Fashion Week
Wine Women & Shoes
Sandestin Gumbo Festival
March
Seaside School Half Marathon & 5K Run: Taste of the Race
Sandestin Wine Festival
June
Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic
Bunny McStiffler’s Fantastic Flea Circus at Rosemary Beach
September
October
30A Half Marathon & 5K
30A Blue Crab Festival
The Market Shops Bloody Mary Festival
November
Harvest Wine & Food Festival
MountainFilm on Tour at WaterColor
30A 10K & One Mile Run
Seeing Red Wine & Food Festival
Sparkling Wine & Holiday Lights Festival
December
Annual Hilton Sandestin Beach Blowout
A Wrinkle in Time at Emerald Coast Theatre
ACCOMMODATIONS
Our Gulf-front, luxury condos offer perfect opportunities for families and friends to unplug, unwind, and simply enjoy one another’s company in sunny Florida. We welcome you to stay in one of our diverse properties in Adagio (on Blue Mountain Beach), San Remo, or Villa Coyaba (in Destin). Even our ground floor condos offer dramatic views of private beaches and pools, and many are spacious enough to suit the largest of families. Our Gulf-front San Remo condos are two and three bedrooms with spectacular pool, pond, and beach views. While staying in Villa Coyaba, you’ll be far from the crowds in Destin, yet close enough to enjoy your favorite city attractions like the Back Porch restaurant and Destin Harbor’s charter fishing fleet. Wherever you choose to stay on 30A, you’ll experience all of the truly special aspects of the region like dune lakes, friendly locals, and much more.
