30a?

:welcome: And you must go to the Red Bar at Grayton Beach for food, music, drink, etc. Take a nice slow drive along 30A when you are here. Where abouts are you staying in Destin?

Some maps show hwy 98 as 30 through destin. If you head east of Destin on hwy 98/30 you will find 30A. I think it's about 8-10 miles east of the Destin Commons Mall. Both areas have a lot to explore, but I'd recommend getting out on 30A during your visit. Rent bikes from Big Daddy's and follow the trail along 30A.

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I saw 30A on google maps a few minutes ago, it's east of where we are towards panama city. We're staying on the beach, from google maps it looks like the two major landmarks on either side of us are the Seascape Resort and the Emerald Bay Golf Club.

yeah I only see 30A east of destin a good bit, but 98 runs basically right behind the place we are staying in destin. Sounds like that is 30A in Destin?

yeah I only see 30A east of destin a good bit, but 98 runs basically right behind the place we are staying in destin. Sounds like that is 30A in Destin?

Inasmuch as 30-A runs along the Gulf in South Walton County, Old Route 98, the beach road, runs along the Gulf in Destin. As opposed to route 98 which is the main drag, the one that runs into PCB to the east.

They are referred to as Front 98 and Back 98. Can be confusing.

There is quite a bit of traffic on 30 A. If you want public beach access there are several off 30 A and also if you bear to the right on Blue Mtn road, right across from Sally's Convenience Store, there is public beach access on Blue Mtn. road. If you see me and a little black and white Jack Russell terrier, stop and say hello to "Minnie Pearl".

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I hope you have a really enjoyable visit. You've picked a fine time to come. The weather is usually (today excepted) really nice here in the fall.

Everyone is focusing on telling you how to get to 30A, so I wanted to be sure a different message gets told too...



30A and South Walton county are quite different from Destin, and all of us on SoWal.com who live or vacation here really like it a lot. Some of the differences:

-No high rises
-All "local" restaurants and bars, no chains
-Lodging primarily in beach houses, rather than hotels or high rises
-No traffic congestion to speak of, especially this time of year
-Beaches less crowded
-Much less "shop til you drop", more "down time at the beach"

You really should come over and explore for a day while you're here.

Have a look at www.beachesofsouthwalton.com. That's the web site for the South Walton Tourist Development Council. They have a nice travel guide available as PDF, but I'm sorry to say I can't find it on the web site just now. Maybe one of the other SoWallers can post a link.

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Since you are staying by Seascape - make sure you hit Whale's Tail (right in front of Seascape) for breakfast one morning and Pompano Joe's - about 1 mile west of Seascape for a few drinks - happy hour - and a great view. Also if you want some good gumbo - hit Kenny D's. It is about 1-1/2 west of Seascape. Miss Gracie is from New Orleans and makes the best gumbo. These are all off Old 98 - also called Scenic Gulf Drive.

There is so much to see and do in the area - Enjoy your stay.

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I hope you have a really enjoyable visit. You've picked a fine time to come. The weather is usually (today excepted) really nice here in the fall.

Everyone is focusing on telling you how to get to 30A, so I wanted to be sure a different message gets told too...



30A and South Walton county are quite different from Destin, and all of us on SoWal.com who live or vacation here really like it a lot. Some of the differences:

-No high rises
-All "local" restaurants and bars, no chains
-Lodging primarily in beach houses, rather than hotels or high rises
-No traffic congestion to speak of, especially this time of year
-Beaches less crowded
-Much less "shop til you drop", more "down time at the beach"

You really should come over and explore for a day while you're here.

Have a look at www.beachesofsouthwalton.com. That's the web site for the South Walton Tourist Development Council. They have a nice travel guide available as PDF, but I'm sorry to say I can't find it on the web site just now. Maybe one of the other SoWallers can post a link.

C'mon frog, fess up, Watercolor has a killer wet t-shirt contest. Miss Kitty can tell you all about it.:lol:

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Also if you want some good gumbo - hit Kenny D's. It is about 1-1/2 west of Seascape. Miss Gracie is from New Orleans and makes the best gumbo. These are all off Old 98 - also called Scenic Gulf Drive.

I almost went there last week. Since I am not a gumbo fan, I have to ask - how is the rest of their food? Their menu looked good but it never looks like there are too many people there.

I really like their food - we usually split a bowl of gumbo and then split a grouper po-boy as well. Kenny also does happy hour oysters which are great and cheap. The beer prices are a bit high - plus they don't have a license to sell alcohol - so that might keep the numbers down.

I really like their food - we usually split a bowl of gumbo and then split a grouper po-boy as well. Kenny also does happy hour oysters which are great and cheap. The beer prices are a bit high - plus they don't have a license to sell alcohol - so that might keep the numbers down.

Thanks for the input! It looks like a cute place. I will have to check it out next visit.

We really like Kenny D's. Great sandwiches, and we know the fish is local. The service can be a little slow, but think of it relaxing with friends while watching the sunset.

Thanks for all the replies! I'll be looking up some of the places mentioned here today and tomorrow...only 5 more days until we are there. We are staying in a beach house right on the beach, so no need for public beach access 😀

30a is the gulf-side road, 98 is the main business thorofare are few miles away from the beach so it dosen't wash out

i assume bay county changed it around (but just in bay county) for the tourist industry so the tourists following 98 would pass along the gulf and spend more money before arriving at their hotel

i remember when 98 along the beach in pcb was called 30a and they changed it to 98 scenic (yes, i'm old)

You're in Destin and want to find 30-A?
Head east and follow the SoWal stickers...:welcome: