OK, I've been thinking for a while that it would be good to come up with things to do, including eating, for $30/Day or under for a family of four. We probably couldn't count regular groceries. So, groceries aside, what could a family of 4 do for $30/day on 30A for one week? Some ideas:
1. Beach (could explore all the beaches along 30A, starting at one end of 30A and go to the other end - we haven't done this yet)
2. Pool
3. Bike Path
4. Porch - games/puzzles/books/nap
5. Grayton Beach State Park is amazing (under $10/car all day which includes grills, showers, bathrooms, handicap accessible)
6. Fountains at villages of South Walton (they light up and dance around 8:30 at night for about 20 - 30 min)
7. Lunch special at Angelinas (I think it's $5.99/person during most weekdays) - where else could a family of four go to eat out for $30 - I heard hot dogs at Grayton Corners; Subway if you want to support a chain in Grayton; Could a family of 4 eat for $30 at Amore?
8. Take out meals from Publix or take out/deliver pizza from Brunos or Spicy Noodle (if you live on the East side of 30A)
9. Take out Steamed shrimp from Goatfeathers
10. Free movies and concerts during summer at Seaside/Rosemary Beach; concerts I think during spring break
11. Probably Shell Island depending on how much the boat to the Island costs, but that's not 30A but may be worth the trip.
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Painting pottery is always funn for us.
...and we LOVE that pottery painting idea! With the slowdown in 2008 of the economy, Fired Up Paint-Your-Own Pottery in Seaside has actually reduced prices on some items since 2007, and added some lower-cost items to the variety of pottery.
A family of four could paint a plate with kids handprints, names, and all the FUNN creativity you can imagine for just over $30.00!
needs to get out more
Free Tuesday Theatre with The Rep in Watercolor.
Free Jazz Festival, if you happen to be here around Memorial Day.
Friday evenings at Fonville Press, Trivia.
$5.00 Movies on Sunday Nights at The Rep.
Free Jazz Festival, if you happen to be here around Memorial Day.
Friday evenings at Fonville Press, Trivia.
$5.00 Movies on Sunday Nights at The Rep.
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- Cassine trail
- Hike Pt. Washington State forest
- Frisbee/Hackee in Seaside's lyceum
- Visit and fall in love with Eden State Gardens
- Swim in the bay, I prefer down cabbage rose lane
- bring your bikes and enjoy the bike path
- find at least 5 pools to "dive and dash" (my favorites include watercolor, cassine, eden's landing and various VRBO's)
- climb to the top of One Seagrove Place (21 flights of stairs) and enjoy the bird's eye view. It is breath taking. We also use to play hide-and-seek at night here, but don't get caught!;-)
Beach Lover
Blackwater Canoe Rental up in Milton. The most beautiful and leisurely trip. We go several times a year...clear, cold water..WHITE sandy beaches..mostly shallows, so the kids love it..and a short trip 1.5-3 hrs is only $15. most expensive is only $28....shouldn't miss it.....Takes a little over an hour to get there
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Lee's Fried Chicken! Nothing like eating tater logs on the beach! 
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Camp Helen State Park is on the eastern end of Walton County on Hwy 98 just past 30A. While the entrance is technically in Bay County, it is within the original borders of Walton County. There are ancient native middens. Great walking trails and park rangers. Relax and enjoy.
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Bike ride in the early a.m. to get coffee at Fonville -- bring Sweet and Salty Granola Bars with.
Picnic lunch on the beach with Underwood Deviled Chicken Spread Sandwiches on soft white bread, cold Dr. Peppers, and Bugles. ( This lunch to me says VACATION -- but ONLY on the beach.)
Sit on the porch after a full day reading food magazines on the beach, drink ice cold Sol Beer with steamed shrimp and good potato salad.
Take a walk, then go home and watch a movie with popcorn.
Picnic lunch on the beach with Underwood Deviled Chicken Spread Sandwiches on soft white bread, cold Dr. Peppers, and Bugles. ( This lunch to me says VACATION -- but ONLY on the beach.)
Sit on the porch after a full day reading food magazines on the beach, drink ice cold Sol Beer with steamed shrimp and good potato salad.
Take a walk, then go home and watch a movie with popcorn.
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I hope I didn't kill this thread off by outing my guilty pleasure of Underwood Deviled Chicken spread. It really does taste great on the beach with bugles and Dr. Pepper.
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I do not know how old the kids are but here is a few ideas for younger kids. Free movies Wensday mornings at the rave, The Seaside Rep has two free outside shows this summer and the library has lots of free shows for kids( call for times). As far as eating out food is pretty expensive around here, you just have to keep eyes open for good deals. Lots of places do run early bird specials.Good Luck!!!!!!!!
SWGB
The Love Shack off of East Hewitt is very reasonable and you can tire the kids out at the pool.
SoWal Expert
The new Ogden Museum at Watercolor is free, open from 11-7 every day and has some interesting art work.
Probably not a kid friendly activity though, depending on the kids. ;-)
Probably not a kid friendly activity though, depending on the kids. ;-)
Beach Lover
Ogden Museum of Southern Art @ WaterColor town center. Cerulean’s old space. The museum is open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and admission is free. 850.231.7735
Artists reception on July 26:
http://www.projectsense.net/docs/OgdenArtReception.pdf
Artists reception on July 26:
http://www.projectsense.net/docs/OgdenArtReception.pdf
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PCB Aquatic Ctr ( pcbeach.com/aquaticpark.htm )
Frank Brown Pk - PCB ( swiminparadise.com )
Frank Brown Pk - PCB ( swiminparadise.com )
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I am always trying to think of things to do during the summer with my kids. There are a lot of good ideas posted here. Unless we're in water, I try to keep them out of the sun during the hours of 12-2 (at least). There are a couple of places we've found are on the way to Baytowne. First is Jollee island (sp?) with a sign on the left. It has a pirate ship playground and a trail that goes around the perimeter of the small island. There is also a curious/cute little playhouse house on the island that somehow remains pretty grafitti free. Overall it can be a little hot and buggy though. The second place is right across from the Jollee island entrance. It looks like a walking trail but has a really cool fort/play area that is under a huge shaded canopy. This one also is on a decked floor and the fort is roofed, which means that its o.k. if you get caught in the rain there and need to hang out, or go there right after a rain. Have funn!
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Lee's Fried Chicken! Nothing like eating tater logs on the beach!
where do we get Lee's Fried chicken? Other cheap eats? We go to the deli at Public and get things to eat for dinner. i also use the crock pot so I don't have to cook all day and can then come back home to dinner (ribs and gumbo do OK in the crockpot - not top of the line, but tasty for the family).
there's a new take-out and dine in Chinese food place in the same plaza as the Publix on 98 where the road splits across from Carillon. We'll be trying that for take-out on our next trip for dinner.
Also, inexpensive manicures or pedicures at Angel Nails near the Watercolor Publix.
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where do we get Lee's Fried chicken? Other cheap eats? We go to the deli at Public and get things to eat for dinner. i also use the crock pot so I don't have to cook all day and can then come back home to dinner (ribs and gumbo do OK in the crockpot - not top of the line, but tasty for the family).
there's a new take-out and dine in Chinese food place in the same plaza as the Publix on 98 where the road splits across from Carillon. We'll be trying that for take-out on our next trip for dinner.
Also, inexpensive manicures or pedicures at Angel Nails near the Watercolor Publix.
I also bring my crockpot with me. I fill it with 2 or 3 pounds of good roast beef from the deli, then use the 4 or 5 Knorr Au jus mix packs and h2o according to the directions. (I add horseradish, too.) When we get back from the beach, it's like someone else made your dinner for you, good rolls and some provolone cheese..mmmm.
Here's an article about Lee's
http://www.emeraldcoast.com/dining/article_display.php?a=346
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where do we get Lee's Fried chicken? Other cheap eats? We go to the deli at Public and get things to eat for dinner. i also use the crock pot so I don't have to cook all day and can then come back home to dinner (ribs and gumbo do OK in the crockpot - not top of the line, but tasty for the family).Lee's fried chicken is in the Redfish Plaza, intersection of 83 and 30a. Look for Seerings sign.
there's a new take-out and dine in Chinese food place in the same plaza as the Publix on 98 where the road splits across from Carillon. We'll be trying that for take-out on our next trip for dinner.
Also, inexpensive manicures or pedicures at Angel Nails near the Watercolor Publix.
Jin Jin is the name of the chinese place in PCB Publix parking lot, at west end
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Thanks. Will try Lee's chicken in a few weeks!
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What's a tater log?
SWGB
What's a tater log?
Think home fries.
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Get 20 great beignets for $6.99 at Flip Flops in Seagrove for breakfast. Feeds a reasonable family of four or I could eat the whole thing myself (and then swim about 30 laps to work it off but it's worth it).
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Get 20 great bignets for $6.99 at Flip Flops in Seagrove for breakfast. Feeds a reasonable family of four or I could eat the whole thing myself (and then swim about 30 laps to work it off but it's worth it).
Bignets?
Beignets!
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