We made it in on Tuesday and are staying at High Pointe. We are totally sold on Sowal! Couple of quick thoughts from a first timer:
Wow, 30a is tiny! I was expecting a 'Texas' sized highway - it's smaller than the street I live on! Next time I won't mind staying across from 30a at all.
High Pointe is great. The buildings are probably the least attractive of the area, but I appreciate the landscaping off 30a and next to the beach. You don't just drive up and see 'plain condo!' staring at you. Our condo is fantastic with great views. The cottages in this area are so cute.
Love the fountains across the street.
Took the kids to Bayou Bills last night. Our waiter, Dave, was the best. Good seafood- reminds me of the old seafood restaurants I went to as a kid! Would love to have date night with the hubby at a nice restaurant, but don't think that will happen. Cowgirl kitchen was great, summer kitchen (name?) decent. Tried to eat at Seaside/Watercolor area, but it was crazy packed and couldn't find a parking spot.
LOVE IT that everyone walks or rides bikes! It's so quaint here I could possibly pass out. Saw people playing lawn bowling last night and the art market this weekend...what next?!
LOVE the Sugar Shak.
What's up with Alys Beach? It's beautiful...but dead. I get the feeling the 'under construction' comments are a running joke.
Anyway, just love this area
Wow, 30a is tiny! I was expecting a 'Texas' sized highway - it's smaller than the street I live on! Next time I won't mind staying across from 30a at all.
High Pointe is great. The buildings are probably the least attractive of the area, but I appreciate the landscaping off 30a and next to the beach. You don't just drive up and see 'plain condo!' staring at you. Our condo is fantastic with great views. The cottages in this area are so cute.
Love the fountains across the street.
Took the kids to Bayou Bills last night. Our waiter, Dave, was the best. Good seafood- reminds me of the old seafood restaurants I went to as a kid! Would love to have date night with the hubby at a nice restaurant, but don't think that will happen. Cowgirl kitchen was great, summer kitchen (name?) decent. Tried to eat at Seaside/Watercolor area, but it was crazy packed and couldn't find a parking spot.
LOVE IT that everyone walks or rides bikes! It's so quaint here I could possibly pass out. Saw people playing lawn bowling last night and the art market this weekend...what next?!
LOVE the Sugar Shak.
What's up with Alys Beach? It's beautiful...but dead. I get the feeling the 'under construction' comments are a running joke.
Anyway, just love this area
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