NatureWalk -Seagrove

[Shooze]

I have been lurking for sometime and have gotten some great info here, but just now posting. We have been to 30A several times but always mid May or Mid Sept. We are off-season travelers. We have scheduled a last minute trip for the end of this month.:up: This time we chose NatureWalk, thinking it might be a bit quieter in that area but we can still bike into Seaside and to the beach to avoid traffic. Did we think wrong? Well, even if we did we're excited about being there again!
We would appreciate any thoughts or helpful hints for that area.

 

[Jill Tanner]

Great choice! Super quiet and beautiful. Close to Publix, the beach, and biking to Seaside will be so easy.

 

[Shooze]

Thank you Jill!

 

[sadie1]

shooze i'll take the other side of that. i've watched natures walk go from a ghost land to 40-50 homes. The homes are nice but depending on if you have kids or not its a 2 1/2 mile trek from the homes to the beach as i measured it once. and i'm pretty sure the public beach is very crowded. If you're just to people who want to ride your bikes around its fine but if you have kids and need to carry stuff to the beach its a long long trek

 

[lenzoe]

[...]If you're just to people who want to ride your bikes around its fine but if you have kids and need to carry stuff to the beach its a long long trek

When did we start thinking a couple miles by bike was so far? I remember biking everywhere when I was growing up and a 10 to 15 minute ride was nothing. Boy have we gotten lazy ( I include myself in that 'we').

With the bike paths that's going to be an easy, safe ride into Seagrove, Seaside, or anywhere along 30A. You can minimize what you carry and wave to the cars as you pass them by. It's good for you and the kids.

 

[Shooze]

One person's trash is another person's treasure as one person's dream vacation is another person's nightmare!
Thanks ata for the flipside. It's important to hear a variety of perspectives because a great vacation is about perception and I appreciate your thoughts on the area. We are a family who bikes often, and happen to have 3 in our group who are not big fans of being at the beach all day long, and prefer a pool. ( personally I don't get that but sometimes we have to compromise as a family) We have stayed a number of places along 30A but were looking for something quieter this time. I'llbe sure to share a brief trip report after I stay and let you know how it went! Thanks again for all the advice!

 

[Teresa]

Enjoy your time in SoWal! Keep us posted and let readers hear about your experience at Nature of Walk, at the beach and dining, shopping, etc...

 

[Shooze]

Thanks Teresa! We arrive Wednesday and are really looking forward to trying a new spot. I will come back to give a trip report, however brevity is my thing- so don't expect a blog posting!

 

[Shooze]

We're headed that way now and another question came up. Are the bike paths lighted for riding after dark? Especially 395. We won't be out there at midnight, of course, but say 9-10 pm after dinner..... Thanks again!

 

[Zebraspots]

Most of the bike paths are not lit and are difficult to navigate even with a bike light due to debris and conditions.

There is enough light to walk, but bike riding after dark is probably not a good idea.