The back story
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The back story
30A & the Emerald Coast: the back story
Sugar-white sand and green water along 30A, Destin and Pensacola in the Florida Panhandle.
Region guide · Florida
30A & the Emerald Coast: Our Favourites
Scenic Highway 30A’s beach towns, Destin and Sandestin, and Pensacola with Gulf Islands National Seashore.
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What to see and do
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The pastel town on 30A
Seaside
The planned beach town of pastel cottages and white picket fences on 30A.
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Courtyards and boardwalks
Rosemary Beach
A walkable town of courtyards, green lawns and boardwalks to the beach at the east end of 30A.
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White walls on the Gulf
Alys Beach
A town of white-walled courtyard houses on 30A, between Seacrest and Rosemary Beach.
9581 E County Hwy 30A, Alys Beach, FL 32461Explore View on map
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White sand and Fort Pickens
Gulf Islands National Seashore
White-sand barrier islands and historic forts near Pensacola.
1801 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563Explore View on map
Where to stay
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On Scenic Highway 30A
WaterColor Inn
A beachfront inn in the WaterColor community on 30A, next to Seaside.
34 Goldenrod Circle, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459Explore View on map
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In Rosemary Beach
The Pearl Hotel
A boutique hotel on Main Street in Rosemary Beach, at the east end of 30A.
63 Main St, Rosemary Beach, FL 32461Explore View on map
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Next to a state park
Henderson Beach Resort
A beach resort in Destin beside Henderson Beach State Park.
200 Henderson Resort Way, Destin, FL 32541Explore View on map
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In the Sandestin village
Hotel Effie Sandestin
A hotel in the Grand Boulevard area of Sandestin, between Destin and 30A.
1 Grand Sandestin Blvd, Miramar Beach, FL 32550Explore View on map
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A resort town of its own
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
A large resort of beach, bay, golf courses and a village of shops between Destin and 30A.
9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy W, Miramar Beach, FL 32550Explore View on map
Getting there
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Closest to Rosemary Beach
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)
The closest airport to the eastern end of 30A.
6300 West Bay Pkwy, Panama City, FL 32409Explore View on map
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For Destin
Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)
The airport for Destin and the western end of 30A.
1701 State Road 85 N, Eglin AFB, FL 32542Explore View on map
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For Pensacola
Pensacola International Airport (PNS)
The airport for Pensacola and its beaches.
2430 Airport Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32504Explore View on map
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