Your Ultimate 30A Moving Guide

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30a moving guide

YOUR ULTIMATE 30A MOVING GUIDE

The Destin + 30A areas are becoming more and more popular as a place to live! Whether you are moving here full time, part time, or getting a second home at the beach … we have you covered! This guide features what to do around town, businesses to know about, and resources for your move to 30A. This will be your go-to resource for your 30A move!

 

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NEED HELP FINDING THE PERFECT HOME?

With its gorgeous blue water and white sandy beaches, 30A is a fantastic small beach town area to live in! Amazing restaurants, cute boutiques, and lots of outdoor activities. You will love making 30A and South Walton your home!

 

Each beach town along 30A is unique. It is one of the coolest parts of the area! Here is a little bit about the vibe in each town.

 

Inlet Beach 

Inlet Beach is on the far east end of 30A. It’s convenient because it’s a bit off the beaten path and on HWY 98. You will see new shops, restaurants, and still some cozy beach cottages.

Rosemary Beach 

Rosemary Beach is like a little European town right here in Florida. Stunning architecture, family-friendly events, and great walking paths.

Seacrest Beach

Seacrest is eclectic and right next to Rosemary Beach. You will find fun shops and great restaurants!

Alys Beach

You will know you are in Alys Beach once you pass the iconic white pillars that flank both sides of the town. In Alys Beach you will find white architecture everywhere with fun pops of colors on shutters and doors. This is a truly elegant beach town!

Seagrove Beach

Seagrove sits next to Seaside and is filled with several popular spots to eat + shop. 

Seaside 

Seaside is the center of 30A and what most people think about when they think of 30A! It has the cutest town center with a photo worthy post office. You can walk the streets and see idyllic pastel beach cottages. You can even find the Truman Show house!

Watercolor

Watercolor is a high-end beach town next to Seaside. You will fall in love with the street lamp lined streets + boardwalks. 

Grayton Beach

The most laid back beach town on 30A! Known for being pet friendly, having fun hand painted signs, and gorgeous dune lakes. 

Blue Mountain Beach 

This is on the west end of 30A. Blue Mountain Beach tends to be quieter which makes it popular for families. It has wide biking paths and great beach access points.

Point Washington

Point Washington is north of HWY 98 on the Bay side. It is really popular for families and full time residents. It is a quieter, tree-filled, beautiful area. 

KERSTEN BOWMAN

Kersten Bowman is a real estate resource that connects people to their community across Niceville, Destin, and Miramar Beach.  With a personal touch, Kersten provides a global reach through her marketing with Corcoran Reverie.  Whether you are just visiting, investing in our community, or are here to stay, she can help you because she was you! With over $22M sold last year, Kersten is “Your Bridge to Luxury”. 

KRIS CANNON

With in-depth market knowledge in real estate sales and development from Destin to 30A, Kris has extensive expertise for both sellers and buyers of second/ primary homes and investment properties along the Emerald Coast.  Having built and remodeled multiple homes, Kris’s passion is new construction development, and pairs knowledge of construction and real estate development to best serve you as a homeowner or buyer to find or sell your beach home.  Partner with Kris today for a streamlined and seamless experience of buying or selling your next property along the Coast.

LOCAL BUSINESSES TO KNOW ABOUT

BLUSH BEAUTY LOUNGE

We love sharing our skincare spa and expertise and working with our clients and helping them look and feel beautiful. It’s such a good feeling to see our clients smile at their reflection. It is the best compliment we can receive as beauty experts.

For the last 12 years, Blush Beauty Lounge has been built with services and products that we love and make our skin healthy and beautiful. We love being able to customize a routine for every single one of our clients. From facials, massage, waxing, and skincare products to boost your skincare goals. And because we’re appointment only, we are able to give our clients undivided attention in a private, cozy environment. It’s personal, you know? There’s not one person that leaves without a hug and a smile.

Let’s work together to make you look and feel more beautiful.We look forward to meeting you in person and making you look and and feel your best!

PURE COLLECTIVE SALON

Pure Collective Salon is located at Grand Boulevard. We can’t wait to meet you!  We Specialize in lived in looks, blonding, grey coverage and extensions. We are your go to for all things needed regarding wedding hair and makeup. 

 

We offer a beautiful selection of spa services including waxing, custom facials and peels, dermaplaning, massage therapy and natural lash extensions and enhancements including brow tinting and lash lift and tint.

 

Each guest is greeted with a smile. We value kindness. Providing a guest with a great experience and having them feel empowered upon leaving is our goal.

EMERALD ESTHETICS

Hey there! My name is Haley Ballard. I am the owner of Emerald Esthetics located in beautiful Destin, Fl. I am a licensed solo esthetician and skincare professional. I specialize in facials, chemical peels, acne bootcamp, skincare consults, and Hydrafacial®. Professionalism is what I strive for and exceptional customer service is my utmost priority. There is no doubt my services are luxurious and relaxing but most importantly, they are result-driven! I want every client to not only have an amazing experience at Emerald Esthetics, but I also want to help them achieve the best skin of their life! Please visit my website for more information and book your appointment online today!

OFF LEASH K9 TRAINING 30A

Off Leash K9 Training 30A is part of the highest-rated dog training business in the United States and voted #1 Best of Emerald Coast! We specialize in private lessons, board & train programs, puppy programs and behavioral consultations. All dogs can be trained to have amazing obedience: regardless of breed, size, or age. We are so confident in our system that we 100% guarantee it and our board & train programs all come with a LIFETIME guarantee!

FIT30A

FIT30A is your local fitness guide featuring all things health and wellness from talented instructors and personal trainers, local fitness events, health-forward businesses and private class services that bring locals and visitors an elevated experience along 30A. Follow to find a new gym in the area or join a public workout! FIT30A is here to guide you and can’t wait to connect. 

PAWS IN PARADISE

We are a full-service animal hospital in Inlet Beach 30A. We understand that your pet is an integral member of your family, and as a result, we are devoted to practicing compassionate and contemporary medicine. We treat your pet like they are one of our own using the latest technology for a high-touch, high-care experience.

MYST

MYST stands for Modern Yoga STyle, an elevation of your traditional yoga experience. With traditional yoga practice at its core, MYST was designed to strengthen your mind, body and spirit through its studio and lifestyle boutique.

Traditional yoga classes and modern fitness experiences are presented in our studio. We offer a variety of classes for all levels of practitioners. Hot Vinyasa Yoga, Yoga Sculpt, Gentle Yoga, Slow Flow, Yin and Restorative Yoga, Private Yoga Sessions, as well as Beach Yoga. We host workshops regularly and retreats annually.

MYST Studio is the place for practice with professional instructors providing intelligent direction to develop your fitness routine and center your thoughts. Our staff is truly one of a kind. Come meet the girls and you’ll leave feeling a part of our family!

MYST Boutique offers exclusive luxury fitness brands, locally made jewelry, natural apothecary and street to beach style athleisure wear. The selection offered is curated to make you look as good as you feel from the studio to out and about on 30a. In the boutique you’ll find an outfit for your next yoga session or that unique piece to fit your style.

US GOLD

U.S. Gold Gymnastics specializes in the fundamental development of the preschool and the elementary student, which provides a solid foundation that is the catalyst for many other sports, academic pursuits, and lifelong endeavors. They offer gymnastics, cheerleading and ninja warrior training for children ages 18 months to 18 years.

OUTDOOR DINING

outdoor dining in destin 30a

When the weather is as beautiful as ours usually is, eating out is a must! We polled our amazing contributors on the best outdoor dining options in Destin/30A, and this is what they shared. There is something for everyone on this list: fancy, casual, kid friendly, and more!

FREE THINGS TO DO

free things to do around 30a

Looking for some free things to do around 30a?? It is always fun to find more things to do around town! Check out some of our favorite free things to do!

RED FLAG DAY TIPS

red flag day destin 30a

Red flag (and double red flag) days can throw a bit of a wrench in your beach plans. While they aren’t necessarily fun, they are definitely for your safety. So it’s important to follow the rules and we are here to help. Here are some ideas for things to do on a red flag day.

LOCAL RESOURCES (AKA #ALLTHETHINGS)

-Chelco (Electricity): https://www.chelco.com/new-member-service

-Regional Utilities (Water): https://www.regionalutilities.net/

-Okaloosa Gas (Gas): https://www.okaloosagas.com/

-Cable/Internet: Mediacom: https://mediacomcable.com/

                          CenturyLink: https://www.centurylink.com/

-Garbage: Handled through the county and included in property taxes

-Beach conditions: https://www.swfd.org/beach-safety/surf-conditions

local events to know about

Every month we highlight local events in a round up on our site. We also share them weekly on our social media! Check them out on our Instagram. 

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