So packed full of useful information! Thank you!!

@FollowMeAway

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

These tips will be super helpful while I’m planning a trip to 30a. 👍

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2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great video and awesome tips! 😄

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2 ай бұрын

Thank you!!!

This is so helpful! Thanks ❤

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2 ай бұрын

Thank you!!!

Helpful video, thanks so much.

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Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great info!!

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2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Very helpful and informative!

@FollowMeAway

Ай бұрын

Thank you!!

Thanks so much! This video is super duper informative. I plan to go in Autumn with my adult daughter, her friend, and hopefully, my sister. My plans are for Rosemary + Alys Beaches, and probably some PCB. I already knew that I'll utilize a bike rental shop; however, I appreciate your advice regarding the 30A FB pages /groups, AirBnB, & VRBO, the private beach restrictions, parking, crowds & street congestion. 🤗 Blessings to you!

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2 ай бұрын

Thank you for this kind comments!!!! I hope you have a fun trip!

@aectla

Ай бұрын

I would like to know which fb groups to follow as well . Thank you!

@danamarie8718

Ай бұрын

COMMENTS FROM A LOCAL: 30A is not a highway. It is only two lanes (one on each direction) in most areas. It is only about 25 miles long, but in many instances it could take over an hour to get from one end to the other because cars are sharing the road with bikes and golf carts. Fort Walton is a city in Okaloosa County. 30A is in Walton County. Fort Walton is actually 40-50 miles from the east end of 30A (Rosemary Beach area). To get from Fort Walton to 30A you have to go through Destin. She is correct about the horrendous traffic getting through Destin to the 30A area. Do not make the mistake of going to, or booking in, Fort Walton (unless of course that is where you want to stay). Just don’t confuse Fort Walton Beach with 30A. To my knowledge there is no shuttle to Grayton Beach State Park. There is a shuttle to Grayton Beach (area by The Red Bar) but that is not the state park. I could be wrong about this, though, so please call the state park and ask if you are going to rely on a shuttle to get there. You might also ask them about the restrooms. As of a few weeks ago they were closed for renovations. The beach at Grayton Beach State Park is beautiful. As she mentioned, many public beach areas are quite small and have very limited parking. Also note that many do not have restrooms. She mentioned bonfires. Make sure you have a permit. Also make sure you know the rules regarding where you can set up chairs on which beach and are aware of tent size/shade structure requirements. There is a map on the Walton County website showing the location of which beaches are private and which are public. One thing she did not mention is cost. Nothing is inexpensive here. It is a year round tourist destination, and prices reflect that. She said the county is siding with owners of beach front property. That isn’t actually true. It is a very complicated situation, but basically, years ago when 30A was still a fairly desolate area the county sold beach front land, which they probably should not have done. Then about 10 years ago they enacted an ordinance stating the public could use that private property. Owners of beachfront property objected and the ordinance was repealed. Then the county sued the beachfront owners. The county lost the lawsuit. The county used an argument of customary use, which for the most part means that property had been used by the public without objection by the property owners. That argument resulted in many private property owners making sure their objections are known, by putting up signs, cones or even fences. The result is that many areas are quite unsightly. For locals this is a hot topic and conversations can get ugly (just an FYI). 30A is a beautiful area. But as this video mentions, please manage your expectations. The area is growing rapidly. Traffic is horrible, there is almost always some sort of construction going on, and public beaches are crowded.

To add one more, Fall break in early October is now a thing too, really increases traffic and crowds. We have owned a place in Miramar beach for many years, do your research the area has grown so much over the past 30 years.

@FollowMeAway

7 күн бұрын

Great tip!!!

There is no Fort Walton county in Florida. 30A is in Walton county.

@FollowMeAway

Ай бұрын

Oh my gosh I’m SO SORRY def a slip of the tongue you are 100% correct!!!!

@Kenzzzz528

6 күн бұрын

There is😂 if u look on the map it says fort Walton

Great info! BTW, many of the restaurants, like Citizen, don't take reservations (maybe they do for large parties) so the best tip is to arrive around 5pm and put your name of the list. I WISH many of these restaurants took reservations.

@FollowMeAway

Ай бұрын

Omg you are SO RIGHT!!! Some of the 30A fb groups talk about this!!! I def should have mentioned that some don’t take reservations and this is important!!

@EmeraldCoastChefs

5 сағат бұрын

Correct, not even for large groups. In fact many restaurants will want to split large groups among multiple tables, but there are quite a few private chefs that are a great option for those looking for a great dining experience with reservations.

Nice video! Do you have a video or can you tell me what camera gear you use? Thanks!

@FollowMeAway

15 күн бұрын

This is literally all iPhone and dji osmo

Can you tell me the exact place you stayed in with dune? I am planning a trip with my family and we want that exact view! Beautiful!

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Ай бұрын

Yes!!! It was called Second Sandbar! They have multiple waterfront properties though!! So most of them would probably have a similar view if this one isn’t available!

@user-nz9lb4io3v

23 күн бұрын

Did it come with a golf cart? Thank you!

@sarahlovesyewww

22 күн бұрын

Which address unit did you stay in? I am loving that view from the dining area.

Avoid all of 30A and your life instantly becomes better. -Walton County Resident

Honest question. The only reason I’m asking is because a couple weeks ago for Memorial Day weekend we went to Big Cedar Lodge in Branson Missouri. My husband is white (blond hair) I’m Hispanic. He wasn’t with me. My daughter (who looks more like me) and I were waiting at the stop for the resort trolley. When the guy pulled up he let like 5 people on and wouldn’t let me and my daughter on. Very sad, I didn’t make a big deal because I didn’t want my daughter thinking anything of it. She said “ huh wonder why he didn’t let us on” So my question is will I have problems like this in Seaside? We were planning to rent a condo on the beach in August. I had never experienced something like this. We even moved from up north down south and I always felt welcomed. I just don’t want to feel uncomfortable. Thank you.

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27 күн бұрын

I cant speak for your exact situation as we are a white woman Black man team here. Felt fine in Seaside but the vibes were def there on the drive in through the northern panhandle

@sevinstorey4365

12 күн бұрын

Both of you are lying. I’m bi-racial, from a white family and you can tell I’m bi-racial and I live in Alabama and I have never once in my 54 years on this earth EVER felt uncomfortable in any situation anywhere. People actually go out of there way to talk to me and be nice to me to the point it gets on my nerves bc I’m a private person and not openly friendly. Why anyone would feel the need to keep this BS going on in 2024 America is above my pay grade. Black people are intelligent, we are smart, we are kind, we know how to use the internet, we don’t need white people to feel sorry for us ever. Hispanic people are the same. So I’d really love to see the video of the Hispanic woman being denied access to a trolley in modern America because that’s a lawsuit, and since there are cameras everywhere, hire a lawyer, get the footage, and sue the city. You’re welcome, send me my 10% for advising you on how to live.

Heads up 30A isnt the name of the town. 30A is the road all of the towns are on. Its ON 30A

@FollowMeAway

Ай бұрын

Exsctly as the cover photo says 🥰

When is the low season since you said most of the year is high season? With the way these northern people moving into Florida and causing crazy traffic, I just stay home.

@FollowMeAway

28 күн бұрын

For example the first week of May before schools are out is much lower than spring break or summer. Winter it is quite cold but very few tourists

@patricesc82

27 күн бұрын

@@FollowMeAway Thank you for replying back😊

@FollowMeAway

27 күн бұрын

Of course!

No beach accessibility, no parking.....😂😅😮...

Not avoiding 30A is a mistake.

mistake 9 not bringing your own food in an ice chest to cook in rental. It will save you a lot of headaches especially if you have kids

@FollowMeAway

27 күн бұрын

I fully agree I cooked a lot!!

I'm just saying, I've lived in the Panhandle for over 40 years, and this woman's videos are the first time I've EVER heard anyone refer to "30a" as an area.

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29 күн бұрын

What would you call it? I’m looking to learn!

@sevinstorey4365

12 күн бұрын

It’s a gen z thing. You know how they always have to make things exclusive to only the ultra white ultra rich “kar-trash-ians” . Yea it’s still just a highway number to the rest of us.

@sevinstorey4365

12 күн бұрын

Gen z thing kar-trash-Ian’s and all of that

Biggest thing to avoid on 30a is all of it. It’s an overpriced and overcrowded tourist trap.

This vs. That ... VERSUS, not verse. _steps off grammar soapbox_

@FollowMeAway

Ай бұрын

Ok

What she left out was, this is a place for people who survive on $100,000 a year salary but want to pretend for a week they are millionaires. It’s going to cost you $6-7 thousand dollars for just one week to stay here. Is it a nice place? Probably. Is it worth 10% of your yearly earnings? That’s up to you. Just know that this is the same person who believes racism still exists in this area.

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11 күн бұрын

Racism still exists everywhere…….