Ready for your next luxury beach destination with your best friends? Look no further than 30A on the coast of Florida. Perfect for your next girl’s trip, 30A boasts many fabulous outings. You’ll find plenty of places to eat and shop, and of course, the beaches are magnificent. With houses for sale in Rosemary Beach and Alys Beach, you can turn your girls’ trip into a permanent stay.

Whether you and your girls are into staying in or heading out, it’s important to be in close proximity to all the excitement. Spend the day by a luxurious pool, or venture to the beach for a day of lounging on the soft sand. Enjoy the Florida weather outside on our 30+ miles of bike trails, or take a break from the sun in one of the nearby spas.

Start your evening with cocktails at Neat. Here, you will find a carefully curated bottle room, a tasting room, and live music on Tuesday evenings. You can also find everything you need for your liquor cabinet and bar room.  There is helpful and well educated staff on-hand to help you and your friends curate your next beverage adventure. If you’re looking for the perfect cocktail, head over to the adjacent tasting room and let the bartenders dazzle you with something new to the menu or sink into the familiarity of an old favorite. A new and notable must-try cocktail at Neat is “With Love From Texas”, made with Prickly Pear vodka, prickly tea, lime, agave, and pineapple soda.

Follow up with dinner at The Citizen. A coastal tavern, where you will find all your local favorites, such as chilled gulf shrimp or oysters on the half shell alongside new dishes such as tasso cured Kampachi and roasted carrot hummus mezze. Guests can choose to sit in the dining room, at the bar, on the covered patio, or at the raw bar. The Citizen also has a full bar and an extensive wine list for the wine lover friends in your life.

A memorable scenic dining experience awaits at Pescado Seafood Grill and Rooftop Bar. Overlooking the stunning Gulf of Mexico with sprawling views of Rosemary Beach, this locale serves a variety of “punchy” cocktails — like the signature “Amy’s special” — and thoughtfully sourced menu items that are sure to please any palate.

Another ”must-dine” while enjoying a luxury vacation with your best friends on 30A is Borago in Grayton beach for delicious Italian. A classic trattoria, Borago also serves Gulf-inspired fare and is consistently named one of 30A’s best restaurants. The wine list boasts a well curated list of domestic and Italian wines. Reservations encouraged.

Finish up dinner with sunset cocktails at Bud & Ally’s rooftop bar in Seaside to “celebrate another day in paradise.”

If shopping is your preferred activity for your 30A girls’ trip, you’ll find all you need at the wonderful boutiques located close at hand. Consider biking the Timpoochee Trail that lines 30A to see what shops catch your eye.

Willow + Mercer is a local boutique that caters to both the city girl and the beach bum. Their signature style straddles the line between chic and breezy, offering clothing from lines such as Ulla Johnson, Isabel Marant, and Golden Goose. Here, you can find your perfect beach essentials, night on the town fashions, and all your favorite accessories. This shop is located in the shops at 30Avenue. Their sister stores Willow and Willow + Woods carry similar inventory and are located in Rosemary Beach and Seaside respectively.

Disco is another local favorite located in Rosemary Beach. Stocked full of fabulous frocks and designer looks, this boutique will have you glowing up before you know it. Fun feminine wear and adorable fashion accessories are their specialties. Need a gift for the birthday girl or bachelorette? Disco is the perfect shop to pick up gifts for all of the important women in your life.

 

 

Check out OKO for beautiful kaftans and sustainable goods sustainably hand made in the Dominican Republic. Let their style professionals whisk you away into a world of fashion you’ve never experienced. They love helping people feel their best in clothes, and are incredibly helpful, so give them a try on your girls’ trip.

The Mercantile Seaside has styles that range from cozy stay-home staples to the hottest trends for beach days and nightlife. Pick up cozy loungewear by Barefoot Dreams and bohemian beachwear by MUMU.  They also sell jewelry, select men’s goods, shoes from multiple brands including Jeffrey Campbell, and fun home décor.

Becasa is a new and notable boutique in the fast growing Inlet Beach that is known for local jewelry, breathable linen clothing, and Floridian-chic home goods. Pick up everything from glassware and vases to sandals and sundresses, all cohesively curated to reflect the bohemian beach lifestyle offered along the gorgeous emerald coast.

Indigo is a perfect stop for your girls’ trip to 30A. Located in the heart of Watercolor, Indigo offers a selection of on-trend denim, dresses, and accessories.  Pick up your favorite staple jewelry pieces by Gorjana, try on a selection of denim including the coveted Mother Denim line, and enjoy the friendly staff on hand to help make your shopping experience fun and memorable!

If you’ve been to 30A, you already know The Hub is the place to be for eating and drinking, but what if you want to stay in? The beach is why you came to 30A, but when you’re done enjoying the surf and sand, book yourself a getaway from your troubles in one of 30A’s top-notch spas.

Vivo Spa is the perfect place to relax — it’s even their motto! Enjoy a deep tissue massage or rejuvenating eye and lip restoration mask. From peels to hot stones, you can find just what you’re looking for in a spa experience at Vivo. If you’d rather opt for an in-home massage, just say so! They will gladly accommodate in-home treatments, no matter the size of your group.

Try the Spa Lilliana at the Hotel Effie, which is located in Miramar Beach in Sandestin Resort. Relax into their signature wellness features, including body, nail, and waxing services. Enjoy the exclusive luxury skincare products from Osea during your services and for purchase in the spa.

The Henderson Beach Resort’s Salamander Spa is perfect for a day of lounging and recuperating after long days in the sunshine with your best girls. Relax in this nature-inspired spa. You’ll find everything you need at this well-appointed home away from home including a women’s lounge with a steam room, whirlpool, and experiential shower.  Definitely worth a day trip to Destin from 30A to enjoy this beautiful and relaxing spa.

When it comes to fun activities, 30A never disappoints with providing exciting options to dine, eat, and shop while on your girls’ getaway. No matter what you choose to do while on a 30A luxury vacation with your best friends, we know you will create lasting memories that will stay with you forever.

Cheers to meaningful friendships and memorable moments on 30A!

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