It’s almost summer time! Which means it’s the perfect time for a road trip….especially to the beach!  We recently went down to Florida for a little Memorial day getaway and had such a good time.  I had so much fun in fact that I’m sharing with you some of our favorite things we did while on the 30A stretch of the pan handle!

The Donut Hole

I have a few favorite things about the donut hole, beginning with the laid back vibe and centering around red velvet donuts for $1.35.  It’s the perfect way to begin a beach day and if you happen to be dining alone you can usually skip the line and sit right at the bar!  Order the “diet plate”, it’s more than you need but it’s worth it!

Dogs after 4pm

This is something I was so excited to find out about.  After 4pm, on some of the beaches, you can bring your pup!  Audrey is almost always with me and I was so excited that she was going to be able to go to the beach with us!  She had a great time and loved all the attention from passersby.

Seaside

A trip to the beach wouldn’t be complete without a stroll through the beach towns!  We love Seaside because of the vintage airstream food trailers and also because we found this great little taco stop that was so good!  Seaside also has this open air market just off the beach with tiny little booths.  These booths don’t have hardly any of the typical tourist items that are overtly branded with the location, it’s more of a curated collection of beach inspired items. You can usually find something special that will perfectly mark the memory of your trip.

A Room With a View

Find a rooftop bar with a view of the ocean!  We found one in Rosemary, but there are several along 30A to try!  It’s really just about the experience and in my book a rooftop ocean view is the perfect way to enjoy an afternoon!