5 Reasons to Bring Your Dog on a 30A Vacation

So You're headed to 30A, but not sure whether to take the family dog(s)? Well it's safe to say that 30A is a dog friendly paradise! With plenty of dog-friendly 30A things to do and places to go, this beach destination is prime real-estate for your pooch. (Read 5 reasons to bring your dog on a 30A vacation)

7 Answers To 30A Vacation Questions

30A, to many, appears as nothing more than a state road in south Walton County. But those that have been there before know this country road offers a whole lot more than a quiet car ride. 30A is essentially the sum of its parts, which just so happen to be some of the newest and nicest beach communities Florida has to offer. Seagrove, Rosemary Beach, Seaside, and Blue Mountain Beach are just some of the unique and exciting neighborhoods found along 30A, and year after year these neighborhoods grow to accommodate more events, restaurants, shopping, and guests, while maintaining strict rules on over-development. The natural beauty of the Florida Panhandle shines through on every street corner, with natural foliage and traditional architecture replacing the South Florida-imported feel of many surrounding beach communities.

With so many things to do on 30A, it's a wonder the area has stayed a secret for so long. At Tripshock.com, we are constantly fielding traveler's questions on this up-and-coming resort community, so we have compiled a list of 7 Popular 30A Vacation Questions and Answers! (Read More...)
 

7 Ways to Spot an Emerald Coast Local

Every year, millions of visitors enjoy the sand, sun, sea, and amazing things to do on the Emerald Coast. With so many vacation rentals, hotels, and beach side restaurants and shops, it's strange for some to imagine that people live here year-round! Locals are few and far between in the Spring and Summer months, with beach travelers filling out every corner of the coast, but spotting one is easy if you know what to look for. As a Destin, Florida native, I've developed 7 Ways to Spot an Emerald Coast Local! (read more...)

St. Patrick's Day Celebrations on the Emerald Coast

St. Patrick's Day is fast approaching, and the Emerald Coast is brimming with fun Irish-themed activities! Green Beer and Corned Beef aside, this cultural celebration on Tuesday, March 17th brings more than just fun drinks and traditional Irish cuisine. Emerald Coast destinations from Pensacola to Panama City offer their own version of St. Patrick's Day festivities, including pub crawls, charity runs, outdoor concerts, and more family friendly affairs. Read below for the top 2015 St. Patrick's Day events taking place on the Emerald Coast! (read more...)

7 Rainy Day Activities for your 30A Vacation

Santa Rosa Beach and neighboring Seaside, FL, known collectively as "30A", is the perfect location for a sunny beach-side vacation. Pristine white-sand beaches, emerald waters, fresh Gulf seafood dining, and family-fun events are some of the reasons why visitors flock from across the country to spend coveted family vacation time down 30A. But what happens when the weather doesn't cooperate? It is typical to find whole families confined to their rental hotel or condo playing board games and watching movies for days on end while waiting out the rain, but grey clouds are no longer a vacation death sentence! Over the years, businesses in 30A and surrounding areas have developed plenty of fun rainy-day escapes for the whole family, read below for the top 7 rainy day activities for your 30A vacation! (read more...)