Girls Trip to 30A: The Ultimate Weekend Getaway with Your Best Friends

We love our spouses, our children, our pets, and our daily routines... but sometimes, we just need a break. A chance to laugh with our best girlfriends, to discover charming boutiques, sip cocktails by the beach, and feel the white sand between our toes. If you’re craving sunshine, connection, and a change of pace, a girls trip to 30A is exactly what you need.

Located along Florida’s Scenic Highway 30A, this stretch of coast is made for memory-making. With its pastel beach towns, cute shops, incredible food, and laid-back vibe, it’s the perfect destination for a 30A weekend getaway with your favorite people.

Friday: Seaside Vibes & Rooftop Views

Start your girls’ weekend with lunch at one of 30A’s beachfront restaurants. Bud & Alley’s in Seaside is a popular choice, serving fresh seafood with stunning views and a fun rooftop bar. More casual options offered by Bud & Alley are their taco or pizza bar nearby. While Seaside has a trove of dining spots, you can’t beat the view in neighboring Watercolor at Fish Out of Water (FOOW) in The Watercolor Inn.

After lunch, head east to Rosemary Beach for some shopping and exploring. You’ll love wandering the charming, brick-lined streets filled with boutique shops and cute displays or lounging in the shade under a grove of oak trees. Don’t forget to stop at The Sugar Shack for a scoop (or two!) of old-fashioned ice cream, because girls’ weekends are meant for indulging.

As the sun starts to dip, grab a glass of wine and unwind at the beach. Then, make your way to George’s at Alys Beach for dinner. The menu is cleverly divided into “Behave” and “Misbehave” sections, giving you the freedom to keep it light and healthy or splurge on all the foods we love to enjoy on vacation. Whatever you choose, don’t skip the Key Lime Pie. After dinner, take a sunset stroll on the sand and soak up the magic of 30A.

Saturday: Sand, Shopping & Surfing Deer

Start your Saturday with a rejuvenating stand-up paddleboard class at The Boathouse in WaterColor or spend a few blissful hours with your toes in the sugar-white sand. Once you're feeling refreshed, grab a delicious and refreshing smoothie from Raw & Juicy and hit the shops in Seaside.

After shopping and exploring, treat yourself to lunch at Great Southern Café, known for its Southern comfort food with a twist. The shrimp and grits are legendary!

Be sure to snap a photo in front of the iconic house featured in The Truman Show — a fun throwback to a beloved 90s film! If you haven’t seen it, add it to your list. It’s a great film!

After such a full morning, you’ll want to head back to your Grayt30A vacation rental for some downtime—whether that’s lounging by your private heated pool, napping in the shade, or walking back to the beach for one more splash in the waves.

When evening rolls around, get dressed up for a fabulous dinner at Surfing Deer in Seagrove Beach—one of the most unforgettable parts of any girls trip to 30A. This stylish, coastal restaurant pays tribute to local legend Cube McGee and his pet deer, Bambi.

Start with a round of signature cocktails and their house-made tuna dip while you catch up and laugh over the day’s adventures. When it’s time to order, you’ll have a hard time choosing between dishes like the Sweet and Spicy Snapper or the filet mignon — they’re both as delicious as they are photogenic. Be sure to save room for the strawberry pound cake! Everything is picture-perfect and packed with flavor.

Sunday: Sweet Goodbyes

For your final morning on 30A, head to Crackings in Grayton Beach for brunch. Whether you go for the fresh homemade cinnamon rolls or their famous lobster gouda grits, you’ll leave happy. Spend your last moments soaking up the sunshine, snapping a few more beach photos, or finding a perfect souvenir in one of 30A’s many boutiques.

It will be hard to leave such a picture-perfect destination­, but you and your friends will be planning your next annual getaway to 30A before you even get home!

Need help planning your trip to Scenic 30A? Contact us for more information about the perfect accommodations for your group and the best local recommendations for things to do, places to eat, and more.