30A is a scenic highway and geographic area located in South Walton County, Florida, along the Gulf of Mexico's Emerald Coast. It stretches roughly 24 to 26 miles between Panama City Beach and Destin, Florida. The highway, known as County Road 30A or Scenic Highway 30A, runs through a series of charming beach communities including Seaside, Rosemary Beach, Grayton Beach, Alys Beach, Santa Rosa Beach, and Inlet Beach. This area is known for its sugar-white sand beaches, rare coastal dune lakes, and a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere with unique local shops and restaurants
. 30A is bordered to the south by the Gulf of Mexico and to the north by Choctawhatchee Bay. It is a popular vacation destination with easy access from nearby airports such as Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport in Panama City, about 30-35 minutes away, and Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport. The area is celebrated for its natural beauty, outdoor activities like biking, hiking, fishing, and its distinctive small-town beach lifestyle
. In summary, 30A refers both to the scenic highway itself and the collection of beach communities along this stretch of Florida's Panhandle coast between Panama City Beach and Destin
