7 6 E R A D I S T I N C T I V E P R O P E R T I E S L U X E C O R N E R F A L L / W I N T E R 2 0 2 2 H I G H W A Y 3 0 A Outdoor Activities An outdoor lover’s utopia, “30A is the place to curate incredible experiences,” says Domenech. The pristine beach, with its warm surf and powdery sand, is arguably the area’s biggest draw, but it’s far from the only outdoor attraction worth exploring. From parasailing and wakeboarding to electric trail biking and skydiving, you have plenty of al fresco activities to keep you busy. Divers will be delighted by the varied sea life, too. “You’ll need your open water scuba certification, but you can get it while you’re here with Emerald Coast Scuba School,” Domenech notes. Golf enthusiasts will find no shortage of excellent courses in the area, too. Domenech recommends PGA Champion Davis Love III’s Origins Golf Course at Watersound Club for its awe-inspiring views; other popular courses include Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club (“the purest golf in the Florida Panhandle,” per Golf Magazine) and Emerald Bay Golf Club. Cultural and Community Attractions In addition to world-class outdoor activities, the towns along Highway 30A are also home to an array of interesting cultural landmarks. Domenech mentions the Underwater Museum of Art as a must-see attraction (a sentiment shared by TIME magazine, which named the museum to its list of “100 Greatest Places” in 2018). This breathtaking underwater sculpture garden is the first of its kind in North America; in addition to looking beautiful, the sculptures function as artificial reefs, encouraging marine growth. The towns of Seaside and Grayton Beach host the 30A Art Walk on the first Friday of every month; spend an evening wandering in and out of local galleries, meeting artists and enjoying live music. Stroll through Eden Gardens State Park, with its lovingly preserved Victorian mansion and verdant landscaping. The Destin History and Fishing Museum offers a fascinating look at the heritage of the city, as well as a rotating calendar of events. And the Emerald Coast Science Center provides an interactive approach to science and discovery that the entire family will enjoy. Paul Domenech Award-winning ERA Realtor®
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