Spring break on 30A is all things sunshine and dreamy. It’s early morning coffee runs and late-night dessert missions. It’s beach naps and bike rides and full out dance moments on the lawn. It’s matching swimsuits, sandy car seats, group chats blowing up, and five outfit changes before dinner.
If you’re doing 30A with your girls, every town brings a different mood. One day you’re playing pickleball and pretending you live there. The next you’re barefoot at a concert, sunburnt in the best way. It’s equal parts slow coastal mornings and spontaneous, chaotic fun.
Don’t worry… we mapped it out for you: five days, five beach towns, five completely different vibes.
Let’s get into it.
Day 1: Watercolor — Soft, Sporty, Coastal Chic
Watercolor is for the girl who romanticizes her morning routine.
Start your day at the pickleball courts. Yes, we’re being athletic. Yes, we are wearing a cute workout set from Ophelia. Post-match iced latte at Beach Happy Café is mandatory.
After coffee, wander through Cerulean Park — slow walks, journaling, pretending you’re in a Nancy Meyers movie. Then it’s beach time. Lay out, rotate bikinis, reapply SPF, repeat.
Dinner is at Fish Out of Water — ocean views, fresh seafood, and that “omg today was the best!” energy. Order something cute, take photos before you eat, and toast to Day 1.
Watercolor vibe: effortless, glowy, golden.
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Day 2: Grayton Beach — Artsy, Cool Girl Energy
Grayton is for the girls who say they’re “chill” but secretly planned the whole day.
Start with yoga or Pilates at Studio 30A. Stretch, reset, feel like that girl. Then grab coffee at Hotz Coffee and sit outside talking about nothing and everything at the same time.
Midday, take an art class at The Shard Shop. It’s colorful, creative, and gives “spring break but make it cultured.”
Then hit the beach — Grayton sand is that soft, powdery white that makes you look even more tan. This is the day to wear your fun bikini!
Dinner at The Red Bar is non-negotiable. It’s iconic. It’s fun. And the live band makes you want to get up and dance
Grayton vibe: barefoot, artsy, and a lot of cute dogs
Day 3: Seaside — Classic 30A Main Character
Seaside is the heart of 30A. It’s lively, nostalgic, and made for girls’ trips.
Morning coffee at Black Bear Bread Co. — get a pastry, take photos of it, pretend like you are on a coastal getaway abroad. Then going on a shopping stroll, starting at Ophelia Swimwear. Try things on. Take mirror selfies. Convince your friend she needs the blue one.
Beach day is right there. Easy. Perfect. Bring your new suit, obviously.
Dinner at The Southern Café hits every time. Afterward, catch a concert on the lawn — barefoot in the grass, hair still salty from the ocean.
And dessert? Nigel’s Bananas. Sweet, simple, iconic.
Seaside vibe: playful, nostalgic, “we’re never leaving.”
Day 4: Rosemary Beach — Elevated & Romantic
Rosemary feels like you accidentally booked a trip to Europe.
Start at Amavida Coffee with a matcha or latte. Then wander to The Hidden Lantern Bookstore and pick out a beach read- one that matches your mood for the day.
Take your book to the beach and actually read for at least 20 minutes before you start talking again. This is your calm day.
Dinner at La Crema is the move — tapas, chocolate, sharing plates, lingering conversations. After, walk to The Sugar Shak for something sweet. Ice cream in one hand, sandals in the other.
Rosemary vibe: polished, poetic, slightly dramatic in the best way.
Day 5: Alys Beach — Minimal, Chic, Pinterest Board Energy
Alys is for the girls who love a clean aesthetic and a strong iced coffee.
Start your morning at Fonville Press. Sit outside, sunglasses on, oversized button-down over your bikini. This is your “Im not ready to leave” moment.
Rent bikes and cruise through the white streets. Stop at the Alys Beach Nature Trail for a little quiet reset or hike before your final beach afternoon.
This is your last big beach day. Wear your favorite Ophelia suit. The one that makes you feel like your best self.
Dinner at George’s is breezy and perfect. And because we are who we are, we end with Charlie’s Donuts. Sweet, simple, no regrets.
Alys vibe: classic, a little fancy, and totally for the girls
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The Final Word
Five days, five towns, and your leaving 30A tan, tired, and attached to the new routine you accidentally created.
That’s the thing about 30A, its calm when you need it and fun when you want it. Coffee runs in the morning, long beach days in the afternoon, dinner that turns into dessert, dessert that turns into walking home barefoot. You don’t have to choose one aesthetic.
By the end of the week, you’ve rotated every Ophelia suit, found your favorite beach access, and created a handful of inside jokes that only make sense here.
Spring break is for the girls and the girls are always going to choose 30A.
