One of our favorite parts of the vacations we take is enjoying a taste of the town we are visiting. We, like you are doing with our Rosemary Beach vacation escapes, will generally rent a place with a fully equipped kitchen, but that by no means keeps us from checking out the restaurants, coffee shops, and diners that make the region we are visiting stay special. Because we recognize kindred spirits, we have compiled this list of some of our favorite can’t-miss restaurants in Rosemary Beach—enjoy!
The Summer Kitchen Café, 78 S Barrett Square
Summer is a season that lasts year-round in the Rosemary Beach community, and when it comes time to enjoy the most important meal of the day, (or the second, or third most important meals of the day!) the Summer Kitchen Café is a great place to start. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and offering a menu filled with the classic breakfast dishes you know and love, plus a few new dishes you will have to try, they also feature a casual lunch menu offering sandwich favorites and burgers. At night, the menu transforms into one of sophistication and elegance, creating a dining experience that should not be missed!
Cowgirl Kitchen, 54 Main Street
Also serving all three meals, today we are going to concentrate on the lunch dishes that provide the perfect amount of flavor for the midday break. You use up a lot of energy while going about doing your touristy activities, and nothing fuels up the body better than the delicious sandwiches, soups, and pizzas served at the Cowgirl Kitchen! Offering everything from the traditional Florida fresh grouper sandwich to the southwestern fish tacos and innovative and delicious pizzas—try the Drunken Cowgirl pizza, made with vodka sauce, cream, garlic, tomatoes, bacon, mozzarella, and a host of veggies, and your life will be changed forever—everything they make is fresh, locally sourced, and totally scrumptious.
Pescado Seafood Grill & Rooftop Bar, 74 Town Hall Road
Breakfast and lunch are meant to be casual affairs, but when dinnertime rolls around, you want something special to commemorate all the fun you are having during your getaway to the Rosemary Beach community. Pescado Seafood Grill & Rooftop Bar offers that something special, especially when you take in the views that come with your drinks from your perch high above the community! Sip your favorite cocktails as the sun sets over the Gulf of Mexico and tempt your palate with the freshest seafood in town; Sunday brunch is also served from 10:15 AM to 10:30 PM, allowing visitors to sleep in and still enjoy a fabulous meal!
So Many More Restaurants in Rosemary Beach to Enjoy
Obviously this is just a taste of the delicious restaurants that are conveniently located within the borders of the Rosemary Beach community, but hopefully what we have discussed is good and flavorful start. Reserve your vacation escape today, like one of these Rosemary Beach condo rentals, and enjoy the benefits of being able to walk to and from your new favorite restaurants!
Although we do not offer the traditional fall weather, nor are we known for a landscape filled with the fiery colors of autumn, your Halloween visit to the Rosemary Beach community promises to offer all the excitement of the holiday with plenty of beach time and the joy of feeling comfortable and spoiled! Choosing the Rosemary Beach community for your seasonal sanctuary promises to be the best decision you made this year and this guide to all the fun and excitement you can have at Rosemary Beach Halloween will keep you happily occupied every minute of every day of your stay!
The Sugar Shak, 5 Main Street Suite 2A
There are many nuances to creating the perfect Halloween, but at the end of the day, the most important part is the candy! Gone are the days of accepting popcorn balls in your trick or treating pumpkin, and woe to those who try to be high minded and drop a toothbrush and toothpaste into your pillowcase that is substituting as a bag to hold all the goodies! The Sugar Shak on Main Street knows what you need, offering the candy you remember fondly from your youth and a giant selection of new varieties as well, ensuring that even if you are too old to be trick or treating, you can still munch on the sweet tastes you crave!
Pumpkin Patch, Camp Helen State Park, Saturdays in October from 9 AM-4 PM
Even in sunny Florida you can enjoy the more traditional aspects of fall, including this sweet pumpkin patch that is open every Saturday. Located just minutes away from your fabulous fall escape in the Rosemary Beach community, on Saturday October 23, they will also be offering a showing of “Hocus Pocus” after the sun sinks into the horizon, in addition to featuring hay rides, games, costume contests, and of course, pumpkins you can display in your vacation home away from home! Pumpkins are sold every day of the week, until they sell out completely, but Saturdays are when the fun happens, so be sure to check it out while you’re there!
Horror Movies, Witches Brew & Candy for Rosemary Beach Halloween
Of course, it isn’t necessary to go out on the town to enjoy the Rosemary Beach Halloween, especially as your seasonal sanctuary offers all the comforts of home. Pour your haul of candy in a big bowl, whip up a batch of Halloween cocktails in our fully equipped kitchens, and sink into plush and welcoming sofas for a night of binge-watching horror movies any night of your stay! Our state-of-the-art televisions will make you feel as if you are a part of the action, but our comfortable décor will reassure you that you will NOT be the last victim in the slasher film you are watching. Reserve your favorite today!
As you begin to explore the planned community of Rosemary Beach, you may find it quite tame. The homes and condos that all look very much alike, the quiet streets, the tastefully designed shops and restaurants, even the large greenspace where visitors and residents love to hang out all combine to create a utopian sanctuary of peace and quiet, nothing wild seeming to be allowed. But when you look closer, you may see an unusually colored bird singing in the trees, a squirrel rushing from place to place seeking its morning meals, or in the Gulf waters that frame our beautiful community, a whole world of wild living just below its surface. This guide to the best Wildlife Watching Spots Near the Rosemary Beach will speak to the wild child that resides deep inside you!
The Butterfly and Community Herb Garden in Rosemary Beach, Florida
If you have ever spent a quiet morning watching colorful butterflies flit from flower to flower, you will definitely understand the appeal that draws visitors and residents to our Butterfly and Community Herb Garden, located right here in the Rosemary Beach community. The herbs and plants found here are specifically planted to attract the delicate insects, and even as you lose yourself in the beauty of your moments spent walking along the wooden pathways through this magical garden, knowing that this colorful space is helping the environment makes the journey even sweeter!
Dune Lakes
There are only four places in the entire world that offer dune lakes, and the Florida panhandle is home to 15 gorgeous bodies of water serving a variety of wildlife, quenching their thirst and offering new feeding sources as the circle of life is strong in these dune lakes. Bird watching is the most popular source of wildlife viewing at these dune lakes, so download an app to your phone, grab your binoculars, and prepare to be amazed!
The Underwater Museum of Art, 105 Hogtown Bayou Lane in Santa Rosa Beach
The simple joys of art and sea life combine in the Underwater Museum of Art, located not far from the front door of your Rosemary Beach sanctuary. Offering a uniquely Florida experience that is really located underwater, the sculptures found under the sea are destined to leave you speechless as you explore art that serves a purpose. Each of the sculptures will serve as artificial reefs that will become a habitat for the creatures that make their homes in the sea. Don your scuba gear and prepare to marvel at the gray pineapple and be charmed by the metal dandelion held in a giant hand as you explore the underwater fantasy land you won’t find anywhere else!
Explore the Wildlife Watching Spots Near the Rosemary Beach
Coming home to the comforts and luxuries found in our Rosemary Beach community escapes will bring you back to civilization. Reserve yours today!
As the weather turns from hot to warm and the time spent at the beach is cut down by at least an hour due to the shortening of the days, you may not realize that fall is practically the best time to plan a visit to the Rosemary Beach community! The crowds lessen with the kids being back in school, but the weather is still so nice that a day at the beach will be refreshing and relaxing. This guide to our Favorite Fall Activities in the Rosemary Beach will ensure that every minute you spend with us will be the best minutes of your life.
30A Farmers Market in Rosemary Beach, 28 N Barrett Square
One of the best ways to get to know the place you are visiting is by exploring the local farmers’ market, and our 30A Farmers Market is the perfect example. Offering local produce that is fresh, sweet, and tastes so good when served from the kitchen of your vacation escape, the farmers’ market tells you all you need to know about our beachside village. It also features arts, crafts, baked good, and other items that will make beautiful gifts for family and friends that weren’t lucky enough to get to come along with you on this trip of the lifetime! Open on Sundays from 9 AM until 1 PM, the 30A Farmers Market is the perfect fall adventure.
Rosemary Beach Bonfires
Guests of the Rosemary Beach community are able to enjoy a relaxing bonfire on the beach. For $550, you can hire a Rosemary Beach Service attendant to come host a three-hour bonfire on the beach complete with chairs for up to 20 guests, tables, an ice chest, and skewers. They will take care of all the details, including the required permit, meaning you can simply show up and enjoy! Call (850) 231-1860 to reserve your bonfire service.
Rosemary Beach Uncorked
As the pandemic starts to release its grip on the world, festivals and events are beginning to make their appearance once again, and Rosemary Beach Uncorked is a go, with the proceeds going to help Habitat for Humanity of Walton County and South Walton Academy. Offering the opportunity to sip wine and enjoy fine food as live music plays on yet another glorious day in Florida, this worthy event is destined to be your favorite fall activity! While tickets are sold out, you can still obtain tickets through accommodation packages; call our vacation planners at (866) 348-8952 for more details.
Enjoy our List of Favorite Fall Activities in the Rosemary Beach
Choosing the Rosemary Beach community as your vacation escape is a great way to enjoy the fall; reserve your favorite sanctuary today!
Shopping during vacation is a time-honored tradition, one you will have plenty of time and plenty of places to do so during your getaway to the Rosemary Beach community, but for those days when you still want a little retail therapy and you don’t want to go far, these shops will find you everything that you need. Give your credit cards a workout, knowing you won’t have to tote the bags and boxes far at the end of your spree; everything in the Rosemary Beach community is designed to be within walking distance! Here is a list of Our Favorite Local Shops in the Rosemary Beach.
Bombora Sun & Surf
It never fails. No matter how hard you try to pack everything you need for your upcoming trip, you are destined to forget something important. Sunglasses, sunscreen, even a forgotten bathing suit can ruin your beachy adventures, but a visit to the 30A Store at Rosemary Beach can be the solution to your absentmindedness! Offering everything beachy and located close to your vacation sanctuary, you can shop quickly and go about the very important business of relaxing on white sands and frolicking in turquoise waters in no time at all.
Rosemary Beach Trading Company
Now whatever you do, do not fill up your arms with prizes from Hissyfits and head home without stopping right next door to see what Rosemary Beach Trading Company has to offer first! This charming souvenir shop is guaranteed to have the perfect gifts for your house sitter, your dog watcher, and your grandmother who doesn’t get out much these days but will appreciate a little something that shows you were thinking about her. Selling everything from abalone to Zen gardens, this store may end up being the only shop you need.
Rosemary Beach Collection + Kids
A new offshoot of the Rosemary Beach Trading Company, they offer a variety of great apparel and home goods items that are bound to catch your eye. Find that perfect kitschy item for your kitchen, a darling outfit for your little ones, coastal wear that will make you feel right at home on the beach, and much more. Rosemary Beach Collection is only growing, and we can’t wait to see what comes next!
Unload Your Prizes AT Our Favorite Local Shops in the Rosemary Beach
When your red striped wrists simply can’t handle another bag filled with goodies, walking home to unload your prizes won’t take much time out of your day, as your rental property is located just a short walk away. Reserve your stay with us today!
As you spend your days sleeping late, frolicking in the surf, and discovering what wonders 30A has for you next, your Florida getaway to the Rosemary Beach community may seem just about perfect, but there is one thing you are missing. The taste of Florida, set before you in the local diners, cafes, and restaurants, will turn this vacation from ordinary to extraordinary at first bite! Not every meal has to be a grand production, and this guide to our favorite Casual Dining Spots Near the Rosemary Beach will ensure you will feel at home in every restaurant that you try.
Effin Egg, 13123 E Emerald Coast Parkway STE C
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and Effin Egg aims to ensure that it is the tastiest as well! Offering eggs in sandwiches, eggs on plates, and eggs that will soon be in your stomach, this cute spot can only be found in the panhandle and promises to be the breakfast spot you will fall in love with.
30A Burger, 12805 US-98 E101
Yes, you are surrounded by seafood that is sweet and delicious, but sometimes you just need a thick and juicy burger! 30A Burger has a menu destined to hit the spot when those cravings arise, offering burgers, chicken sandwiches, and a taste of Florida that is just right. Order a glass of wine to go with your spicy chicken sandwich, a cold beer to go with the 30A Bacon burger or forget the burgers altogether and stop in for a thick and frosty shake; the Banana Pudding Shake will instantly transport you back to your grandma’s kitchen!
Crabby Steve’s Bar & Gulfside Restaurant, 10254 E County Highway 30A
Just the name alone will bring a smile to your face, and when you sample their seafood delights, you might just want to take up residence at their Gulf front tables! Offering your favorite casual eats, drinks, and a surfside view of that fabulous Florida sunset, every bite will be your favorite. If this is your first time in our beautiful state, be sure to order a Rum Runner to go along with your fish tacos; you won’t be disappointed!
Visit our Casual Dining Spots Near the Rosemary Beach
Obviously, the most casual of places are ones where pants are optional, and as you go about your business of seeking out fun in the Rosemary Beach community, enjoying a few of the meals in your fully equipped kitchens will be inexpensive, delicious, and cooked exactly how you crave. Reserve your spot on the beach with us today!
Oh how far we have come from the early days of travel. While once we only had the choice of two double beds, two queen beds, or one king in the cramped and sterile hotel rooms we crammed our entire families into, now we have choices. We can choose between condos, cottages, and townhomes. We can choose the carefree beach life or sophisticated city living. And when you pick the Rosemary Beach community for your vacation rentals in Rosemary Beach, you are choosing luxury, comfort, style, and convenience! This guide to the property options available to you in the Rosemary Beach community may make your decisions harder at first, but so much more worth it in the end!
Location Matters
Now the location of your property in the Rosemary Beach community is actually a simple choice: Do you want something closer to the shops and restaurants, or do you prefer being right at the beach, letting the sounds of the surf lull you into a deep and uninterrupted sleep every night?
Cozy Condo or Cottage?
This choice thing is wonderful, especially because there are no wrong choices in the Rosemary Beach community, and again this choice is simple. Smaller families or couples often decide that a beachfront condo with a balcony is their best option, while larger traveling groups will go for the Rosemary Beach cottages that are spacious and offer room to spread out. A property on the beach, however, offers the ultimate in luxuries and can make your vacation dreams come true, so this third option is often quite a popular one.
The Amenities at Our Vacation Rentals in Rosemary Beach
Forget about room service and a free newspaper shoved under your door every morning; you are a discerning traveler, and you want to be pampered and spoiled during your Florida getaway! You want large kitchens with the latest in upscale appliances, and if your property comes with an outdoor kitchen as well, all the better! Theater rooms with large screens and comfy recliners offer the perfect way to fill a few rainy hours, and game rooms with pool tables and game consoles make your teen almost crack a smile. Swimming pools and hot tubs, outdoor fireplaces, and of course the balcony with million-dollar views will make you happy while soft beds, plush sofas, and air conditioning will ensure that you are rested too!
Property Options Available in the Rosemary Beach is The Best Choice You Will Make
Choosing the Rosemary Beach community for your vacation accommodations is the best choice you will make this year. Reserve your favorite property today!
As the year rushes by at unheard of speeds, it is once again time to start planning your Memorial Day Weekend escape, and if you think beach days, warm temperatures, and an endless supply of tropical drinks sounds good, it is definitely time to turn your attention in the direction of the Rosemary Beach community and the rentals we offer! Last year’s Rosemary Beach Memorial Day weekend may have been a bust due to COVID, but this year promises to be the one that will make you forget all others, and our Rosemary Beach homes are a big reason why!
Proud to Be Your Choice for the Rosemary Beach Memorial Day Weekend
We know you could have picked a hundred other places to stay in during your holiday celebrations and we are so proud that you have chosen us! If you’re still mulling over your choices, however, this guide to what you can expect in the Rosemary Beach community should help make your decision an easy one! Our properties exemplify the beach lifestyle and from your first moments inside, you will immediately feel at home. Whip up a batch of Rum Runners in our fully equipped kitchens, barbecue the catch of the day in the summer kitchens available in some of our properties, or gather round the dining room table with family, eating, talking, and rejoicing in being together!
Every property we offer is different, and depending on your choice, you may find a private pool or hot tub in the backyard or may have access to both in the community amenities. Living areas with comfy couches and smart TVs are where you and your guests will take unplanned naps, watch the big game, or catch up on the reading you never have the time to do during real life. When your eyes grow heavy and the velvety sky turns a rich purple, sliding between the silky soft sheets is one of life’s greatest luxuries as you fall into a deep and dreamless sleep with a smile permanently cemented to your face! The last 12 months may have been rough, but better times are ahead, starting with your stay in the Rosemary Beach community!
Sand Castles, Barbecues, and Laughter
Will there be any planned activities during your visit? That is a question that is still up in the air at this moment, but who needs plans when you are at the beach? Spend your days perfecting your sand castles, your evenings mastering your grilling skills, and every other minute laughing until your jaws ache! Our vacation escapes will make this holiday getaway one you will never forget—reserve yours today!
While it is true that the simplest moments can offer the greatest luxuries, we like to think that the bigger the luxury, the happier you can be. When you choose to embark upon a sumptuous weekend in the Rosemary Beach community, we can guarantee your complete happiness! Especially when you choose one of our Rosemary Beach luxury rentals for comfort, style, and some extra pampering during your Florida getaway! This guide to a luxury weekend in the Rosemary Beach community will ensure you don’t miss out on a moment of the wonders available to you!
Sunset Dinners Overlooking the Gulf
Nothing makes you feel more spoiled than a sumptuous meal filled with all your favorites—unless, of course, that sumptuous meal filled with all your favorites offers sunset views of the Gulf! Pescado Seafood Grill & Rooftop Bar, 74 Town Hall Road #4B, has it all, including a wine list that will make a true oenophile weep tears of sheer joy. And if not all your party enjoys the sweet taste of fresh seafood, never fear, as their Prime Filet Mignon served with garlic mash potatoes, tri-colored carrots, and mushroom ragout is tear worthy as well!
A Little Ice to Go with Your Visit
No, we aren’t talking about the cold stuff in your tropical drinks; we are talking about the shiny prizes that makes everyone feel like royalty when worn! Arriaga Originals, 10343 E County Highway 30A Unit 111, is one of our favorite places, offering original designs that are colorful and unique. The inventory changes regularly but right now we are crushing on their Orange Crush ring made with a Mexican fire opal that glows in the Florida sun!
You Deserve to Be Spoiled
After the year you have had, a visit to Vivo Spa 30A, 8 Georgetown Avenue, should be moved to the top of your luxury itinerary. Offering everything from facials to massage packages, spending less than a couple of hours in this harmonious space should be made illegal! Feeling fancy? The Vivo Spa Henna Experience starts with an exfoliation peel and finishes with a custom henna design on your legs or arms!
Top-Notch Rosemary Beach Luxury Rentals
Heading home each day to the luxuries found in our sumptuous sanctuaries promise to be the best part of your weekend of wow. Reserve your stay today!
The Rosemary Beach community is the kind of neighborhood people dream about making their own. Designed to bring neighbors, friends, and families together in a world that often seems to try and do the opposite, adventures that occur happen here may not be grand and record breaking, but they are the kind that leave an imprint on your heart. And although your winter visit to our Rosemary Beach homes probably won’t change the world, they are destined to change your outlook on what comprises of the perfect Rosemary Beach vacation. This guide will ensure that every minute of your stay is filled with moments you won’t ever want to forget!
The Search for the Perfect Hot Cocoa
Even in Florida, the need for the perfect cup of hot cocoa is something we used to spend hours seeking out, and then we discovered La Crema Tapas & Chocolate and life has been perfect ever since! Ok, we may be exaggerating somewhat, but once you make your way through their chocolate menu and land on their exquisite sipping chocolates, we think it will change the way you look at hot chocolate adventures forever. Thick, rich, and creamy, they offer four different infusions to help create the beverage you will never stop dreaming about, including mocha, peppermint, hazelnut, and for all of you spice lovers out there, the unique hot chili infusion! Try them all and be sure to report back to us which is your new favorite!
The Perfect Family Photo on Your Rosemary Beach Vacation
Getting your family together for a professional photo is always a difficult occasion, but you’re all together now so why not get that photo taken? Artists have been drawn to the beauty of our sugar white sand beaches for centuries and some of the best photographers in the nation can be found right here in the Rosemary Beach community! Kneeling against a backdrop of sea oats, all wearing colorful outfits that complement the purity of that sand, your family will never look this happy and relaxed again, and the memories your portraits will evoke will last a lifetime.
Cruisin’ Under Blue Skies
The smell of the salt water, the kiss of a gulf breeze on your cheeks, and the simple motions you never forget. The simple pleasure of riding a bike can be relived on a glorious winter day during your winter getaway! Rent your bicycle of choice from the Bamboo Bicycle Company, 78 N Barrett Square, and spend the mildly beautiful days of the season exploring the beaches and small villages that make up the area.
Winter on the Sand
Our homes are designed to make you feel at home every season of the year; reserve yours today!