Winter Guide
Winter Guide
30A Winter Break Guide
Need to recharge this winter break? Trade snowflakes for sugar-white sands and experience the festive side of Florida’s Gulf Coast. This seasonal guide to 30A highlights local events, outdoor adventures, and signature experiences so you can plan a getaway that’s equal parts relaxing and unforgettable.
What is 30A like in December?
December brings a quiet warmth to 30A. Mild, sunny days invite bike rides, golf rounds, boutique shopping, and waterfront dining, while festive touches bring the season to life. Most shops, restaurants, and resorts stay open year-round, and many offer seasonal specials. Whether you’re strolling through town centers adorned in lights or pausing for a photo along Scenic Highway 30A, it’s a season full of sweet moments and cozy coastal charm.
Is 30A cold in December?
Winter weather on 30A is comfortably cool, with plenty of sunshine and daytime highs in the mid-60s. It’s perfect for beach walks, outdoor dining, or a scenic paddle on Western Lake. Crisp evenings invite you to layer up just enough for a bonfire or leisurely dinner outdoors.
Things to Do on 30A in Winter
From slow mornings by the water to lively evenings filled with music and great food, winter on 30A offers something for every kind of traveler. Our interactive map links winter break experiences with St. Joe® properties for easy access and added comfort.
Best Ways to Experience Christmas
The holiday season on 30A is filled with twinkling lights, festive events, and local markets. At St. Joe® properties, guests can enjoy special programming like story time and crafts at Camp Creek Inn, or browse the Old Florida Holiday Winter Market in WaterColor Cerulean Park. Holiday dining options range from brunch at Fish Out of Water® to the New Year’s Eve Prix Fixe Dinner at Havana Beach Bar & Grill at The Pearl Hotel.
Winter’s Biggest Event: 30A Songwriter’s Festival
Held over Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, the 30A Songwriter’s Festival brings more than 100 artists to intimate venues across South Walton—including WaterColor Inn, Camp Creek Inn, and The Pearl Hotel. Headline sets and interactive events define this weekend of great music on the Gulf.
Discover more of South Walton’s biggest annual events in our 30A Festival Guide.
Getting to 30A
Getting to 30A is easier than ever, with regular direct flights to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) and Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS), including a new route out of LaGuardia Airport (LGA) beginning in November.
