Planning a trip to Florida’s Scenic Highway 30A this June? Whether you’re a local or a visitor, 30A offers stunning beaches, exciting events, and unforgettable experiences. Here’s your ultimate guide to the best things to do on 30A and Santa Rosa Beach in June 2025! And don’t forget the beach!
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Visit the Beautiful Beaches of 30A
June is one of the busiest and best months to visit the pristine sugary sand beaches all along Florida’s Emerald Coast including Scenic Highway 30A and Santa Rosa Beach. Because it is one of the most popular months to visit, plan out your time wisely, as traffic can be backed up along 30A during the summer months.
In June, the average daily high temperature is 86.7 Degrees Fahrenheit and the average low temperature is 77.4 Degrees Fahrenheit, but watch out for that infamous Florida humidity and cool off in the wonderful Gulf of America where the Average water temperature is 83 Degrees.
Pro-Tip: Get to the public beach access early in the day to reserve a spot since parking is limited, or visit one of the Florida State parks nearby. Because of limited parking everywhere due to the influx of visitors, you can get into these Florida State Parks for free during summer months. This helps offload the Walton County public beaches.
Our Favorite State Parks Nearby Are:
- Topsail Hill Preserve State Park located at 7525 W County Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 on the West End of 30A at Santa Rosa Beach is one of our favorites and there is a shuttle that will take you from the parking lot back to the beach. There is 3.2 miles of open beach access at Topsail State Park. The shuttle runs every 30 minutes during the day to and from the main parking lot to the campground pickup spot and the beach.
- Grayton Beach State Park located at 357 Main Park Road, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 has nearly a mile of beach access. Parking is right near the beach and since parking is limited right near the beach, it is not unheard of for them to shut down park access. You can also rent kayaks and paddleboards for use on Western Lake nearby.
Weather permitting, every day is a great day to visit the beach for any of your favorite beach activities – laying out and relaxing, swimming, snorkeling, or even fishing. Don’t forget your beach towels, water, beach chairs, umbrellas, and sunscreen.
This handy Walton County Beach Safety Guide is a great download. This guide advises you on all beach flags, and has a key graphic on rip currents.
If you see double red flags at the beach, no swimming is permitted.
There are plenty of other things to do in the 30A area even when not at the beach. The list of events and activities in June is endless if you like fine dining, shopping, or music and entertainment, keep reading.
1. 🏖️🏊♂️ ☀️ Week 1: June 1 to June 7
Sunday, June 1
- Rosemary Beach Farmers Market – from 9am – 1pm. located at North Barrett Square in Rosemary Beach. This farmer’s market occurs every Sunday year-round.
- AJ’s Grayton Beach – Brunch, Live Music & Crawfish Boil from 11am-5pm. AJ’s is located at 63 Defuniak Street, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459.
Tuesday, June 3
- Seaside Farmers Market from 9:00am to 1:00pm at the Seaside Amphitheater. This event runs every Tuesdays and Saturdays in June.
- Red Bar Jazz Band from 5:30 to 9:00pm at the Historic Red Bar at Grayton Beach. During June, parking is very limited so take a trolley from Grayton Beach to Red Bar. The Red Bar Jazz Band plays every Tuesday through Saturday in June.
Wednesday, June 4
- Destin Community Farmer’s Market from 4-8pm. Located at the Bealls Parking Lot in Destin, FL
- Baytowne Wednesday Night Concert Series from 7-9pm every Wednesday- The Village of Baytowne Wharf is the at heart of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.
Thursday, June 5
- Baytowne Wharf Thursdaze Light Show – located at the Events Plaza – watch the night sky light up with drones showing your favorite beach scenes.
- Huck & Lilly perform live at the Seaside Amphitheater from 5:00 to 6:00pm. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, snacks, and drinks, or visit one of the many shops and Airstream food trucks all around. The show is free to all ages. They perform Tuesdays and Thursdays in June
- Karaoke Night from 9pm-1am at AJ’s Grayton Beach. AJ’s is located at 63 Defuniak Street, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459. Event happens every Thursday.
Friday, June 6
- North Beach Social hosts Salt Rock Revival from 6-9pm. Located at 24200 Hwy. 331 South, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 at the foot of the Highway 331 bridge on the Choctawhatchee Bay.
- Destin Harborwalk Village Coastal Country Concert Series on Friday’s from 6-9pm at Destin’s Harborwalk Village
Saturday, June 7
- DeFuniak Springs Farmers Market from 8:00 to 12:00pm at Baldwin Avenue in DeFuniak Springs. This event runs every Saturday in June.
- Grand Boulevard Farmer’s Market from 9:00am to 1:00pm on May 3 at Grand Boulevard in Sandestin. This event runs every Saturday in June
- Camp Helen State Parke Guided History Tour from 10-11am. Camp Helen State Park is located at 23937 Panama City Beach Pkwy, Panama City Beach, FL 32413
2. 🥾🎥Week 2: June 8 – 14
Sunday, June 8
- Relax at Grayton Beach State Park—located at 357 Main Park Rd, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459, this State park offers beach access, a tidal lake for paddleboarding and kayaking, and miles of hiking. Get there early and call ahead as sometimes they shut down the park if parking is full.
Monday, June 9
- Baytowne Wharf Movie Monday starting at 8pm featuring the Wicked Sing Along. Bring a lawn chair or blanket on the Events Plaza lawn.
Tuesday, June 10
- Visit Topsail Hill Preserve State Park located at 7525 W County Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 – Enjoy a hike, bike ride, or the beach at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on the West End of 30A. Topsail has miles of hiking and bike riding within the park. You can enter for free during summer months, but you still have to check-in at the Ranger at the park entrance.
Wednesday, June 11
- DJ30A @ Seaside Amphitheater from 6-8pm.
Friday, June 13
- Baytowne Live Stage on Adventure Lake across from Blast Arcade and Laser Maze – Steve Hall performs from 7-9:30pm. Concerts are free and open to the public.
Saturday, June 14
- Seaside Farmers Market from 9:00am to 1:00pm at the Seaside Amphitheater. This event runs every Tuesday and Saturday in June.
3. 🎣🦐🐠Week 3: June 15 – June 21
Sunday, June 15 – Father’s Day
- North Beach Social hosts The Wildlife Specials from 1-4pm and Gilleran’s Island from 6-9pm. Located at 24200 Hwy. 331 South, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 at the foot of the Highway 331 bridge on the Choctawhatchee Bay.
- Local Catch Bar & Grill – music by Tim Roberts Band from 6-9pm. Located at 3711 W County Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459.
Monday, June 16
- Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Guided Plant Walk from 9-11am. Topsail is located at 7525 W County Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Tuesday, June 17
- Goatfeathers Restaurant – located at 3865 W. County Road 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL, 32459. Goatfeather’s has a seafood market and a restaurant at the same location.
Thursday, June 19
- Grayton Locals Market from 10am – 2pm at the Hibiscus Guest House on DeFuniak Street.
- Grand Boulevard Sounds of Summer starting at 7:30pm. Event happens every Thursday night at through July 3rd and is hosted by Emerald Coast Theatre Company. Event is free and open to the public.
Friday, June 20
- Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic Fishing Tournament – Located at Baytowne Marina at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. Weigh in of tournament anglers from 4-8pm and fireworks at 9pm.
Saturday, June 21
- DeFuniak Springs Farmers Market from 8am – 12pm every Saturday in June. Located at the Main Street Farmer’s Market on Baldwin Avenue.
- HarborWalk Village Summer Sun-Sets Concert Series from 6-9pm at Destin’s Harborwalk Village
4. 🏘️🍨🍦Week 4: June 22 – June 28
Sunday, June 22
- Sunday Brunch at Stinky’s Fish Camp – Enjoy Live Music from 11am-2pm on Sunday’s – located at 5960 W County Hwy 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL, 32459
Tuesday, June 22
- Visit Blue Mountain Beach—right off of Highway 30A and Blue Mountain Road. This is a great beach location, but spots fill up quickly at the public beach access.
- Ice Cream at Blue Mountain Beach Creamery – right on 2129 S Co Hwy 83 B, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459. Right where Highway 83 and CR 30A intersect at Blue Mountain Beach. This is one of the Best Ice Cream spots along 30A.
Wednesday, June 23
- Fine Dining at Old Florida Fish House – located at 33 Heron’s Watch Way, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459. Great coastal cuisine and great ambiance with outdoor seating available. Make a reservation earlier in the week if you want to go here
Friday – Saturday, June 28-29
- Visit Seaside – Any trip is not complete without visiting Seaside, Florida. Seaside is an historical coastal community made up of Victorian, Neoclassical, and PostModern architecture and also where the Truman Show was filmed. Known for the shoppes surrounding the amphitheater, airstream food trucks lining Highway 30A and the iconic beach entrance nearby. Always worth a visit. Plan your parking ahead of time as parking is limited and hard to find during busy times.
- Visit Watercolor – a place for great Instagram pictures, especially Watercolor Cerulean Park located in the center of Watercolor Address is 45 WaterColor Blvd W., Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32549. Watercolor borders Seaside so no trip is complete without seeing the distinct watercolor architecture and park after visiting Seaside.
5. 🛍️🖼️Week 5
Sunday, June 29
- Shop at Gulf Place Town Center at Santa Rosa Beach. Located at 45 Town Center Loop, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 – shopping, dining options.
- Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar – Open from 11am to 10pm daily. Located at 1875 S County Hwy 393, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 at Gulf Place in Santa Rosa Beach. Eat upstairs for a great view of the gulf and try the oysters.
Monday, June 30
- Visit Grayton Beach Local Art Galleries – There are numerous Art Galleries all along Highway 283 S
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Plan Your Perfect June Getaway on 30A
June is the perfect time to experience everything 30A has to offer—from stunning beaches and outdoor adventures to lively local events and unforgettable dining spots. Whether you’re soaking up the sun at Grayton Beach, paddleboarding at Western Lake, or enjoying live music at Baytowne Wharf, there’s something for everyone along this breathtaking stretch of Florida’s Gulf Coast. 🌞
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