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Scenic Highway 30A, Emerald Coast, Florida
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Scenic Highway 30A

30A · US 98 → Inlet Beach

Leisurely18.4 mi50 min200 ft climbHigh point ≈ 0 ftOne way
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The drive

County Road 30A runs along the Gulf through a string of beach towns. This drive starts at US 98 in Dune Allen and runs east 18.4 miles through Santa Rosa Beach, Blue Mountain Beach, Grayton Beach, Seaside and Rosemary Beach, ending at Inlet Beach.

It is a slow, low-speed road. Rare coastal dune lakes, pine woods and planned towns line it.

FDOT has been replacing the Western Lake bridge near Grayton Beach, with traffic shifted onto a temporary alignment.

Along the way

  1. US 98 (Dune Allen)
  2. Dune Allen
  3. Santa Rosa Beach
  4. Blue Mountain Beach
  5. Grayton Beach
  6. Seaside
  7. Rosemary Beach
  8. Inlet Beach (US 98)
Elevation
200 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 0 ft
US 98Inlet Beach
Curves
Mostly gentle curves
US 98Inlet Beach
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • Traffic is heavy, with bikes and golf carts, especially in summer.
  • Speed limits are low.
  • Construction near the Western Lake bridge has shifted traffic.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check Florida 511.

Questions about this drive

How long is Scenic Highway 30A?

The drive from Dune Allen to Inlet Beach is 18.4 miles and takes about 50 minutes.

Which towns are on 30A?

Santa Rosa Beach, Blue Mountain Beach, Grayton Beach, Seaside and Rosemary Beach.

Is 30A busy?

Yes. Traffic is heavy most of the year, with bikes and golf carts, especially in summer.

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Map of Scenic Highway 30A, from US 98 to Inlet Beach