The 30A area is a 21 mile stretch of the Florida coastline situated between Destin and Panama City. There are several coastal communities within 30A, each with their own flair and vibe, within blocks of one another. There are not any commercial hotels within 30A, however there are several in the Sandestin area with plenty of things to do and all within a short distance of the beautiful Gulf Coast beaches.

Our wedding will be in Seaside with our reception just a few blocks away in neighboring WaterColor. There are many accommodation options and we’ve included a few below in hopes of giving you a jumpstart as you make your travel plans for your vacation and our wedding weekend.

For a visual of the coastline to include the names/locations of the 30A communities, we suggest checking out https://30a.com/map/.

The community of Watercolor has accommodation options to suit guests staying for a few days or for those wanting a longer coastal vacation.

Our reception will be at the WaterColor LakeHouse. Transportation from Watercolor to/from our wedding in Seaside will be provided, so if you're looking for a place to stay without needing a car, this may be the community for you.

Watercolor offers great restaurants and shopping along with the most charming lake perfect for a relaxing walk or kayak and paddle board rentals. You'll find bikes are the main form of transportation throughout WaterColor and are also the perfect way to check out Seaside just a few blocks away.

WaterColor Inn and Resort is at the heart of the Watercolor community. This boutique hotel includes access to their private Beach Club pools and Gulf beach access reserved for residents and resort guests only.

Our wedding guests are eligible for a discount at WaterColor Inn & Resort. Call or email reservations with the below discount code:

DISCOUNT CODE: KENTG0524

EMAIL: group.reservations@stjoe.com

CALL: 866.426.2656 EXT 4

To see room types and more of what the Inn and Resort have to offer, check out their website at https://www.watercolorresort.com/.

If you're looking for a condo or home rental in Watercolor, you can often find rentals through Vrbo.com. We suggest contacting 30A Blue (30ablue.com) and Royal Destinations (royaldestinations.com), both of which are local rental agencies that can assist with specific requests and offer guidance in finding the right place for you. Many homes offer bikes and golf carts included in the rental fee, so keep your eye out for those benefits while looking at specific locations.

Check out this site to get an idea of the many options Watercolor offers along with things to do within their community: https://www.visitsouthwalton.com/neighborhoods/watercolor/

Seaside is the original New Urbanist community and a truly one-of-a-kind gem and staple of 30A. A bustling town center with shopping, dining and gorgeous beaches, bicycles are the preferred mode of transportation.

After being in the spotlight as a perfect set for The Truman Show, Seaside truly made its mark and this quiet community has been one of the most sought after vacation destinations in the country ever since.

Although there are not hotels or condos within the Seaside community; its cottages and homes throughout make for a coastal charm like no other. Seaside includes a wide range of wonderful restaurants and specialty shops, art gallery boutiques, and a block of air stream food trucks that are a great go-to for a quick bite or picnic at the Seaside Amphitheater.

For more information and fun facts about all things Seaside, check out https://seasidefl.com/.

Please note, because our wedding will be at The Chapel at Seaside, our wedding guests are eligible for a discount at many of Seaside's rental homes. Homeowner's Collection, the onsite cottage rental company in Seaside, has 175 homes they manage in Seaside, most of which participate in offering a 15% discount on Seaside cottage/home rentals for our wedding guests no later than March 7, 2024 - reference discount code KENT15 online or when making your reservation by phone.

The below link will take you to Homeowners Collection website which includes maps that allow you to see each home's location in relation to the Chapel. The Homeowner's Collection reservation staff is also very helpful in assisting guests with finding the best suited rental home.

Website Link: https://homeownerscollection.com/special/kent-wedding-15-savings#q=im_btm_specials_nids%3A1320

Reservation Staff Phone Number: 855.411.1557

For guests who don't mind staying a few miles from the 30A beating path, the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort offers great accommodation options to consider. The Resort includes shopping, restaurants and a fun bar scene along with Gulf beach access and some of the area's most prestigious golf courses,

The resort offers a wide array of hotels, studios, lofts, condos, and rental homes within various price points and is an easy, 15 mile/20 minute drive to the Seaside/Watercolor communities. To find out more, check out sandestin.com.