The 4th of July is right around the corner and 30A is preparing for a day full of festivities. From Rosemary Beach to WaterColor—patriotic activities are planned for the whole family. Start planning your Independence Day getaway today!
Seaside
The day starts with a 4th of July parade from Seagrove to Seaside at 8:00am. After the parade, stick around for face painting and fun with 30A Radio. At 7:00pm, the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra takes the amphitheater stage for a Pops Concert under the stars. A spectacular fireworks show will light up the sky at 9:00pm.
Rosemary Beach
Head to North Barrett Square for a Bike Decorating Contest at 7:30am followed by a Bike Parade throughout the Town Center at 8:30am. After the parade, gather your family for an old-fashioned field day on the Western Green complete with sack races, a water balloon toss, games, prizes and more. That evening the Totally Hep Cats rock the stage with tunes from all decades. Enjoy a star-spangled fireworks show over the beach at 8:45pm.
WaterColor*
Bring your bike to Cerulean Park and decorate it with red, white and blue for the annual WaterColor 4th of July Bike Parade.
*This is a private event for WaterColor homeowners and guests.
4th of July is booking quickly.
Celebrate the Red, White & Blue at the beach this year!
Mermaid’s Manor is waiting for YOU!
As soon as you walk in the door, this luxury vacation rental feels like home. Elegant, spacious and centrally located this home is perfect for a family getaway.
5 Bedroom | 5.5 Bath
WaterColor | Park District
Memorial Day Weekend ushers in the dog days of Summer. Days filled with sunshine, sand and salt air. To kick-off our favorite season of the year, 30A communities have planned a weekend full of activities to celebrate the holiday weekend.
Seaside
Friday, May 25th
4:00pm | Stories by the Sea- The REP is excited to present a free, one-of-a-kind storytelling experience for kids of all ages at Solomon Square.
8:00pm | Central Square Cinema: The Lego Ninjago Movie- Enjoy a family-friendly film under the stars! Bring your chairs or blankets and head to the Seaside Amphitheater.
Saturday, May 26th
7:00pm | Summer Concert Series: Guthrie Brown- This Nashville native started playing the guitar at the age of 6. His sound has been compared to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and he has toured with Jonny Lang and Willie Nelson.
Monday, May 28th
6:30pm | The Prince & Pauper- The REP puts their spin on this classic tale. Peppy players take on this classic story, engaging the audience and creating lasting memories.
Alys Beach
Sunday, May 27th
7:30pm | Sinfonia Goes Pop- Enjoy the orchestral sounds of Sinfonia Gulf Coast under the palm trees at the Alys Beach Amphitheatre followed by a fireworks show over the Gulf.
Rosemary Beach
Friday, May 25th
10:00am | Havana Hat Bar & Got Ink?- Take home a special keepsake! Decorate your own fedora. Hats not your thing? Get creative with an airbrush tattoo or sing your favorite song at kids karaoke.
Sunday, May 27th
9:00am | 30A Farmer’s Market- Discover everything from fresh fruits and vegetables, grass-fed beef, kombucha, smoked meats and more from local vendors.
Monday, May 28th
7:00pm | Spring it On Concert Series- Pick up “Good Vibrations” on the East Long Green with Sun, Sand & Surf as they perform classics from the Beach Boys.
30Avenue- Inlet Beach
Friday, May 25th
6:00pm | 30Avenue Concert Series- Your toes will be tapping and hips swinging when I’magene takes the stage.
Saturday, May 26th
6:00pm | Enjoy local favorite, The Scratchtones as they take the stage for an evening full of good vibes and tunes.
Summer is finally here and Dune Vacation Rentals is celebrating with sale on weekly stays for the month of June! We are excited to offer special all-inclusive pricing starting at under $3,000!
Save up to 50% on select luxury vacation homes!
Call 855.813.3783 to book your June beach getaway today.
**Must call for discount pricing. This offer is only applicable to new reservations and is only available on select homes. Stay must take place in the month of June. Excludes 6/30 check-ins.
Beach Music Carriage House
1 Bedroom | 1 Bath
Sleeps 4
Rosemary Beach
All-Inclusive $2,250
25 Half Moon Lane
4 Bedrooms | 3.5 Bathrooms
Sleeps 10
WaterSound West Beach
All-Inclusive $3,000
99 Compass Way South #308
3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms
Sleeps 8
WaterSound Beach
All-Inclusive $6,500
Seas the Day
5 Bedrooms | 4.5 Bathrooms
Sleeps 10
WaterColor
All-Inclusive $4,400
Libbysand
5 Bedrooms | 5.5 Bathrooms
Sleeps 11
WaterColor
All-Inclusive $9,995
Gulf Breeze
5 Bedrooms | 6.5 Bathrooms
Sleeps 14+
WaterColor
All-Inclusive $8,500
Exhale
4 Bedrooms | 3.5 Bathrooms
Sleeps 12
Seaside
All-Inclusive $8,800
Spring is in full swing and we are thrilled to be a part of your 30A beach getaway! Dune Vacation Rentals offers luxury vacation properties throughout the beautiful communities in South Walton including WaterColor, WaterSound, Rosemary Beach, Inlet Beach, and more. Discover your best beach getaway with Dune! Book DUNE DIRECT & Save by receiving the lowest rates, guaranteed.
Rolling Dunes Cottage & Carriage
Located at 92 N Winston Lane in Inlet Beach, Rolling Dunes Cottage boarders Rosemary Beach (1st street east of Rosemary Beach) and offers guests a private salt water pool, ample privacy, and a beach access straight down Winston Lane!
Libbysand
Located at 243 Pine Needle Way, Libbysand in WaterColor’s Forest District offers guests a private pool, expansive outdoor living space, and an elegant coastal luxury vacation home.
Seas the Day
Located at 126 East Royal Fern Way, Seas the Day in WaterColor is a stunning 2-story luxury vacation property ideal for a family retreat or friends gathering! Just 3 houses from the Dragonfly Pool, Seas the Day overlooks the park and invokes calm coastal rejuvenation.
Welcome to 433 Western Lake Drive in WaterColor, Florida! An exceptional home located in the Park District along the 30A corridor, WaterColor beckons to visitors and residents alike looking for outdoor recreation, fine dining and retail boutiques, as well as an abundance of water centric activities including private beach and dune lake access. A private pool, gourmet chef’s kitchen, and open living concept are only a few of the obvious highlights of this meticulous property.
Stay, Plan, and Play your Spring Beach Getaway with our Concierge Service! Discover our collection of luxury vacation homes for all seasons at Dune Vacation Rentals.
The featured homes below have limited Spring availability, call (855) 813-3783 for details or to make a reservation.
‘118 SCRUB OAK’ Stunningly appointed open concept 4400 sq ft custom home w/ carriage house and a dipping pool. This WaterColor Park District home offers fabulous scenic views and sleeps 14 guests!
’41 MISTFLOWER’ Gorgeous 7 bedrooms/ 6.5 bathroom luxury vacation home in WaterColor offers 5,000 sq. ft. of living space and comfortably sleeps eighteen!
‘ROLLING DUNES COTTAGE AND CARRIAGE’ Beautiful custom home with a private saltwater pool, sleeps 15 and is located next door to Rosemary Beach.
’13 Quarter Moon Lane’ Charming, impeccably decorated 3 BDRM home in WaterSound West Beach, sleeps 9. Open concept 1st floor plus second floor living area, a 5 min walk to the community pool/beach access and 1 mile from The Hub 30A.
From the finest culinary events to the most eclectic art shows, Scenic Highway 30A offers a variety of can’t miss events throughout the year. Discover a new experience and plan your beach getaway today– www.dunevacationrentals.com!
January | 30A Songwriters Festival
A music lovers dream—the 30A Songwriters Festival gets better every year. Highlighting over 175 artists in over 25 venues along Scenic Highway 30A—the weekend is jam packed with over 225 performances.
February | Bourbon Beer & Butts at Alys Beach
As the kick-off event for the 30A Wine Festival, Bourbon, Beer & Butts brings together distilleries from across the country, local and national breweries and top culinary talent from across the US. Live music and the serene setting of Alys Beach set the perfect tone for this culinary experience.
March | Seaside Neighborhood School Half Marathon & 5k
Presented by Vera Bradley, the Seaside Neighborhood School Half Marathon & 5k attracts both novice and experienced runners. This event includes a full weekend of events leading up to the big race day including Taste of the Race featuring prominent chefs of the area. Race day is complete with a silent auction, live music and a post-race party.
April | Seabreeze Jazz Festival & South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival
Named a “Top 10 Jazz Festival in the USA” by JazzIZ Magazine and recently nominated as “Best Jazz Festival” at the Oasis Smooth Jazz Awards, the Seabreeze Jazz Festival offers a weekend of amazing music, sunshine and fun for all.
Celebrity winemakers, distillers, chefs and brew masters come together to wine, dine, educate and entertain guests with a weekend of events that will have you returning year after year. Add the South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival to your calendar now.
May | Digital Graffiti
An art festival like no other, Digital Graffiti transforms the iconic white walls of Aly Beach into an outdoor art gallery. This unique event brings together the design, technology and architecture to create an experience you will not forget.
June | Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic
This world-class, million-dollar sportfishing tournament takes place during the height of the Gulf Coast’s blue marlin season. The week-long festivities include a golf scramble, outdoor movies, fireworks and more!
July | 4th of July on 30A
Summer is a special time on 30A! Each community features nightly events including movies on the lawn, live music, sand sculpting lessons and many more! 4th of July weekend offers all of this and more!
August | Sandestin Triathlon
Swim, bike or run your way to the Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort for this premier sporting event. With over 700 participants each year, this event is perfect for the most athletic visitors.
September | Baytowne Wharf Art Walk
This three-day art festival lights up the night! An eclectic variety of renowned artists showcase their hard work to the sounds of artists from across the Southeast.
October | Rosemary Beach Uncorked & South Walton Fashion Week
Set in the idyllic community of Rosemary Beach, this seaside culinary & wine event sells out every year. Considered a boutique wine festival, Rosemary Beach Uncorked, features exquisite wines, the areas best restaurants and live music.
Prepare the Runway! South Walton Fashion Week is a multi-day event that is hosted in venues in all 16 South Walton beach communities. Enjoy runway shows, trunk shoes, parties and special retail shopping experiences.
November | Telluride MountainFilm on Tour at WaterColor
Always the first weekend in November, this two-day outdoor film festival educates, inspires and motivates.
December | New Year’s Eve Celebrations on 30A
Ring in the New Year on 30A! Live music in Seaside, fireworks in Rosemary Beach and a polar plunge in WaterColor, there are so many activities to choose from.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and the holidays are in full swing on 30A! A variety of concerts and events are planned to make this special time of year merry and bright!
Seaside Florida has a full month of events planned. From the Ballet Pensacola’s performance of the holiday classic, The Nutcracker, to Seaside’s annual Turn on the Town event complete with a holiday parade and photos with Santa Claus.
Celebrate the New Year’s at WaterColor Florida and start the new year with the traditional Polar Bear Plunge on New Year’s Day!
Visit the East end of 30A and discover the magic of Rosemary Beach. Enjoy Breakfast with Santa and Christmas Dinner at Havana Beach Bar & Grill.
Click HERE for a full calendar of holiday events!
SAVE THE DATE: January 12-18, 2018 | The 30A Songwriters Festival returns for its 9th year!
Plan your beach getaway– Book your stay TODAY!
Save up to 12% over VRBO and Airbnb when you book Dune Direct!
Find the perfect home away from home for the holidays! Dune Vacation Rentals offers a variety of large, open concept luxury vacation homes perfect for the whole family or multiple families. Spend your holidays playing in the snow, white sand of the Emerald Coast!
63 Western Lake | WaterColor
7 Bedrooms, 7.5 Bathrooms
41 Mistflower Lane | WaterColor
7 Bedrooms, 6.5 Bathrooms
209 Western Lake Drive | WaterColor
7 Bedrooms, 7.5 Bathrooms
433 Western Lake | WaterColor
6 Bedrooms, 6.5 Bathrooms
Starfish | Rosemary Beach
6 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms
Dune Vacation Rentals offers a variety of concierge services to make your beach getaway memorable. Start planning your holiday festivities at the beach!
Escape to 30A this winter! Trade in icy winter weather for the snow-white sand and sunshine of the Emerald Coast. Dune Vacation Rentals is excited to offer guests a home away from home during the colder months! Book your long-term rental for the months of January & February!
Coast is Clear | Seacrest Beach- $2596
Forever Friday II | Inlet Beach- $6986
Nautilus Cottage | Rosemary- $5390
224 Gulf Bridge Lane | WaterSound- $5180
Exhale | Seaside- $6272
Siena by the Sea | WaterColor- $5234
**Monthly rates do not includes taxes or fees.
Long term rentals book quickly! Do not hesitate! Call 855.813.3783 to reserve your home for the winter!
If you make your way to end the East end of Scenic Highway 30A, you will discover the unforgettable community of Rosemary Beach. This charming area features grand homes, lush green spaces and a West Indies style architecture. The heart of the town is a bustling town center complete with a variety of restaurants and unique shops including The Hidden Lantern bookstore and Amavida Coffee.
This laid-back yet lively neighborhood is the perfect beach escape. With 2,500 feet of white sand, beach front property your family can enjoy days of fun in the sun and toes in the sand. Playgrounds, parks and long, green lawns provide a place for family games of the lawn or the perfect place for an afternoon picnic.
Grab a beach cruiser or put on a pair of comfortable shoes to explore Rosemary Beach. Follow the many pedestrian paths or boardwalks through the trees and around. All paths lead to the emerald waters of the Gulf.
Plan to attend one of the area’s signature events or just relax and enjoy the view when you stay in the sophisticated community of Rosemary Beach.