It’s the most wonderful time of the year – the holidays in Florida! Commemorate the joy and cheer of the season with a spectacular holiday photo session on 30A. The 30A strip has a variety of charming coastal neighborhoods and seaside towns that make the perfect backdrop for holiday photos. We’ve compiled a list of the best places to take holiday 30A photos!
Seaside: Breathtaking Views and Pastel Perfection
Seaside is a picture-perfect town that feels like it’s straight out of your favorite rom-com. This area just beckons to be explored on foot. We’re talking cobblestone streets, green spaces, and pastel-colored homes – gorgeous! Seaside is well known for its charm and spectacular views of the Gulf. You’ll want to pick Seaside as the spot for your festive family photos or a romantic holiday portrait. The soft pastel colors of the homes create a dreamy background, while the cobblestone paths and iconic Florida landscaping add to the town’s old-world charm. Stroll along the charming streets lined with white picket fences or pose near the town’s iconic whitewashed beach pavilions. For the best light, visit in the late afternoon when the sun casts a warm glow. Don’t forget to take a shot near the Seaside Post Office, which is bound to be dressed up in her holiday finest!
Alys Beach: The Mediterranean Meets the Gulf
Wander along the shimmering whitewashed architecture and tropical greenery of Alys Beach! Alys Beach brings a touch of the Mediterranean to 30A. This unique community is a beautiful contrast to the pastels of Seaside, with its bright white structures that stand out beautifully in photographs. Alys Beach’s architecture is accented with palm trees and tropical plants that add a certain richness and variety to your holiday portraits. During the holidays, Alys Beach gets festive with string lights and holiday décor. There are also art installations scattered throughout the town which can be a fun element to pose near for the holidays.
Rosemary Beach: Classic Elegance
You’ll feel like you’ve traveled back in time when you visit Rosemary Beach. The town gives off a timeless elegance and feels like a European village – with its cobblestone streets, gas lanterns, and a warm, welcoming vibe. One of the main attractions here is The Pearl Hotel, an iconic building with sophisticated architecture and holiday lights that are just utterly magical for the holidays! Taking photos near the black-and-white facade of The Pearl gives your photos an upscale and elegant feel. Dress up in your finest and pose near The Pearl for a holiday photo that will impress friends and family. Rosemary Beach’s cobblestone streets are lined with charming shops and restaurants decorated for the season. Capture a cozy family photo along one of the lantern-lit streets or snap a shot by the town’s iconic town hall. You’re bound to come away with some sophisticated holiday memories at Rosemary Beach.
Eden Gardens State Park: Natural Beauty with a Touch of History
This park is located just a little ways off of 30A, but not too far. If you want your holiday photos to feature beautifully manicured gardens, towering oak trees draped in Spanish moss, and the historic Wesley House, this is the place for you. The Wesley House – a 19th century mansion – is truly stunning as it stands majestically in the background of your holiday photos. In the winter, the gardens have a quiet, peaceful beauty about them. The green landscape and blooming camellia flowers add a nice pop of color to your photos. Capture a shot of your family under the majestic oaks or take a romantic photo by the mansion’s grand porch.
Create Memories in a Dune Vacation Rentals Holiday Home
These scenic locations along 30A will help you produce some beautiful holiday photos. You might also consider having a photo shoot at your holiday home from Dune Vacation Rentals!
A stay with Dune Vacation Rentals lets you enjoy the homey comforts you love during the holidays along with luxury amenities and interiors that make for great photo-ops. Dune Vacation Rental properties are thoughtfully designed and situated in stunning locations along 30A. Whether you’re gathered in the living room, toasting to the season at the dinner table, or relaxing on your balcony – there’s always a beautiful moment that can be captured in a vacation home from Dune Vacation Rentals!
Celebrate the Holidays on 30A
This holiday season, why not take time to explore 30A and capture its magic through your lens? (Or the lens of your hired photographer.) Capture holiday memories in the pastel wonderland of Seaside, the Mediterranean-inspired Alys Beach, and the old-world luxury and natural beauty of Rosemary Beach and Eden Gardens. Your holiday 30A photos will tell a real story this year. Don’t forget to select your 30A Christmas rental away from home with Dune Vacation Rentals. Book your stay and make this a Christmas on 30A to remember!
