

The beach communities of Rosemary Beach, Seaside, Aly's and Santa Rosa Beach sit in this area. Known as the "Emerald Coast," it's a collection of small, unique, beautiful Florida beach towns nestled quietly between the busier areas of Panama City and Destin along County Road 30A. Related: Guide to getting started with points, miles and rewards credit cards What is 30A? Whether you've heard of it, the South's secret beach playground is a place you'll absolutely want to learn more about.

However, it still flies under the radar for many tourists. The area certainly experienced a surge in popularity and visibility during the pandemic. If you don't live somewhere in the South, you may have never heard of the beaches of 30A.
