The BEST Holiday Light Displays on Highway 30A and the Surrounding Areas
The Holiday season on 30A is one of the most magical times to visit the coast. Highway 30A and the surrounding areas have arguably the best holiday light displays! Keep on reading to find out where to find the perfect places for a holiday stroll or Christmas photo-op.
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Rosemary Beach
Spread throughout the town you will find gorgeous Christmas lights covering the branches of the Oak trees that live there. At the end of Barrett Square, the one of the largest Christmas trees you will ever see is lit up with every color of the rainbow. This amazing display warms the heart with holiday cheer and provides the perfect photo-op!
Seaside
Seaside Central Square is decorated to light the night each Christmas season. With a simplistic tree standing in the amphitheater near Airstream Row, Seaside is the perfect place for a holiday light stroll. Seaside also attracts crowds with its giant tree standing in the archway to the Seaside Neighborhood School. Traditionally, the Seaside Post Office is also decorated with a beautiful garland, and lights wrapped around the palm trees lining the area.
Grand Boulevard: Festival Of Trees
Several miles west of Highway 30A, Grand Boulevard puts on their annual Festival of Trees to get into the Christmas Spirit. Located in the center courtyard, the festival showcases trees personalized and decorated by local non-profits and charities. The showcase of trees normally opens early the week of Thanksgiving and is open to the public at no charge.
Watercolor: Cerulean Park
Watercolor’s main holiday light attraction is the stunning Christmas Tree that stands tall in Watercolor’s Cerulean Park.
Destin Commons
Snap some fun family photos with the Reindeer Topiaries and giant Christmas tree! The topiaries are spread throughout the Commons Complex, with the main tree situated in the center plaza. A bonus tree is also located in the parking lot near Highway 98.
Alys Beach
Most know Alys Beach by its iconic line up of Palm Trees and buildings of crisp white. During the holiday season, these same trees are decorated with bright white lights on their trunks. A near by Christmas tree keeps the Alys Beach color scheme, decorated with beautiful gifts, gold ornaments, and white lights all over.
Baytowne Wharf: 12 Nights of Lights
The Baytowne Wharf hosts a festive holiday light show multiple times a week leading up to Christmas! Introducing a NEW tree this year, you can watch 3 shows on the Event Plaza Lawn and Village tree every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 6PM, 7PM, and 8PM. This dazzling event will be taking the place of the regular Wednesday Night Concert Series to add special holiday cheer!
The Big Chill 30A
The Big Chill, formerly known as The HUB is open all season and ready to spread Christmas spirit! Be sure to visit the local restaurants and merchants to see each lit up with sparkling holiday lights!