30A TRAVEL GUIDE: BACHELORETTE PARTY EDITION
My girls and I just wrapped up a super fun weekend at the beach celebrating one of our very best friends and the most beautiful bride-to-be! Planning a bachelorette party is a ton of back-end work but it’s so fulfilling seeing everything come to life as it unfolds! If you’re interested in taking a trip to the 30A area of Florida I highly recommend doing so. It’s extremely picturesque, there are so many great dining options & tons of fun things to do! We thought it would be the perfect bachelorette destination for our girl and as always, it did not disappoint. Ever since I shared highlights of the weekend on my Instagram stories I’ve received tons of messages from you girls asking about everything - From decor, to dining, to everything else in between. I thought it would be most helpful to create a single guide right here on my website so that you can find all of the answers to your questions in one place + have it to reference later on!
So with that, enjoy this full-recap on what we did, where we ate, what I wore + more!
WHERE WE STAYED:
I’m linking the exact house we rented out here!
THE DECOR:
The first step to planning a bachelorette party is deciding the location, theme, the budget, & creating the itinerary. For Chandler’s bachelorette trip we decided on a “classy” well-done mermaid theme since we were taking a trip to the beach! I found most of her decor on either Amazon or Etsy & I’m linking it all below!
Simply click on the photos to shop each item.
THE INVITES:
The bachelorette party invitations were custom made by Weezie B. & Sally C. Designs! We also ended up ordering custom koozies and cups from them as well with a correlating design. They are so talented and always product the highest quality designs and prints. I also used them for Madison’s baby shower for her new baby girl, Aubrey Grace (you can check out that post here in case you missed it)! :)
You can’t go wrong using them for any + all of your printing needs!
THE GOODIE BAGS:
The girls felt so special when they arrived to their very own custom made goodie bags! My suggestion is to start with a purse, tote, basket, or gift bag and then start filling it with whatever you want! Our gift baskets contained a hangover kit (clear pouch with mini advil, scrunchies, chapstick, and liquidIV) and also items such as custom cups, custom koozies, straws, matching sarongs, and mini rose bottles. I put a few extra things in the basket for the bride. I’m linking most of the items below for your convenience!
**OUR MATCHING SARONGS ARE FROM KENNY FLOWERS: SHOP THEM HERE
Simply click on the photos to shop each item.
WHAT WE DID:
Here is the exact itinerary I planned for the trip:
THURSDAY:
ARRIVE AT 30A
SETTLE IN + UNPACK
GOODIE BAGS + CHARCUTERIE BOARD + WINE
STAY IN, PLAY CUSTOM BRIDE-TO-BE GAMES, DRINK, ORDER PIZZA
FRIDAY:
1030 BRUNCH & MIMOSAS LINGERIE SHOWER, PLAY GROOM ? VIDEO
12pm BEACH TIME W/ MATCHING SARONGS
DINNER AT SURFING DEER
BEACH BONFIRE AT SUNSET 7-9PM
SATURDAY:
11am BRUNCH AT GREAT SOUTHERN CAFE
POOL PARTY AT THE HOUSE
630-8PM PRIVATE ROOFTOP DINNER AT CHIRINGO GRAYTON
SUNDAY:
HEAD HOME
WHERE WE ATE:
Our friends at Chiringo Grayton were kind enough to reserve their entire balcony for our party and provide each girl with a complimentary appetizer and entree. It was truly one of the highlights of our entire trip and we had a blast during our visit!! Chiringo is one of my very favorite spots to eat on 30A and I always make a point to visit every time I’m in the area. It’s located only a couple of steps away from the gorgeous beach in Grayton and is such an ideal location. They have the most perfect beach view from the restaurant (especially from the balcony) and I highly recommend visiting at sunset so that you can gaze at the amazing colors in the sky, while eating their delicious food / drinking one of their yummy cocktails. The service at Chiringo is top of the line and the staff never fails to impress me! They truly went above and beyond to make our entire dining experience perfect. Overall, Chiringo is a MUST if you’re in the 30A area!
You can visit their website here & check them out on Instagram here!
**Keep scrolling for more restaurant recommendations!
OTHER RESTAURANT RECS:
I pulled these from my bestie, Madison Freeman’s website.
Brunch and Breakfast
Great Southern Cafe - This restaurant is well-known in seaside and they have amazing benedicts that are worth checking out
The Pearl - They have an excellent brunch menu with an atmosphere to match. Oh and a build your own Bloody Mary bar!
The Perfect Pig - One of my all time favorites! They have 3 locations on 30a which makes it easy to visit no matter what beach you're staying at. The Parmesan crusted grilled cheese... heaven on earth!
Modica Market - Grab and go mimosas and amazing biscuits! They also carry really great local goods and a fabulous selection of beers/wine.
Bud and Alley's - A great to eat with a beautiful ocean view.
Black Bear Bread Company - Pastries and breakfast are a game changer!
Charlies Donut Truck- Located in Alys Beach in the green space and in Seaside by the Publix. Hurry up and get there, because they sell out quick!
Lunch
Shrimp Shack - My husband and I love eating here right when we get to the beach. Get the gumbo and some oysters!
Chiringo Grayton - Has such a cool beachy vibe. The colorful decor and roof top ocean view is definitely something to see!
723 Whiskey Bravo - Perfect spot for a delicious lunch or dinner, great cocktails, and a roof top ocean view.
Cowgirl Kitchen - There are a few locations on 30a and it is a great casual lunch spot!
Food Trucks in Seaside - From grilled cheese trucks to BBQ trucks they have so many awesome options to choose from.
Dinner
Bruno's Pizza - We love stopping at Bruno's when we are arriving late. It is the perfect casual dinner spot.
Caliza - There is no other restaurant like this on 30a. It is like you are in a different country. The menu is divine and the atmosphere is breathtaking.
George's - Their Lobster quesadillas are out of this world. You can also heat up a cute cocktail bar in Alys called Neat, that is right next door after dinner!
Cafe 30A - if you are looking for a dinner spot with a great wine selection, this is your spot!
Cuvee 30A - This is an upscale seafood restaurant that I just recently tried out for the first time. It is AMAZING!
Shunk Gulley - The fish sandwich and avocado dip are delicious.
Cocktail Spots:
If you have any other questions feel free to email or DM me on Instagram & I’m happy to help!