Growing up in Nashville, Destin was always the spring and summer break destination. As a kid, there was nothing better than going to the beach during summer break — swimming all day, then biking at night with ice cream in hand. The sand didn’t bother me; the water was never too cold, and the sun was never too hot.
Destin is on Florida’s Highway 30A, which stretches along the Emerald Coast. The scenic road on Florida’s panhandle in the Gulf of Mexico has 16 charming, little beach towns. While Destin and Panama City Beach are more popular places to vacation, I wanted to spend a recent workcation somewhere that felt elevated and a little less touristy yet still evoked my nostalgia. Enter the Rosemary and Inlet Beach area. It ended up being a perfect fit with its offerings of things to do, less-populated beaches, and opportunities for wildlife viewing.
