September 1, 2025 at 8:00 am
One of the cool things about Seaside that really distinguishes it from other communities along 30A is its town square. It has a little grocery store, book store, record shop, art galleries, boutiques, eclectic home goods, and a row of vintage Airstreams selling an assortment of beach eats.
From the biggest mansion to the smallest cottage, all the homes in Seaside are tied together by pastel coastal colors and white picket fences. The town is also criss-crossed by attractive footpaths and adjacent to WaterColor's nature trails, making it extra walkable.
Technically this yellow house facing the Gulf of America is in WaterColor, but it's right on the boundary with Seaside so I'm including it here. The two communities are seamlessly connected, and sometimes the only clue that you've crossed over from one to the other are the different street lamps.
Seaside is also well-known for its unique beach pavilions. Here from left to right you can see the Odessa, Pensacola, and Coleman Pavilions. Unless you are a resident or guest beach access can be tricky, but of course the exclusivity is part of the draw.
This is Natchez Beach Pavilion.
Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach are also beautiful with their own unique shops, restaurants, and architecture. But if I had to pick a favorite town along 30A, it would be Seaside.
I would also be remiss to not mention that most of The Truman Show was filmed here.
