A Guide to Your 30A Beach Picnic

Vacations seem to fly by no matter how long you plan them. Once you finally put your toes in our sugar white sand, you won’t want to leave. Why not make the most of your beach day and plan ahead for a picnic lunch? We’ve got some tips to plan your best beach day yet.

Your local grocery store has pre-cut fruit you can grab on the go for a light snack everyone will love. Watermelon is a summertime favorite that you can cut up at your 30A vacation rental before you head to the beach. Fruit kabobs are a great way to get a variety with easy cleanup. The Publix deli also has pre-made salads and wraps you can pick up for a quick lunch.

Black Bear Bread Company offers a variety of enjoyable options you can pick up and take with you. If your family is heading out early, Black Bear opens at 7am and you can snag some Granola, a Grains Bowl, or Acai Bowl to give you your morning energy.

If you’re near Gulf Place, you can choose from Sunrise Coffee Shop or Pecan Jack’s for delicious ice cream. They each have a large selection of flavors and toppings that you can bring across the street to the beach. Also in Gulf Place on 30A is Pizza By The Sea if you want to close out your beach day with a tasty pizza. All that swimming can work up an appetite and pizza is sure to satisfy the crew. 

You don’t want to ruin a good beach day by eating or drinking something that upsets your stomach while out in the sun. Here are some good tips for things you shouldn’t eat at the beach. Coffee and tea make your body expel more salt and water, leaving you dehydrated. Some vegetables are harder to digest and can leave you bloated and uncomfortable. These are some of the 12 things to avoid on your beach day.

There is no better way to spend your day than relaxing by the beach. Bring your picnic lunch and you won’t have to leave!

Published on Sunday, March 31, 2019