re: The Real Civil War's Gonna Start on 30A!...

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I got into it with a property owner down there last year. He called the cops. Everyone agreed that he only owned down to the mean high tide line, but nobody knows exactly where that is, so the cops told us to stay close to the water. Not in wet sand, but no more than about 15 yards from the water, which was perfect. As soon as the cops left, the rest of the back row folks followed suit and completely filled the beach in front of his house. He finally just went back inside.

This is why I won’t go back to 30a. Too crowded.

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We used to go to that area frequently for spring break. Have friends that live near Rosemary Beach and Miramar Beach. For them (the locals) this has become a huge issue. How the big mansions have blocked the beautiful beach access for the locals and visitors that can't afford renting or owning them.

Depends on the season, Spring Break, and the summer months are the busiest times, with long lines and crowded beaches, but it's generally crowded most everywhere along 30A. Not only in Destin and surrounding areas, but most other beach/tourist destinations.

While the area is a victim of their own success, it generally still has remained quaint and kept its uniqueness through its growth. Good times are late August or October - November. Less crowded then and still good Beach weather. Just have to pick the right time of year and less crowded beaches (they are there along the coast, like Navarre Beach towards Pensacola, which is largely quiet and less packed, or try Cape San Blas or Mexico Beach).