A kayaker and his dog.  Taken from the dock at Eden Gardens State Park.

Even the cloudy, hazy days are beautiful on 30A.  This photo was taken on Eastern Lake in Seagrove Beach, heading towards the gulf.

A thorny rose stem.  Taken from Eden Gardens State Park, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.  Photo courtesy of 30aWebDesign.com.

After having lunch at Baytowne Wharf in Sandestin yesterday, I snapped this photo of a gas lamp in front of the Le Jardin neighborhood.  The whole area is a great place for a stroll.

While dropping a letter a the Seaside post office, I heard that the Shrimp Shack across the street had just opened.  And I was lucky enough to have a camera with me. In the former Roly Poly Sandwich location, the Shrimp Shack offers steamed seafood.  From their menu…

“Welcome to The Shrimp Shack. We offer fast, friendly and efficient service while providing our customers with the freshest ingredients and seafood around.  Place your order at the front counter, then choose between the porch, deck or when available … beachside pavilion seating. We hope you enjoy your dining experience with us!”

Congrats to Bill and Heavenly Dawson on their grand opening!

A cloudy day at Eden Gardens State Park.  Taken from one of the hiking trails at Eden Gardens State Park in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.

The sunset reflected in the surf.  Taken from Rosemary Beach, Florida.  Photo courtesy of 30aWebDesign.com.

After a visit to St. Andrews State Park in Panama City Beach, I came home with an amazing assortment of shells.  What a beautiful park and fun day trip from 30A.

A beautiful day kayaking at Camp Helen State Park on Lake Powell.  These are the sand dunes right before you get to the beach.

Camellia flower in bloom. Taken at Eden Gardens State Park, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.  Photo courtesy of 30aWebDesign.com.