Here are the best things to do, see, and eat on a day spent in Alys Beach, whether you're dropping in from a nearby beach town on Highway 30A or staying right in the midst of the coastal beauty.

and Alys Beach. All were charming and had lots to do, but as a Florida native who writes about travel for a living, there was one spot I'd recommend if you're looking to get the full 30A ...

I spent time along Florida's 30A in three towns: Seaside, Rosemary Beach, and Alys Beach. Each beach town was very different, and the one I liked best felt the most "Florida" to me. The 30A beach ...