More Sugary Deliciousness!

You all are going to have to get up early to score some of the best donuts on the Gulf Coast, but it will be worth it, I promise!

Charlie's Donut Truck is parked most every morning in the parking lot near George's Restaurant in Alys Beach, and the line forms early, about 6:30 AM. This little truck has a huge variety of scrumptious freshly made donuts, but when they are all gone the truck is closed for the day. Now is a good time to start a habit of rising at dawn, jogging on the beach or biking the 30A trail, and then picking up some donuts for the sleepy heads back at the beach house.

Hint: If you sleep in or feel like a donut later in the day don't despair! Sweet Jeni's has been known to sell Charlie's donuts and you might find some there. For information on Sweet Jeni's, see the post below.

Indulge Your Sweet Tooth at the Beach with Sweet Jeni's

In the mood for something sweet, or something to beat the heat? Sweet Jeni's in the shops at the Villages of S. Walton, Seacrest Beach, has just the thing. There are several flavors of icy cold gelato, but, at least to my mind, the real stars are the cupcakes. Sweet Jeni's cupcakes are works of art and as beautiful to look at as they are delicious. This cute shop also has all kinds of candy, some kinds I haven't seen since I was a little kid, or, as my children say, when dinosaurs roamed the earth. Stop in and say hello to the friendly people at Sweet Jeni's and have a cupcake. Then go jog on the beach to work up an appetite for the next delightful treat. You have to pace yourself. ;)

Restaurants Within Walking Distance of Our Seacrest Beach House

We are so fortunate to have a vacation home that is within walking distance of so many fine restaurants. I have listed them below by neighborhood. Seacrest Beach North is situated right between Alys and Rosemary Beaches, and it is a very easy walk from our house to any of these restaurants. So, enjoy a fabulous dinner and then walk off a few calories on your way home.

Seacrest Beach North:

La Cocina http://lacocina30a.com/

Seagrill http://seagrill.harborrestaurantgroup.com/

Alys Beach

George's http://www.georgesatalysbeach.com/

Caliza http://www.calizarestaurant.com/

Rosemary Beach

Restaurant Paradis http://www.restaurantparadis.com/

Onano Cafe http://www.onanocafe.com/

Cowgirl Kitchen http://www.cowgirlkitchen.net/

La Crema Tapas and Chocolate http://www.lacrematapas.com/

Summer Kitchen Cafe http://www.theskcafe.com/

Wild Olives http://www.wildolivesmarket.com/

Alys Beach Summer Concert Series

Wednesdays 7-9 PM, free and open to the public, the Alys Beach Foundation presents the summer concert series with seating on the lawn in the ampitheater. Wine, beer and shrimp boil will be available with proceeds to benefit the Alys Foundaton.

June 1- The Blue Ribbon Healers

June 8- Delta Reign

June 15- Bill Garrett and Friends

June 22- Kyle Lamonica and Friends

June 29- Cadillac Willy

July 6- Mile Marker 7

July 13- Coconut String Band

July 20- Daniel Ellsworth and the Great Lakes

July 27- Daphne Willis

Aug. 3- Groove Daddy

Aug. 10- Forrest Williams Band

Rosemary Beach Summer Events

There are several exciting events this summer at Rosemary Beach:

For kids of all ages, there is the Repertory Theatre production of Pinnochio Comedia in the North Barrett Square at 6:30 PM on June 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29- Free.

Moonlight and Movies on the Western Green at 8:15 PM on June 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. Bring a blanket and enjoy a family movie such as Yogi, the Karate Kid, How to Train A Dragon and more- Free.

Story Telling on the lawn at the Town Hall, 10-10:30 AM on June 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24 and 28 with the Repetory Theater Actors- Free.

The Starlight Ballet, June 19 at 7:30 PM on the St. Augustine Green, on-lawn seating- Free.

Seaside Summer Concert Series

6/1 The Defibulators
6/8 Mockinbird Sun
6/15 Tony Lucca
6/22 Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes
6/29 The Apace Relay
7/6 The Black Lillies
7/13 Lauren St. Jane and the Dead Westerns
7/20 Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
7/27 Honey Island Swamp Band
8/3 Joe Firstman
8/10 Tim Brantley

Free at the Seside Ampitheater, 7 PM Wednesdays this summer. Bring a low chair or a blanket and enjoy a variety of talented musicians under the stars.

"Life Shines (The 30A Song)" by Bryan Kennedy

In between all the shots of bikini-clad beach beauties ;-), this video is a Valentine to the beaches and beach communities of 30A. The neighborhood shown at the very beginning of the video is Seacrest Beach, where our house is located. Also included are Inlet, Rosemary and Alys Beaches, Grayton Beach, Seaside, Seagrove, and Santa Rosa Beach. Life really does shine on 30A.