The best sunset on 30A is from your own stretch of beach — and at Leeward Unit 2, you never have to go anywhere to find it.
From the beach, not a bar
The best place to watch the sunset on 30A is from the beach itself — west-facing, unobstructed, with your feet in the sand. Every beach on 30A faces the Gulf of Mexico to the south and west, which means every evening the sun sets into the water somewhere off to your right. On clear evenings the colors can be extraordinary — deep orange, gold, and pink reflecting off the water.
Why our location is ideal
At Leeward Unit 2, you step out the back door and the sunset is already happening. No driving, no parking, no walking to find a good spot. Our 200 feet of private beach — shared by nine units — is rarely crowded even at peak season, so you watch the sunset without fighting for position.
Other notable sunset spots on 30A
Bud and Alley’s in Seaside has a famous rooftop bar with a good western view — worth visiting once for the experience, though the crowds can be significant in peak season. The beach at Grayton Beach State Park offers a more secluded sunset experience if you want to drive west. But honestly: any stretch of open beach on 30A faces the right direction. The show is the same everywhere. The difference is how many people you share it with.
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