September 25, 2025Ideal for: Families, foodies, and anyone who believes in skipping straight to dessert.
WHO SAYS DESSERT HAS TO COME LAST?
Along 30A, sweet treats don’t sit quietly at the end of a meal, they take center stage.
From fudge with a side of nostalgia, to cakes that deserve their own photoshoot, this stretch of coast is sprinkled with indulgences.
Each beach town has its own flavor, so the only real question is: one stop or a full-on dessert crawl?
SEASIDE SWEETS
Dawson’s Yogurt & Fudge Works
Soft serve swirls and slabs of fudge that feel like summer in candy form. Bonus: the retro vibe makes parents as happy as the kids.
Modica Market
Giant cookies, towering cake slices, and fancy treats for when you feel like upgrading snack time, this Seaside staple hides serious temptations.
It’s Heavenly Shortcakes & Ice Cream
The name says it all. A sundae here is basically permission to wander Seaside’s streets with sticky fingers and a big grin.
ROSEMARY BEACH DELIGHTS
The Sugar Shak
Imagine a candy wonderland that’s part retro, part Willy Wonka. Shelves stacked high with sweets, plus a few quirky finds you’ll want to smuggle home.
La Crema Tapas & Chocolate
The place where chocolate is less “dessert” and more “experience.” Think molten cake, sipping chocolate so thick it spoons like pudding, and hand-rolled truffles.
Piper’s Kitchen at The Pearl
Pop in for gelato or a pastry, then linger with a view that makes even your espresso shot feel glamorous.
WATERCOLOR INDULGENCES
Scratch Biscuit Kitchen
Locals whisper about the weekend cinnamon rolls like they’re contraband. One bite and you’ll see why.
The Candy Bar
A kaleidoscope of colors, bins, and wrappers. This is the kind of place kids drag parents into, and then nobody wants to leave.
Blue Mountain Creamery (nearby)
Handmade ice cream with all the creamy, dense perfection that justifies a detour. The waffle cones are reason enough.
GRAYTON BEACH GOODIES
Black Bear Bread Co.
Come for the coffee, stay for the cruffins. Seasonal fruit tarts also sneak their way into your box before you can say “just one pastry.”
Blue Mountain Bakery
Tiny, cozy, and unapologetically delicious. Sticky buns, muffins, and cookies that taste like they came from someone’s dream grandmother.
DONUTS, DONUTS, DONUTS
Charlie’s Donut Truck
The line forms early, and for good reason. Old-fashioned donuts still warm from the fryer. By noon, they’re gone.
Donut Hole (Inlet Beach)
Yes, the donuts are excellent. But the pies? Enormous. Grab one “for later” and thank yourself at midnight.
HIDDEN GEMS & SWEET SURPRISES
Sweet Henrietta’s (Santa Rosa Beach)
Cupcakes with personality, cakes with flair, and a side of Southern charm.
Kahve & Cream
Espresso and gelato, it’s the kind of pairing that makes your afternoon feel European.
Cafe Thirty-A
Dessert here feels like the finale to a perfect evening. Think pastry plates, creative spins, and wine pairings that make it all sing.
TIPS FOR A SWEET ADVENTURE
- Timing is key: Midday sugar rush? Perfect excuse for a cone. Evening walk? Dessert in hand makes it better.
- Make it a crawl: Why pick one spot when you can try three? (Calories don’t count on vacation.)
- Bring your phone: Between colorful shop fronts and melting ice cream selfies, you’ll want the proof.
TASTE THE SWEET SIDE OF 30A
From playful candy shops to elegant after-dinner indulgences, 30A knows how to treat a sweet tooth. Share your dessert-first adventures with @Oversee30A or use #OverseeSweetLife. We promise not to judge the sprinkles on your shirt.
And when the day winds down, your Oversee rental is waiting, complete with a kitchen for late-night cake raids and a fridge big enough for tomorrow’s pie.
