Protecting Natural Resources
We work to preserve Scenic 30A's coastal dune lakes, native vegetation, forests, dunes, beaches, and other natural resources that make this corridor unlike anywhere else.
Scenic Highway 30A
Preserving What Makes 30A Special
Friends of Scenic 30A serves as the designated Byway Organization for Scenic Highway 30A, working to protect and enhance its natural beauty, scenic character, distinctive communities and quality of life.
Our mission
A corridor unlike anywhere else
Scenic 30A is a designated Florida Scenic Highway and National Scenic Byway, recognitions Friends of Scenic 30A helped make possible.
To learn more about this designation, please visit the Florida Scenic Highways Program website.
Preserving Scenic 30A
We advocate for thoughtful planning, landscaping, infrastructure, and maintenance that protect the beauty and distinctive character of the Scenic 30A corridor.
Improving Trails & Safety
We work to improve walking, biking and transportation safety throughout the Scenic 30A corridor through trail and pedestrian improvements, signage, connectivity and thoughtful transportation planning.
Educating & Engaging
We bring residents, businesses, visitors, and local government together to understand, appreciate, and help protect Scenic 30A's natural, historic, and cultural resources.
More than 20 years of impact
What Friends has helped make possible
Florida Scenic Highway
Helped secure Scenic 30A's designation as a Florida Scenic Highway.
National Scenic Byway
Helped prepare and advance the successful National Scenic Byway application.
Friends' Corner
Spearheaded the pedestrian and bicycle rest area at 30A and Eastern Lake Road.
Why 30A matters
More than a road
More Than a Road
Scenic 30A connects a remarkable collection of beaches, coastal dune lakes, state parks, forests, trails, and distinctive communities. Together, these natural and cultural resources create a sense of place unlike anywhere else in Florida.
Worth Protecting for Generations
What makes 30A special can easily be taken for granted. Protecting its natural landscapes, scenic character, trails, and community heritage ensures that future generations can experience the same extraordinary place that residents and visitors treasure today.
Scenic 30A resources
Organizations connected to the corridor
Explore organizations and resources connected to Scenic 30A, South Walton and Florida's scenic highway community.
