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Inside the (tiny) Florida beach towns that feel more like Europe

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Editorial Summary

The creators explore the unique beach towns of Alice Beach and Rosemary Beach along Florida's Emerald Coast, noting their European colonial architecture and walkable layouts. They detail the exclusive nature of these beaches, explaining that access is typically restricted to residents, guests, or renters. The video covers various aspects of travel in the area, including dining experiences at local spots like Amavita, Pescato, and Citizen, as well as the high cost of local lodging and dining. The creators also provide practical advice for day trippers, such as identifying public beach access points like Gulf Lakes Access and Walton Dunes Beach Access. Beyond the beach towns, the journey includes visits to Deer Lake State Park, where they experience squeaky sand, and Florida Cavern State Park. They also visit Falling Water State Park, noting the impact of a drought on the waterfall. The trip concludes with a meal at Krabby Steves, where the creators reflect on how the area exceeded their expectations despite its reputation for being affluent.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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A Nibble

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Creator's Key Takeaways

From the stark white sundrrench streets of Alice to the cobblestone romance of Rosemary, you'd swear you were in Europe.

The squeakability of this sand is a 10 out of 10.

I would highly recommend that drink.

We would definitely go back to that happy hour as well.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Rent a property with beach access to visit Alys and Rosemary Beach.
βœ“Plan for parking challenges; arrive early for popular beach accesses.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

High cost of lodging and dining β€” Look for happy hour deals and rentals under $200 per night.
Beach access restrictions β€” Rent a property with beach access or use public beach accesses nearby.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to access beaches in Alys and Rosemary Beach?
QWhat are some good happy hour spots in the area?
QWhere can you find public beach access near Alys and Rosemary Beach?

Port Highlights

Alys Beach4 Happy Bacon
Rosemary Beach4Β½ Happy Bacon
Santa Rosa Beach3Β½ Happy Bacon
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