10 REASONS TO TAKE YOUR BEACH VACATION IN THE FALL

If you just take an annual trip to the beach in the summer, you are missing the best Emerald Coast has to offer. Here are 10 reasons to embrace the Emerald Coast in the Fall. With the summer season winding down across the Emerald Coast, the summer crowds have left, the sun is still shining, the water is still warm, and best of all the temperature and humidity are dropping making it the ideal time to connect and explore the great Emerald Coast. Here are a few suggestions to consider for your Fall Beach Getaway.

1. Take Advantage of Lower Rates
   With the summer crowds dissipating, kids going back to school, and the weather cooling down, this is the perfect time to grab a vacation at a lower cost. If you’re looking to get the biggest bang for your buck, plan an off-season vacation in the Fall, and take advantage of the lower prices, cooler weather, and smaller crowds. Want to see just how great the savings are? Just take a look at our resort’s selection!
2. Less Crowds
   Take a hint from the locals, late summer-early fall is the best time to get out and enjoy all that the Emerald Coast has to offer. With the summer crowds gone and the kids back in school, it’s the perfect opportunity to visit some of the more popular attractions without the wait.
3. Cooler Weather
   You can look for cooler weather right around early September. The temperatures start dropping off, bringing us cooler nights, less humidity but surprisingly warm waters. This makes for the perfect opportunity to enjoy the beaches and the outdoors without getting overheated. The cooler weather also makes for great outdoor dining and drinking outdoors, too. Relax at some of the many great beachside restaurants and bars, check out a live show, or sip a cocktail aboard a dolphin cruise as the sun sets beyond the horizon.
4. Hiking Trails
   This is the perfect time of year to take advantage of Florida’s natural beauty. Roam, hike, or bike around some of the areas Conservation Parks and discover the natural beauty and wildlife, like eagles, alligators, whitetail deer, and more. St. Andrew’s State Park in Panama City Beah has both on and off-beach activities with hiking, designated swimming areas, fishing piers, pavilions, and even snorkeling equipment to rent.
5. Return to Simplicity
   In summer, retailers compete fiercely for their share of your vacation dollars. The result can be a lot of noise and distraction. Visit the Emerald Coast in fall and you’ll find the hawkers and cheap tourist shops closed up, leaving authentic mom and pop restaurants, local artists and plenty of natural beauty.
6. Walk-in Seating
   Many seaside towns either have reservation-impossible world-class restaurants or popular seafood dives with lines out the door. In fall (and winter), locals walk right into the best restaurants and local favorites. Same goes for museums and local attractions.
7. New Culinary Experiences
   If you’ve visited the beach in summer, you’ve only experienced that region’s summer food. Visit in fall and you’ll experience a new world of local cuisine, and plenty of new favorite dishes.
8. Fishing Season
   If you are an angler looking for some fun, productive time on the water, then fall is the time of year to be in the Emerald Coast. As the water temperature cools, predator fish begin to feast on schools of baitfish that are preparing to migrate to warmer waters, this makes for some exciting fishing action. Whether you prefer to fish inshore, around the inlets, or along the beaches, there will be plenty of fish to catch, including the elusive tarpon and sought-after flounder.
9. Breathtaking Sunsets
   All sunsets are beautiful, but if you haven’t seen a fall sunset in the Emerald Coast, you are missing out! During the fall, the low-hanging clouds make for some of the most spectacular and breathtaking sunsets we have ever seen, leaving you with stunning pink and fiery orange sky.
10. Perfect Time to Vacation
    Whether you enjoy relaxing or being busy and taking in the sights, you can’t go wrong in the Emerald Coast. If you like the beaches, why not book a condo right on the beach? Best Beach Getaways has everything you need to make your fall vacation perfect.