This past summer we had the most family fantastic vacation on the planet and it all took place at a State Park.
Many many moons ago I read an article in my FAV magazine, Southern Living, about the most affordable beach vacations in the south. One stood out to me, maybe because of the great price: Grayton Beach State Park.
And so a few years later (it takes a while to think on it you know) I looked it up and the Brennan/Severtson/Bowman/Graves clan booked 3 places.
When I say 'places' I mean CABINS. Duplex Cabins. Not the log kind, and not your typical state park kinds, because this kind is a short walk from the beach. They also feature a screened in porch, full kitchen, full bath, gas fireplace and 2 bedrooms.
Now, this is not just any beach, but one of the top rated beaches in these United States... #4 out of 10 to be exact.
It's so great it could be called Great-on Beach State Park.
But I digress.
No WIFI, No TV, lots of food (well...as much as you bring), sand, warm CLEAR water to wade in, and memories.
What awaits you is board games, mornings on a screened in porch writing your little heart out, and pine scented breezes, not to mention lizards in the road, bike trails galore, and smelly little fish shops...basically heaven on earth.
But wait, there's more! :
Because this place not only touts the beach, but it also touts the coastal woodlands.
I saw 3 deer and a snake on one bike ride, there's even a fire pit area (because you never know when the weather will turn chilly enough in the Florida summer to enjoy wienies and s'mores....my boys were BEGGING to go light a fire there, but ya know, we just never seemed to have time....).
And while I don't want you taking up MY week to go, I do want you to experience the same restful respite that we did so head on over to:
https://www.reserveamerica.com/camping/grayton-beach-state-park/r/facilityDetails.do?contractCode=FL&parkId=281033
and book yourself a week!
warning: If you let me know when you're going we might show up for an afternoon visit!
