State Road 30A Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals

Life on Florida County Road 30A is easy. Navigating CR 30A: Point Washington State Forest segment is even easier when you don’t have to fight the summer crowds for parking! A Street Legal Golf Cart will help you negotiate a tight spot at a busy beach access or zip your gang in and out of the different hotspots along scenic 30A. Enjoy your vacation days to the fullest with comfort and convenience!

While cruising in the salt air is a great way to take in all 30A has to offer, there are a few things to keep in mind when renting a golf cart while in Walton County, Florida.

Is it Legal?

Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals on 30A are easy when you know the law. Low-speed vehicles, or LSV’s, are allowed to drive on county-maintained roads that have a posted speed limit of 35 mph or lower. This includes 30A! We all know what a speed limit sign looks like but to you know how to distinguish between a county-maintained road and a privately maintained road? Simple! All county road signs are GREEN while a road that is privately maintained has a BLUE sign.

To be considered a street-legal vehicle, the cart must have functioning headlights, tail lights, and turn signals. The vehicle must also have a rearview mirror, a windshield, reflectors, a parking brake, and seat belts. A current, registered tag must be fixed to the rear of the vehicle at all times.

Low-speed vehicles are not allowed on bike baths at any time. Please obey all rules of the road.

Check Your Neighborhood Before Renting

There are vacation rental homes available in every neighborhood along 30A. Most of these are privately maintained and have their own rules about Street Legal Golf Carts and low-speed vehicles. Please check with your vacation rental management company about your neighborhood’s specific rules and regulations before renting an LSV.

These communities have specific guidelines and some restrictions on golf cart and low-speed vehicle use. You may not be able to rent a Street Legal Golf Cart or low-speed vehicle when renting a vacation home in:

• Rosemary Beach
• WaterSound
• Alys Beach
• Seaside
• WaterColor 
• Prominence

These communities follow only the county regulations surrounding Street Legal Golf Carts and low-speed vehicles. You usually can rent a Street Legal Golf Cart or low-speed vehicle when you are renting a vacation home in:

• Dune Allen Beach
• Blue Mountain Beach
• Grayton Beach
• Seagrove Beach
• Seacrest Beach
• Inlet Beach

Don’t forget – your rental management company will know if renting an LSV is permitted in your area. You can find more information about vacation communities that do not allow golf carts.

Who Can Drive?

According to Florida law, all drivers must be at least 16 years old and possess a current driver’s license. However, to drive our Street Legal Golf Carts on CR 30A, all drivers must be 21 years old and possess a current drivers license. Passengers must use their seat belts at all times when riding in the vehicle. If your child normally rides in a car seat, he or she will need to be safely buckled into one while riding in a Street Legal Golf Cart. You can find more information about how old you have to be to drive a golf cart in Walton County.

Where to Go on CR 30A

County Road 30A has 24 miles of breathtaking scenic Florida views. Just taking your LSV on a cruise in the perfect weather can be enough to set your mind at ease. There are plenty of places to stop and soak it all in while you’re out there.

The Beach

There are 40 public beach access points scattered along white sandy beaches and emerald waters of 30A. With a Street Legal Golf Cart, it’s much easier to navigate some of these smaller accesses. Load up all the gear you’ll need in a spacious and comfortable LSV.

Golf

There are two amazing coastal golf courses tucked away along 30A. The Santa Rosa Beach Golf & Beach Club  has 18 holes of, what Golf Magazine called, “The purest golf in the Florida Panhandle…” and is the only course in the area to boast two holes that back up to the Gulf of Mexico. Further east you’ll find  Camp Creek Golf Club. This course is nestled amongst all the native beauty and wildlife northwest Florida has to offer. Cruise from one of these courses to the other in your street legal golf cart.

Finds and Food

Whether you need to grab some yummy local florida seafood, find some beautiful new art from a local artist, or discover what’s new at your favorite boutique; there are plenty of places to stop along the way down 30A.

Ophelia

If you’re shopping for swimwear with lush prints and patterns, then you can’t miss Ophelia.  This cute boutique features unique and trendy swimwear as well as wonderful hats, beach totes and accessories.  With two locations along 30A in Seaside and Seacrest, you’re sure to find the beach look you want from brands such as Poupette St. Barth, Mara Hoffman, and Mikoh.

Grayton Seafood Company

When you’re craving authentic Florida seafood, hop in your Street Legal Golf Cart and drive over to the Grayton Seafood Co. Cold beer and a casual environment are the perfect compliment to the fresh seafood served in this local favorite located in the Uptown Grayton shopping center.

Justin Gaffrey Studios

Local artist, Justin Gaffrey, has a truly beautiful and unique way of presenting the natural wonders of 30A to us through art. His studio is located on 30A and is open to the public 6 days a week. If you want to take something home with you that captures the magic of 30A, a piece by Justin is just what you’ve been looking for.

No matter what you need on County Road 30A, a Street Legal Golf Cart will get you there quickly and easily.