10-Day RV & Camping Grand Loop

Your day-by-day plan

1. 1

   Day 1

   Morning:Henderson Beach SP: doorstep Gulf

   Breakfast & coffee:It's Heavenly

   Afternoon:Harbor bike rides

   Bike rental:30A Bike Rentals

   Evening:Split-pontoon Crab Island day.

   On the water:30A Pontoon Rental

2. 2

   Day 2

   Morning:Break camp and move east to Topsail Hill Preserve's celebrated campground; register and set up

   Breakfast & coffee:Mr. Gyro Hero

   Afternoon:Ride the tram down to Topsail's pristine, undeveloped Gulf beach for a long afternoon

   Lunch:Great Southern Cafe

   Evening:Grill night at the site under the pines

   Drinks & nightlife:Beach Camp Brewpub

3. 3

   Day 3

   Morning:Topsail full day: pristine mile

   Breakfast & coffee:Grimaldi's Pizzeria

   Afternoon:Dune-lake dusk walk

   Lunch:Back Beach Barbecue

   Evening:Grill night.

   Dinner:Boshamps Seafood and Oyster House

4. 4

   Day 4

   Morning:Move to Grayton Beach State Park (campground or cabins) and set up

   Breakfast & coffee:The Local Market

   Afternoon:Paddle Western Lake — a rare coastal dune lake — right from camp

   On the water:Happy's Crab Island Watersports

   Evening:Red Bar splurge dinner in Grayton

   Dinner:Borago Restaurant

5. 5

   Day 5

   Morning:30A free-range day from the Grayton base: Seaside stroll

   Breakfast & coffee:Skippers Dock Seafood Market & Steam Machine

   Afternoon:Airstream lunch

   Lunch:Amavida Coffee Roasters

   Evening:Beach.

   Dinner:Stripes Pub & Grill

6. 6

   Day 6

   Morning:Springs spur: swim Morrison Springs, the 68°F blue hole

   Breakfast & coffee:3rd Cup

   Afternoon:Day-trip to Ponce de Leon Springs State Park for a second cold plunge

   Lunch:Andy D's Beachside Restaurant & Deck Bar

   Evening:Camp feast back at the site

   Drinks & nightlife:Papa Joe's Hideaway

7. 7

   Day 7

   Morning:REST DAY: hammock

   Breakfast & coffee:Don Cha Peruvian Food

   Afternoon:Gear dry-out

   Lunch:Bayou Bill's Crab House

   Evening:Last dune-lake sunset.

   Dinner:TC's Front Porch

8. 8

   Day 8

   Morning:Break camp slow with a last dune-lake sunrise walk

   Breakfast & coffee:Seacrest Sundries Market

   Afternoon:Final beach hour and a gear dry-out before the drive

   Lunch:Surfing Deer

   Evening:Roll home with three state parks compared and next year's favorite chosen

   Drinks & nightlife:Basmati's Asian Cuisine