Start the holiday season with Santa at a stunning Gulf-front restaurant on 30A
November 27, 2026
08:00 – 12:00
34 Goldenrod Circle, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Kick off the holiday season in style at one of 30A's most beloved dining destinations. Fish Out of Water at WaterColor Inn & Resort — a dramatic Gulf-front restaurant with panoramic views of the emerald green water — transforms for a magical Breakfast with Santa experience on the Friday after Thanksgiving.
From 8 AM to noon, families are invited to enjoy a delicious holiday breakfast buffet alongside a very special guest: Santa Claus himself. With the Gulf of Mexico sparkling just beyond the windows and the warm Florida sun lighting up the coastal scenery, this is a uniquely beautiful setting for your family's holiday memories. Come early — seating is first-come, first-served with no reservations accepted.
WaterColor is one of the most gorgeous communities along Scenic Highway 30A, and combining a holiday getaway with a Santa breakfast is a Thanksgiving-weekend tradition that families return to year after year. Whether you're making a day trip from Destin or spending the long weekend on 30A, this festive morning at Fish Out of Water is the perfect way to launch the Christmas season.
Families with young children, holiday travelers, Thanksgiving weekend visitors
Holiday breakfast buffet, photos with Santa, Gulf views, festive atmosphere
No reservations — arrive early, as this event fills up quickly. First-come, first-served seating from 8 AM to noon
Buffet pricing; contact WaterColor Inn for current rates