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Breakfast is a thing here in Cinnamon Beach, with  plenty of coffee and breakfast choices in the area to try something different each day.   While there are plenty of breakfast chain restaurants in the area, Palm Coast and Flagler Beach have more than enough unique local restaurants for your to experience and enjoy.   Closest to Cinnamon Beach Metro Diner, Photo by Metro Diner (Instagram) Rodie’s Place , Palm Coast (in the Hammock Area Beachside) is a simple breakfast and lunch spot in the Hammock (beachside area of AIA) and just a short bike ride from Cinnamon Beach.   This small restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating. They are open from 730 am-2 pm daily, except Tuesdays. Best All-around in Palm Coast Metro Diner , Palm Coast (Mainland in Publix shopping center), This all-day diner has a great breakfast menu with some unusual takes on some traditional items.   The service is always quick, and the coffee is bottomless.   Check out the chicken and waffles.   They have b

When you have gotten a little too much beach time during your vacation, there are some great shops in the area with beach attire, unique jewelry, art, décor, and souvenirs.   Here are just a few to consider. Sea Casas , Flagler Beach, is a unique boutique with treasures that include hand-blown glass, original art, jewelry, scarves, home decor, natural soaps, scrubs, and soy candles. Sea Casas, Photo by visitflagler (Instagram) Sea Casas, Photo by visitflagler (Instagram) County Road & Company Boutique , Flagler Beach.  This small shop is your one-stop-shop for beachy, boho women’s apparel and accessories.  Inventory changes frequently.  Country Road and Company, Photo by countryroadcompany (Instagram) Bahama Mamas , Flagler Beach – Bahama Mamas is a great place to find whimsical, fun, and tropical gifts to bring home. Lots of treasures to browse, accessories, gifts, and there are some adorable sundresses you’ll want to check out.   Bahama Mama, Photo by visitflagler (Instagram) Gal

Cinnamon Beach, Photo by fl-skies (Instagram) Cinnamon Beach and the Flagler beach area have great family and romantic photo spots to memorialize your beach vacation.  Regardless of how many places you want to take photos, don’t wait until the last vacation day to start your photo excursions.  It is best to plan a shot each day so that your family does not get tired, and it will help ensure you are taking the photo at the right time of day at each location.   Cinnamon Beach Everyone wants to get some great photos on the beach.  There are different types of shots you can achieve based on the location of the sun.  You can start at sunrise, with beautiful ocean sunrise photos with foreground shadow options.  Mid-morning is a great time to capture portrait shots around the beach and dunes.  An hour before dusk, the golden hour, is also a great time to have the ocean as a backdrop for your family photos.   Cinnamon Beach, Photo by lenaisiegendorf ((Instagram) Washington Oaks Garden State Pa

Usually, a day at the beach zaps your energy, and fixing dinner is not always high on the list of things to do on vacation.   So, takeout or delivery is a great option, especially when staying in a vacation rental with all the necessities to enjoy dining.     Takeout Almost all restaurants in Palm Coast and Flagler Beach offer the ability to order takeout.   I am going to provide some insight into restaurants that are remarkably close to Cinnamon Beach. Photo by Visit Flagler JT’s Seafood Shack is right on AIA just west of Cinnamon Beach.   It is a great Florida Seafood restaurant with dinner specials several nights a week, live music, and a lively bar.   They have both inside and outside dining options.   They do a great job of preparing everything on their menu to go.   It is so close to Cinnamon Beach that you will be able to get the food back to the condo, still piping hot and ready to eat. 386 is a fining dining restaurant with a children’s, pizza, and a regular menu w