Hey y'all! We're Ange and Nick, the family behind Emerald Coast Playbook.

We're a military family, parents to a busy blended family of six, and proud to call Florida's Emerald Coast home. After living in several communities across the area, we've fallen in love with everything this region has to offer—from beaches and local restaurants to family adventures, seasonal events, and the places that make life here so special.

We started Emerald Coast Playbook with one simple goal: to make it easier for families, visitors, and future locals to discover and experience the best of the Emerald Coast.

Every recommendation you see here comes from our own experiences. We visit the attractions, try the restaurants, walk the trails, attend the events, and share the honest tips we wish someone had told us before we went. We believe the best adventures don't always require a plane ticket—sometimes they're just around the corner.

Whether you're planning a vacation, researching a move, looking for a new weekend adventure, or simply trying to answer, "What should we do today?" we hope you'll find something that inspires your next outing.

So come explore with us, discover a few hidden gems, and as we like to say...

Add it to the list.