If you want to see what grocery price gouging looks like in its natural habitat, go visit the…read morePublix Super Market at WaterColor Crossings that serves Seaside and Seagrove. Walking into that store feels less like grocery shopping and more like accidentally wandering into a tourist-trap convenience store wearing a Publix costume. Everything is pristine. Everything is organized. Everything is friendly. And everything costs an absolutely absurd amount of money. A quick trip for a few basics turns into a receipt that looks like you accidentally bought groceries for a small wedding. You grab a few staples such as milk, eggs, sandwich meat, maybe a jar of mayo and suddenly you're staring at a total that makes you wonder if the cashier slipped a Rolex and a beach condo deposit into your bag. And the worst part is that nothing about the experience justifies it. This isn't some boutique organic market. It's just a normal Publix that realized it sits between Seaside vacation rentals and Highway 30A tourists with sunburns and no other options. The pricing feels less like inflation and more like a calculated shakedown of anyone within five miles who needs groceries. And this isn't just imagination. Publix has been getting hammered by shoppers across Florida for prices that can run 30-50% higher than competitors on basic items. People are literally posting receipts online because they can't believe how much they paid for ordinary groceries. That's exactly how this store feels. You walk in thinking: "Publix -- where shopping is a pleasure." You walk out thinking: "Publix -- where shopping is a financial mugging with fluorescent lighting." Sure, the employees are nice. Sure, the floors are clean. But none of that makes it easier to swallow paying vacation-town ransom prices for groceries that cost dramatically less literally anywhere else. The Seagrove/Seaside Publix isn't a grocery store. It's a well-lit toll booth for people who ran out of food on 30A.

Had everything we were looking for. It has a great deli,…read moreproduce and meat department.

This is specifically for the pharmacy…read more Pros - easy to order prescription refills and pay on the app, friendly enough workers Con - my prescriptions were set and stored on the floor where people walk. This is unsanitary and not a healthy practice. I already gave them this feedback and will not return to this location because of it. If I have to teach healthcare workers about why this is unhealthy, they have lost my trust. I hope my feedback results in healthier practices for prescription storage moving forward.

A long time customer of Publix, not just in Florida, this location provided the same excellence in…read moreservice, store cleanliness and courtesy of the entire staff, as one would come to expect. This location's space was also quite adequate with plenty of parking available. This review speaks to both and in-store shopping and ordering through instacart to have groceries delivered. Shopping is a pleasure, as they say.

This looks like a newer store. I like the layout and very clean! It was not very busy like the…read morePublix is just overrun. The liquor prices I thought were really excellent, especially for Florida where seems like the prices are typically higher than in Georgia. I will definitely go back the next time I'm at the beach.

Newly opened Walmart Neighborhood Market. Somewhat cheap grocery prices relative to other local…read morestores. Store is clean, carts were plentiful and steered well, and the employees looked happy. This store is primarily for groceries and other small household items. Didn't carry everything like a Supercenter.

Super cute market with tons of options. The biggest plus is the bakery options. I ordered the…read morebanana nut bread and 10/10, super moist and delicious. They have someone in the bakery sections to help you select then you have to pay at the cashier. The store is very small however the line goes by fast.

Cute, old school market in the heart of Seaside. I heard great things about the huge 32 oz mimosa…read moreso definitely had to go try! It was great and refreshing on a hot day. I was also pleasantly surprised by the homemade pasta salads, sandwiches, etc. that were available inside. It was fairly busy but the staff was quick to get everyone through the line.

This Walmart had an upbeat vibe that I've never seen before. People kept pouring in and happily…read moregrabbing items quickly. Maybe because it is located near the beaches and there are lots of tourists? It was across the street from the hotel so I decided to grab a few things. First off I found super fresh blackberries from Georgia. After being on the road for a few days, fresh fruit always helps. I also picked up some grass fed lean ground beef, some Cajun turkey breast, Sargento Swiss cheese and some fresh spinach. While in the bakery section, the freezer with Friendly's ice cream took me back to my childhood. Somehow I resisted and just snapped a few photos to share with my younger brother. We both loved Friendly's growing up in New England. Many shaves were almost empty in this store. I was happy to get what I needed and check out quickly. The people shipping here were friendly. I would definitely recommend this store if you are staying in the area.

This Walmart is absolutely different than all others for merchandise and employee courteousness…read more Small Beach town Walmart very convenient to where we are staying and also has a Murphy gas station across the street. Plus a liquor store with better prices than any liquor store around on 98 They still have the self checkout lanes that have been eliminated in other places due to theft

Really not a bad thing that I can say about this Publix. They have everything you might need for…read moreyour trip.

Always clean. Aisles in almost every store are stocked the same way. Great selection of fresh food,…read moremeat, produce and condiments. Staff is attentive and they seem to always have enough staff and checkouts open to go smoothly.

We love Buddy's! We stop in at least twice every time we come to 30A! Get a couple pounds of shrimp…read moreand scallops with corn and potatoes and eat them on the beach... and take a key lime pie to go.

Great place to get what you need, staff is friendly and knowledgeable. I would recommend coming…read morehere.

After our World System Builder meeting in Destin, I stayed at the Hilton Hotels & Resorts. After…read moredinner at Holi Indian Restaurant, we stopped to pick up some fruit and drinks before heading back to the room. The young ladies working at the register were incredibly kind, welcoming, and pleasant. As I was leaving, I asked if they had a couple of plastic forks, knives, and spoons. Not only did they happily bring them, but they thoughtfully added salt and pepper packets as well. Later in my room, as I was getting ready to enjoy my cucumbers, avocados, and oranges , I noticed the extra care they had taken. Such a small gesture, but it genuinely made my evening. In today's busy world, it's the little acts of kindness and thoughtfulness that leave a lasting impression. Their warm attitude and attention to detail were so appreciated that I ended up shopping there multiple times during my three-day stay. Moments like this remind us how powerful simple kindness can be.

Decent grocery store!…read more Reminds me of a Publix, but not quiiiiite up to snuff as far as layout and clean modern feel. Decent prices though! Don't love the way they do their clearance tags, lots of them arn't really clear on what the normal price is. I'd like more clear Clearance end caps and clearance sections and stickers easy to read. Decent grocery store, kind of small for a Winn Dixie I feel like, but ... has lots of good quality items. Found everything I needed, both for the preferred brand and off-brand items!

One of the cleanest grocery stores I've ever been to. Easily navigate-able. Prices were Florida…read morelow. Snack choices were plenty!

While this Publix is missing some things a lot of other Publix have, I'll tell you what. Danielle…read morethe deli manager is a saint. I'm not going to go too much into why, but her patience and people recognition and ability to put someone at ease was amazing. Her care for humans as displayed was fantastic. I say go there just to say hello to her.

I'm not a big seafood person but I came in with my mom and tried some of the fried groupers and…read morethey tasted so good! 10/10 would recommend to anyone in the area.

Probably the most amazing crab leg combos ever. Split a combo with 6 others and it was INCREDIBLE!…read more Worth the cost. Do yourself a favor and just get it.