Area Info
Destin
Destin, known for its clear emerald water, sugary white sand, and carefree lifestyle, has once again been voted a top destination in international surveys. Miramar Beach, Seascape, Topsail, and Sandestin are often referred to as Destin as they sit side-by-side and flow seamlessly into Destin, but they are in Walton County. The Destin area is home to multiple hubs for shopping, events, and restaurants such as HarborWalk Village, Destin Harbor Boardwalk, Village of Baytowne Wharf, Market Shops of Sandestin, Silver Sands Premium Outlets, and the Destin Commons. Destin offers several resort-style golf communities which include Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, Emerald Bay Golf Club, Seascape Resort & Golf Club, Kelly Plantation, and Regatta Bay Golf & Country Club. Summertime hot… Read More
Niceville / Freeport
While the coastlines are attracting international attention, the cities just north of the coast are booming. Full-time residents have found that living just north of the coast allows quick access to the beaches, events, restaurants, and shopping that the coastal cities have to offer but provides a little more breathing room, especially during the heaviest tourist seasons. One city in particular, Freeport, is seeing a boom due to its fantastic location and the planned future development. Expanding highways, new construction homes, and new shopping centers are going up in Freeport, and it is now one of the hottest places to live on the Emerald Coast of Florida. Freeport is just north of Santa Rosa Beach, Scenic Highway 30-A, and Miramar… Read More
Okaloosa Island / Fort Walton Beach
Although it is the sugary white beaches that attract more people to Fort Walton Beach, it has an impressive history and has reminders and dedications to its history with Civil War encampments, eighteenth-century pirates, and Native American inhabitants. Fort Walton Beach encompasses an area also known as Okaloosa Island. Golfers can enjoy Fort Walton Beach Golf Club and Shalimar Pointe Golf and Country Club while beachgoers won’t be disappointed in the miles of beaches that the Fort Walton Beach area has to offer. Some of the area’s unique offerings are Indian Temple Mound and Museum, Emerald Coast Science Center, Gulfarium, Heritage Museum of NW FL, City of Fort Walton Beach Heritage Park and Cultural Center, Air Force Armament Museum, and… Read More
Panama City Beach
Panama City Beach, one of the largest cities in the Florida panhandle, offers twenty-seven miles of pristine oceanfront as well as a wide range of activities, events, and restaurants popular with all ages and interests. Panama City Beach is located in Bay County is booming with an influx of businesses and jobs bringing more full time residents to the area. Named as the top place to invest in the United States, Panama City Beach has taken shape and grown impressively drawing in visitors from around the world to enjoy all that it offers. It is home to the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport and has repeatedly set records for economic growth and tourism and it is currently seeing an influx… Read More
Santa Rosa Beach / 30-A
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, tucked between Destin and Panama City Beach, is home to the world famous 24 mile stretch of the coastal communities known as 30A. Popular communities along 30A are Alys Beach, Rosemary Beach, Gulf Place, Grayton Beach, Seagrove Beach, Seacrest Beach, Blue Mountain, Seaside, Watercolor, Watersound Beach, Inlet Beach, and Dune Allen Beach. Each community provides its own planned community living, boutique shopping, renowned eateries, and stunning stretch of South Walton beaches. Biking, sunning on the beach, paddle boarding, outdoor dining, and perusing art galleries are some of the most popular things to do on 30A, but golfers will also find that there are picturesque courses in Santa Rosa Beach at Origins Golf Club or Santa Rosa Golf… Read More