Area Info
Miramar Beach
Located on the west end of Walton County is Miramar Beach. Known for its smalltown feel, locals and tourists enjoy the scenic Gulf drive featuring beautiful homes, resorts, shops, and unique restaurants. Miramar Beach is home to Grand Boulevard, Sandestin Resort, and Silver Sands Outlet Mall.
Crestview
Conveniently located to Eglin Air Force Base and Hulbert Field, Crestview is one of the top relocation areas in the Panhandle. Crestview, also known as the “Hub City” , offers easy access to major cities in the panhandle including Pensacola, Destin, and Tallahassee. Crestview has seen tremendous growth in new homes, schools, and businesses over the past 10 years.
Destin
Destin, known for its clear emerald water, sugary white sand, and carefree lifestyle, has once again been voted a top destination. 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.
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. Freeport real estate is seeing a boom due to its fantastic location and planned future development. Freeport is located just north of Santa Rosa Beach, Scenic Highway 30-A, and Miramar Beach and a short distance to Destin and Panama City Beach. Just west of Freeport is Niceville which is an established community just north of Destin and Choctaw Beach which is mostly residential.… Read More
Okaloosa Island / Fort Walton Beach
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.
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 and is booming with an influx of businesses and jobs bringing more full-time residents to the area. Named 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 it is currently seeing an influx of large… 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 a stunning stretch of South Walton beaches.