If you’ve ever dreamed of living in an exotic tropical location but thought it wasn’t possible, it is because you’ve never been to The Emerald Coast of Florida. Destin is a stunning tropical town on Florida’s remarkable Emerald Coast, so named for its miles of clear emerald-colored coastal waters and white sand beaches. The town is nicknamed “The World’s Luckiest Little Fishing Village” because of its excellent waters and large fishing fleet. In fact, it is famed to have the largest fishing village fleet in the state of Florida.
Branching off U.S. Highway 98, Highway 30-A runs through some of the most stunning scenery in Northwest Florida. It’s a land of contrasts, with the white-sand beaches and emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico, wetlands and marshes teeming with wildlife, and forests of pine and century-old live oaks. Collectively called the Beaches of South Walton, the area is made up of 15 communities with personalities as diverse as the landscape.
There’s Alys Beach, a new resort town whose architecture was inspired by that of Bermuda, Antigua, and Guatemala. Its shops, restaurants, and art galleries are easy to explore on foot or by bicycle.
Emerald Bay is an 18 hole championship course designed by Bob Cupp and is believed by many to be one of northwest Florida’s very best. It also sits on the Choctawhatchee Bay in Destin Emerald Bay is a full-service facility with a restaurant, practice range, two putting greens and a 1,800 square-foot Pro Shop fully stocked to meet your every need.
Kelly Plantation’s 908 acres sit between the southern shore of Choctawhachee Bay and the Gulf-front Henderson Beach State Recreation Area. With most of the land left undisturbed by the development, Kelly Plantation is a peaceful and beautiful place – enhancing, rather than intruding upon, the natural beauty of the landscape. The homesites are woven throughout a series of neighborhood parks, pedestrian trails, lakes, nature preserves and a Fred Couples’ signature golf course that was selected by Golf Digest as the “Best new private course in America”.
Regatta Bay, located along the Choctawhatchee Bay in Destin Florida and just minutes to the white sand beaches of the Emerald Coast, Regatta Bay is an extraordiinary gated, master planned community with every amenity including an award winning championship golf course, tennis courts, amenity center with pool and playground, nearly 120 acres of protected woodlands, 28 acres of lakes and a 16,000 sq. ft. clubhouse with a luxury world class dining.
Rosemary Beach, Established in 1995 is a growing community of homes, shops, and restaurants overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Established in 1995 and named for the dune rosemary, Rosemary Beach, Florida, is a great place to unwind and soak up the scenery. Relax amid calm gulf waters, soothing rays of sunshine, and silky sand beaches.
Seaside made a splash in the architectural world when it was developed some thirty years ago as the perfect small town, planned to encourage walking and a community spirit. Today, it still boasts a pedestrian-friendly design, with shops, restaurants, and services all just a short walk or bike ride away.
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