In life—and on vacation—little moments become the big moments. Teaching your son to shuck an oyster, belly flopping in the pool, laughing over fast-melting ice cream cones, a bike ride across a coastal dune lake… these glimpses of happiness are what you remember.
This Summer, spend time along the white-sand beaches of the Emerald and Forgotten Coasts.
Visit the Forgotten Coast
Life moves slower along the Forgotten Coast. This is not a fast-paced vacation destination. It’s a long-walks-on-the-beach-snorkeling-for-sea-urchins-eating-smoked-tuna-dip-and-fishing-the-day-away mode of vacation.
If staying in beautiful Cape San Blas, Port St. Joe, or Indian Pass, don’t miss oysters from nearby Indian Pass Raw Bar. This no-frills local favorite dates back to the 1930s and began building its loyal fanbase as the place to go for oysters in 1986. You can enjoy oysters raw, steamed, or baked year-round! Live music and games for the kids keep things fun while you wait for a table.
At the tip of Cape San Blas is a state park that feels a million miles away from everywhere. The T.H. Stone St. Joseph State Park has tall dunes and white-sand beaches on the Gulf of Mexico side and marshland teeming with life on the St. Joseph Bay side. Bird watchers, anglers, and hikers will love exploring the astounding natural beauty here.
Visit the Emerald Coast
Along the Emerald Coast, the pace of vacation bumps up a few notches. There’s famed deep-sea fishing in Destin, boutiques, Crab Island fun, premium outlets, local seafood, beloved architecture, and quaint beach towns that harken to a different era.
Scenic 30
Scenic 30A, connects a string of beach towns that are cherished by generations of families.
In Seaside, made famous by “The Truman Show,” you’ll find charming pastel cottages connected by sand paths that surround Seaside Square, a downtown area with a record store, professional theatre, a grocer, unique boutiques, and award-winning Gulf-front dining (or BBQ bought through an Airstream window).
WaterColor hugs the shores of Western Lake, the largest coastal dune lake in Walton County, and features fantastic community pools, a luxurious beach club, pocket parks, and lots of room for kids to run and play.
Nearby Grayton Beach is known for its longstanding laidback, groovy vibe. Splash in the Western Lake outfall if the lake has burst through to the Gulf or surf the waves. Listen to live music at The Red Bar and try their legendary food, or challenge the kids to a giant game of outdoor chess.
This Summer, spend time along the white-sand beaches of the Emerald and Forgotten Coasts.
Rosemary Beach feels a bit romantic with its towering oaks, cobblestone roads, and gas lamps lighting the way to the beach. It’s iconic West-Indies inspired homes surround pocket parks and a downtown with shopping and award-winning restaurants.
Dune Allen Beach, WaterSound, Seacrest, and Blue Mountain Beach complete the beauty of Scenic 30, and each little community has its own distinct flavor. Visit to see which one you love most.
Visit Miramar Beach and Destin
Florida’s luckiest fishing village is a wondrous site to behold. From the turquoise water of Crab Island to the deep blue of the Destin Harbor to the colorful menagerie of boats sailing past—Destin is a feast for the senses.
Miramar Beach has incredible beaches, local seafood, and offers the convenience of premium outlets, quick access to a multitude of restaurants, and grocery stores. In Destin, walk down to the Destin Harbor, where you can watch fishing charters unload their catch! Our concierge can even assist with a pontoon rental for a day on Crab Island, with a sunset dolphin cruise or deep sea fishing trip!
It’s the little moments you’ll remember most. Spend Summer along the coast.
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