Sandestin Beach - South Walton, Florida

Address:South Walton, Florida

Sandestin Beach is not just another sunny strip of Florida sand—Sandestin Beach is a vacation world! A self-contained coastal community, golf resort, and beach retreat, Sandestin is like a posh Disney World for seaside fitness. With more than 7.5 miles of glittering white sands, 2,400 acres of oceanfront and bayfront land divided into 30 different, upscale vacation "neighborhoods," Sandestin Beach is a living large kind of place. And while lounging on a beach chair under the Florida sun is always a lovely option, life at Sandestin Beach is too short for lazing. Designed with the active, sporty beach bum in mind, Sandestin Beach resort offers 19 swimming pools, a 98 slip marina, 15 world-class tennis courts, four championship golf courses (designed by several world-class architects), a fitness center and a sports spa. Oh yes, and along with the towels and soap samples, Sandestin guests receive complimentary kayak, canoe, and boogie board rentals, available by the hour. With waterfront accommodations, water sports and activities on both the Gulf of Mexico and the Choctawhatchee Bay, your Sandestin Beach vacation is already a destined success.

Located near the Okaloosa Regional Airport between Pensacola and Panama City, Sandestin Beach resort is divided into two different areas. Several highrise condo units and a Hilton Hotel occupy the Ocean View side of Sandestin Beach, and the Bay View side consists of low-rise rental units, several hotels and inns, a pedestrian village with one-of-a-kind boutique shopping, and several white tablecloth restaurants, as well as bars and night clubs.

Enjoy the wide band of sand that joins the Sandestin Beach resort neighborhoods for sunbathing, sandcastle building, beach volleyball, and kite flying. Keep your eyes peeled for the occasional Sandestin Beach stunt kite flying demo. Of course, if you don't want to get sand-trapped or water-logged you can always stick to the greens; several of the Sandestin Beach golf courses offer great glimpses of the Gulf of Mexico and the Choctawhatchee Bay.

To get out on the water, you can swim, body surf, or take advantage of the free canoes or sea kayaks and paddle the Gulf of Mexico shoreline, the Choctawhatchee Bay or the nearby Horseshoe Bayou. For a gentle adrenaline rush and a lofty perspective on Sandestin Beach affairs, float above the waves while parasailing, available March through October. And to put a little speed into your water spree, rent a waverunner, pontoon boat or sailboat at Sandestin's Baytowne Marina. Those who need to brush up on their sailing skills can sign up for a class or two; inquire at the Marina about when and where. To sink some bait in the Sandestin waters, you can cast into the surf from the shore or arrange a fishing charter in the town of Destin, Florida's largest charter boat fleet and self-proclaimed "World's Luckiest Fishing Village."

So how do you get around this wonder-world of beach fun? Well, you can always get into the Sandestin Beach health kick and walk, bike, or jog from Point A to Point B. But if you want to actually sit back and enjoy the ride, after all you are on vacation, Sandestin Beach resort offers a free tram that will take you just about anywhere in the beach area that your heart desires! Exclusive and expertly designed, Sandestin Beach is a sunny, sandy beach resort that will send you home both several pounds lighter and several shades darker. Have fun!