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WaterColor® is a vibrant beach resort community that eases into its natural surroundings with a Southern simplicity and grace. It is one of the nine communities that celebrates small-town beach life along Florida’s Scenic Highway 30-A. It is also home to coastal dune lakes, a beautiful and rare phenonenum that can only be found in 5 other areas in the world. Trust us and resist the temptation to lay on the beach every day, and instead explore all that 30A and mother nature has to offer. Below are just a few of our favorite activities. 

 

Beach Club & Community

Watercolor Inn & Resort

We give you full access to the award winning Watercolor Inn & Resort. It's been named Best Family resort, Top Beach resort and garnered Condé Nast Traveler Platinum Circle Award. When you stay at our home, we include guest passes so you can enjoy exclusive amenities. Swim in the gigantic family pool at The Beach Club. Eat poolside or at The Beachside Grill & Bar. Checkout complimentary beach towels for daily use. Around the Watercolor community you will have access to the four themed community pools, Kid's Camp, Tennis facility, and gym. Be sure to take a run or stroll on the endless walking/running paths around our coastal lake, Western Lake.

Beach

Emerald Coast

Miles of crystal clear emerald and aqua waters will knock your socks off and leave you with a sense of peace and tranquility. Waters are warm, sands are white, and bodies are tan. Early morning calm waters will get you waking up early to see dolphins frolic. With your guest pass, you have access to rent daily beach setups, two chairs and one umbrella. Or we provide you with our own chairs so you can setup your own or bring them down for evening sunset watching and cocktail drinking.

P.S. visit our lovely neighboring beach towns: Grayton Beach, Seaside, Seagrove, Alys Beach, Rosemary Beach, and Destin.

 

Water Sports

SUP - stand up paddle. It's all the craze. Get a great workout, or paddle leisurely and enjoy the view.

Kayak - Launch right from our beach.

Surfing - small waves make it perfect for beginner surfers or lessons.

Boating - rent a watercraft for the day and take it out to Crab Island (Destin). Pack food and drinks to picnic on your boat, or dock at any of the dozen restaurants along the harbor. Want more thrills, jet ski, parasailing, dolphin excursions are all available by the Destin harbor. Crab Island Boat Rentals, Boogies WaterSports, Southern Star.

Hike

State forest land surround us.

  • Hike the Point Washington State Forest.
  • Explore the Creek Trail in Santa Rosa Beach.
  • Topsail Hill Preserve State Park.
  • Eden Gardens State Park. 
  • Several others...Click here for ALL the South Walton County hiking trails information.

Bike

"Nothing beats the simply pleasure of riding a bike." -JKF

He got that right! No need for a car. Put on your sandals and get on your bike and ride. We provide up to 8 beach cruisers for your use.   It's the choice mode of transportation.

Timpoochee trail: great for families, nice leisurely paved bike path. You can do small sections or the whole 18.6miles, winds past dune lakes and state parks and beach access points through several charming beach neighborhoods. 

There are also mountain bike single track trails to ride: Click here

Shopping

Shopping here is the best! Home decor, fashion, art, and gifts have a laid-back, upscale elegance.

There are sooooo many, but to name a few...

Perspicasity, Seaside Style, DuckiesWaterColor Store, Barefoot Princess, Old Florida Outfitters, Blue Giraffe Art, HeSaid-SheSaid, Summer House Lifestyle, Beau Interiors, Zoo Gallery, SilverSands Premium Outlets, Grand Boulevard.