Information about the
Seagrove Beach Area
The Beaches of South
Walton:
 | The area shown in the map is called The Beaches of South Walton, which is
located in Northwest Florida on the Florida Panhandle. It is a world of natural beauty unlike any
other - a special place that includes Seagrove Beach, Seaside, WaterColor,
Grayton Beach, Blue Mountain Beach, Sunrise Beach, Santa Rosa Beach, Dune
Allen Beach, Beach Highlands, Seacrest Beach, Rosemary Beach and Inlet
Beach. This section of beaches stretches along a road
called 30A. It is an area where development
has come more slowly (construction is limited to 50' Max. height). Nature's treasures still remain unspoiled. The
pristine shoreline along 30A is draped with the aroma of clean salt air and the fresh
scent of deep pine forests. |
| The majority of land is dedicated to
state parks and forests. In
addition to the fabulous beaches, there are miles of terrific biking and hiking trails,
great golf courses nearby, and numerous opportunities for amusement, shopping
and nightlife. |
| Muriel's Grove is located in a community called Grove By The Sea in
Seagrove Beach. It is located midway between Destin and Panama
City, in the heart of the Emerald Coast and Beaches of South Walton County.
It represents a vacation paradise... from the sugar white sands and emerald green waters of top rated beaches ...
to the woods and marshlands where endangered plants, animals, and exotic
birds thrive. You will love the unspoiled environment. For more information
on the area go to: www.beachesofsouthwalton.com |
Sports and Recreation:
| Beaches: Simply fabulous - the best! Enjoy 26 miles of sugar-white
sand and emerald green waters. |
| Golf: For the golfing enthusiast within a 20 mile radius of
Seagrove Beach there are 144 holes of great golf - on top rated,
professionally designed, well manicured courses with gorgeous greens and
fairways, driving ranges and fully
stocked golf shops. The beautiful Fazio designed Camp Creek
Golf Club and The Santa Rosa Golf Club (both open for public play) are only minutes away by car from
your vacation home in The
Grove By The Sea community. |
| Fitness, Biking and Hiking: For the fitness enthusiasts in
the family, the area has a fabulous system of bike trails
and sidewalks. Along Scenic Highway 30-A there are over 20 miles of
paved trails perfect for biking, hiking, jogging and rollerblading. In
the adjoining State Forests and along the roads connected to 30-A there are many more miles of trails.
Come enjoy and explore the beauty and surprises of
Point Washington State Forest, Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, Grayton Beach State Park
and Deer Lake State Park. Fitness studios in Grayton Beach,
WaterColor and
Seaside offer state-of-the-art
equipment and instruction, full service spas, and massage. For more information on the
state parks go to: www.dep.state.fl.us/parks
For info on bike trails go to: www.BeachtoBay.org |
| Fishing: There are plenty of freshwater, and coastal lakes to
please even the most serious fisherman and fly fisherman in the
family. Saltwater fishing opportunities
abound in the Gulf of Mexico, and Choctawhatchee Bay. The Harbor at
Destin is the berth for hundreds of fishing charters with daily and overnight
trips into the Gulf of Mexico. For information on freshwater fishing go to: www.state.fl.us/fwc/fishing
For saltwater infomation go to: www.state.fl.us/fwc/marine |
| Tennis: The area is a tennis lover's haven with all levels of play
available at Seaside (soft courts), and Rosemary Beach (soft courts). In our Grove by the Sea
community you have your own tennis court (hard surface) just 150 yards away! |
| Water Sports: You can enjoy sailing, boating, skiing, snorkeling, kayaking,
canoeing, surfing and more! Marina and water-craft rentals are available. You have
access to the public boat ramp just 4 miles away in Grayton Beach. |
Entertainment and Historical Sites:
| Seaside entertainment: Wonderful cultural and social events
are scheduled throughout the year. The events range from wine tastes,
concerts, theater, artist
festivals, and writers' conferences, to antique car shows and to mega garage
sales. Check out
the "Events" section of this website for more details. |
| During the summer months on selected evenings there are free family movies
shown outside, and on weekends local bands play for the vacationers
on the Seaside village green. These are special - warm evenings by the
sea relaxing on a blanket or chair, socializing with friends and family, and watching
all the kids frolic while the band plays on - it just doesn't get
any better! |
| Eden State Gardens & The Wesley Mansion: An absolutely
beautiful location with landscaped
grounds, large oaks with Spanish moss and a turn-of-the-century mansion filled with antiques.
A terrific place for a change of pace picnic and outing overlooking the
beautiful Choctowatchee Bay. Located at historic Point
Washington, the gardens are open daily and guided mansion
tours are available. For more information go to www.dep.state.fl.us/parks |
Shopping and Dining: There are exceptional shopping
opportunities in Seaside, Gulf Place, Rosemary Beach and Sandestin with unique boutiques, antiques, and outdoor markets.
For an outstanding outlet mall and rainy day shopping destination go to the
Silver Sands Outlet Mall in Destin. Visit their website for more information at www.silversandsoutlet.com
For quick stop groceries ride your bike to a couple of special places - Modica Market in Seaside
and the Seagrove Cafe Market (the grilled grouper sandwich is world class). For major grocery shopping, drive or bike to the
Publix grocery store located just 1 mile away.
On the more serious dining side, you'll find some of
Florida's finest restaurants (Creola's, Cafe 30A, Basmati's) in the area ... and
for more relaxed dining there are numerous great places that range from fresh seafood, Cajun, and Caribbean cuisine to down-home cooking.
For more information on shopping and dining go to www.scenic30A.org
or visit the restaurants section of this website.
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