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 Dune Allen Realty | Area Information from Fort Walton Beach to Panama CIty Beach
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Area Information
Beaches of South Walton (Scenic Hwy 30-A) / Destin and Sandestin / Panama City Beach / Fort Walton Beach and Okaloosa Island
Northwest Florida from Fort Walton Beach to Panama City Beach is the heart of the Emerald Coast, and is home to some of the world’s most beautiful beaches. Here you can stroll barefoot in the sugar white sand and enjoy the warm gulf breezes and the clear, emerald green waters. A popular vacation destination, the Emerald Coast boasts miles of pristine beach, numerous state parks, championship golf courses, abundant shopping, numerous family attractions, and unique dining experiences. With the relocation of the Panama City - Bay County International Airport by the end of the decade, the area is poised to become a leading international beach vacation destination.
Several unique beach communities, each with its own special natural beauty and leisure opportunities, are located in this perfect beach vacation destination known as the Emerald Coast. |
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Beaches of South Walton (Scenic Hwy 30-A) |
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 Just east of Destin you will find the rustic coastal towns and upscale modern beach communities along Scenic Highway 30-A. Home to cozy beach cottages & bungalows; large Old Florida Style homes; eclectic beach side villages; as well as unique boutiques, open air markets, bed and breakfasts and art galleries, the South Walton area has plenty of things to do, see, and enjoy.
Explore each of these diverse beach communities: Santa Rosa Beach, Blue Mountain Beach, Grayton Beach, Seaside, Seagrove Beach, WaterColor, WaterSound, Seacrest Beach, Rosemary Beach, and Inlet Beach. Then check out these family attractions as depicted on the right. |
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The location of Destin is in the immediate central area of neighboring cities so you will not have to travel far to share attractions and activities native to that respective city.
For native exclusives, Destin boasts clear, pristine water and a large natural harbor which is home to one of Florida’s largest charter fishing fleets. Known as “The Luckiest Fishing Village in the World,” Destin is also the place to go for all type of water  sports—jet skiing, kayaking, parasailing, and yachting. In addition, the area is also well-known for its upscale restaurants, shops, condominiums, resort golf courses and shopping villages and the nation's LARGEST designer outlet center, The Silver Sands Factory Stores.
So be sure to don’t miss the family activities! |
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Just a short drive east from South Walton are many recreational opportunities offered in nearby Panama City Beach, world-renown for "The World's Most Beautiful Beaches." With many new upcoming retail stores, restaurants and all-new international airport (expected est. 2009), Panama CIty Beach will be another new hot spot! |
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Fort Walton Beach and Okaloosa Island |
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Great beaches, lots of shopping, family attractions and numerous waterfront restaurants are all part of the Fort Walton Beach and Okaloosa Island area. Fort Walton Beach has lots of retail establishments, dining opportunities and family activities.
 Okaloosa Island is a gulf front barrier island on the Choctawhatchee Bay, along the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, and is connected to Destin and Fort Walton Beach by bridges at each end of the island. Known for its long sugar white sand beaches, rolling dunes and emerald green waters, the island also has plenty of water for the boating, swimming, or fishing aficionado. Okaloosa Island is perfect for a stroll on the beach, playing in the surf, fishing from the pier, strolling the boardwalk or partaking of the nightly entertainment, restaurants, hotels and shops.
On the west end, you will find a large selection of condos, resorts, restaurants, service businesses, and beach parks. The east end of the island (toward Destin) consists mostly of long sandy beaches with protected dunes, several beach accesses and gulf side parks. The mid-section of the island is the hub of activities.
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