Sandestin
The golf and beach resort area of Sandestin, one of South Walton’s 16 unique beach neighborhoods, offers an unbeatable resort experience along the famous white sugar sand coastline and serene turquoise waters of Northwest Florida.
At the 2,400-acre Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, guests can make their Emerald Coast getaway as action-packed or relaxing as they want. From four championship golf courses, 19 swimming pools, and 15 tennis courts to spa days and sunset bonfires on the beach, Sandestin has something for everyone. Visitors can choose from a wide variety of accommodations, eateries, entertainment venues, and kid-friendly activities. The resort area offers plenty of outdoor fun for the whole family, and at Baytowne Marina, guests can grab a paddleboard, kayak, or boogie board, hop on a WaveRunner, or find fishing gear and fishing charters for adventures on the water.
Restaurants, boutiques, galleries, entertainment, and lots of family-friendly things to do can be found at The Village of Baytowne Wharf, situated on the shores of the Choctawhatchee Bay, and The Market Shops, located at the corner of Emerald Coast Parkway and Sandestin Boulevard. At Baytowne Wharf, kids of all ages can ride the Baytowne Carousel and experience ziplining and more at Baytowne Adventure Zone. When the sun goes down, The Village Door Restaurant & Entertainment’s Dance Club is the place to go for dance club excitement.
Finding the perfect way to stay is easy with Sandestin’s wide range of accommodations, from the luxurious Hotel Effie to beachfront condos overlooking the Gulf to lakeside homes at the center of the Sandestin golf scene.
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BEACHES
Enjoy the famous white sand and turquoise waters of the area’s beaches.
FAMILY FUN
Check out Sandestin’s kid-friendly activities.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Listen to live music and check out local events.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
Rent a WaveRunner, explore the water by kayak or paddleboard, or take a pontoon boat out to cruise the area in comfort.
ACCESSIBILITY
Visit the area’s accessible beaches and attractions.
DINING
Enjoy fresh coastal fare at Sandestin’s restaurants.
SHOPPING
Shop for kids’ clothes, jewelry, and more.
SPAS & WELLNESS
Book a spa treatment or pilates session.
GOLF
Find top-notch golf instruction, championship golf courses, and 15 tennis courts at Sandestin.
PET-FRIENDLY ADVENTURES
Explore the bark park and book a pet-friendly hotel room in Sandestin.
PLACES TO STAY
Choose from a variety of accommodations, from hotels to vacation rentals.
- Hotel Effie Sandestin
- Bayside Villas
- Beachside accommodations
- Lakeside rentals
- More ways to stay in Sandestin
- South Walton accommodations
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Quick Facts
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