@2x.png)
Where the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico meet the quartz sand beaches of the Florida Panhandle. The Emerald Coast is destinations like no other, featuring the distinctive communities of 30A, Miramar Beach, Destin, and Panama City Beach. Cruise the coastal beach towns by bicycle. Explore the incomparable bays and coastal dune lakes by boat or standup paddleboard. Take in the local art scene as well as the award-winning architecture.
Think of the Emerald Coast as a string of beach towns all connected by a way of life—and, of course, a gorgeous white beach of sugar-soft sand. The iconic communities are all right here: Destin, Miramar Beach, Inlet Beach, Rosemary Beach, Seacrest Beach, WaterSound, Seagrove, Seaside, WaterColor, Grayton Beach, Blue Mountain Beach and Dune Allen. Each community has its own distinctive character—and yet all share a common point of view. Here, life is about music, the visual arts, exploration, the sea, and the allure of the natural world. It’s about a perfect cup of coffee and a cold glass of white wine. It’s about gathering with family in a place you love. The Emerald Coast is known for its beaches, but it is cherished for its spirit and sense of community. Once here you’ll understand: There’s no destination quite like it in all the world
