About SummerCamp Beach Continued

SummerCamp Beach is a place where you can escape the work world, a place that time and intrusions have forgotten, a place where the therapeutic powers of the natural environment work their magic subtly, quietly, completely. With nearly four miles of Gulf beach shoreline surrounded by 762 acres of woods with towering pines, twisting oaks and fan-like palmettos, SummerCamp Beach on St. James Island is a celebration of nature, offering an inspirational refuge to enjoy the great outdoors.

Fish, canoe or swim in the Gulf of Mexico and then stroll along boardwalks winding through the woods in search of fireflies. Should your wanderlust take you farther, SummerCamp Beach is surrounded by a national forest, a state forest and two state parks.

Rediscover the true meaning of quality time with family and friends. Remember when summer meant days spent relaxing, collecting seashells or catching fireflies? Let your stress float away as you drift in the warm waters of the Gulf. Catch up on your reading or enjoy a nap as you sway away the hours in a hammock.

Tucked away on Florida's Forgotten Coast, SummerCamp Beach has an environmentally friendly design that integrates its homes and amenities with the natural surroundings. Homes are designed simply yet thoughtfully, reflecting traditional coastal architecture with porches, viewing towers, breezeways and tin roofs. More than half of this coastal community has been set aside for conservation. This is the perfect getaway for either large family reunions or more intimate gatherings.

Few things bring people together like a good meal. And few places have as distinctive a regional cuisine as Florida's Gulf Coast. At SummerCamp Beach, you can gather family and friends to enjoy a quiet dinner at home, a picnic on the beach or lunch at the Beach Club, which is open seasonally. Offerings change with the season, but always feature the freshest local ingredients.

No two days at the beach need ever be the same. Enjoy time sunning, swimming, shelling, fishing or just relax and drink in the panoramic views offered by this extraordinary stretch of secluded coast.