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  • WaterColor

    Classic Southern homesteads stand beneath a clear blue sky amidst 499 acres of thoughtfully planned neighborhoods, parks and trails. WaterColor is situated in Santa Rosa Beach on Northwest Florida's Gulf Coast between the Gulf of Mexico and a natural coastal dune lake...


  • Grayton Beach State Park

    Bordering WaterColor to the west, Grayton Beach State Park is well known for the incomparable natural beauty, which spans the Gulf of Mexico and most of Western Lake. The hiking trail is one of the most scenic in the area, circling sand dunes and skirting the coastal dune lake...


  • WaterColor Town Center

    Shops and restaurants range from the divinely creative to just plain fun. Hot & Cold is a local favorite for hand-tossed pizzas, salads and frozen custard. Old Florida Outfitters is the premiere source for fishing charters...

  • WaterColor Inn

    Enjoy dinner at the casually chic, yet elegant, Fish Out of Water, which offers the freshest local fish and outstanding views of the Gulf of Mexico. Or relax at InnSpa and take in the tranquil, intimate setting...



  • BaitHouse

    Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering of friends, a family reunion or an extravagant wedding, WaterColor Inn & Resort has the perfect location for you. The BaitHouse is now available for catered functions. 



  • Deer Lake State Park

    Enjoy 172 acres of protected, alluring beach frontage, as well as 1,920 acres of unspoiled plants, wildlife, dune fields and beachfront at Deer Lake State Park...



  • Scenic 30-A

    Browse through scenic 30-A, the road running parallel to the Gulf of Mexico through Santa Rosa Beach, Seaside, WaterColor, Blue Mountain Beach and Seagrove. Seaside is the picture-perfect little town where you can reach every shop, restaurant, art galleries and more by foot or bicycle...

  • WaterSound Beach Club

    Capturing panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico, the WaterSound Beach Club is designed to be your private club. The secluded setting invites you to unwind and relax, whether enjoying the ocean breezes at the upstairs bar or comfortably settled in a lounge chair under a cabana...

  • Camp Creek Golf Club

    Located just off of Northwest Florida's Scenic Highway 30A, just west of Panama City Beach is the Camp Creek Golf Club, an 18-hole, par-72 championship course measuring 7,151 yards and named "Course of the Millenium" by Travel + Leisure...


  • Origins Golf Club

    Located in WaterSound, the Origins Course's mission is to make golf more fun, accessible and attractive to families, yet challenging enough to retain the interest of the avid player. A six-hole regulation course that alternatively plays as a nine-hole executive course and a ten-hole par 3 layout...

  • Camp Helen State Park

    Spend the afternoon swimming, beachcombing, hiking or fishing at Camp Helen State Park, located on the Southside of Hwy 98, is bordered on three sides by the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Powell...



  • Shark's Tooth Golf Club

    A private course designed by Greg Norman, Shark's Tooth is the centerpiece of the Wild Heron community, which sits on the shores of Lake Powell. The course stretches to 7,209 yards from the back tees and features five fairways that border scenic Lake Powell, two holes that play toward the water...

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Dining

Dining

Drive along Scenic Highway 30-A, and you'll find incredible coastal cuisine. Or stay close to home. Located at WaterColor, Fish Out of Water offers outstanding views and combines the freshest local fish and meats with an eclectic approach to traditional beach cuisine. Other dining experiences at WaterColor include SugarPies , the BaitHouse , Fabrice and the Inn's evening Sushi.
Beaches

Beaches

Residents and vacationers can take pleasure in the area's 22 public beaches that stretch across 26 miles of shoreline along famed Scenic Highway 30-A, home to the world's most gorgeous white sugary sand beaches and crystal clear emerald waters.
Boating and Fishing

Boating & Fishing

The beautiful Gulf of Mexico, the area's 17 freshwater and saltwater lakes, Choctawhatchee Bay and St. Andrews Bay provide unmatched opportunities for water sports in Florida. Bay Point Marina in Panama City Beach offers fishing, boating, jet skiing, swimming, sailing, snorkeling and off-shore charter boats. Canoeing or kayaking on one of the area's rare coastal dune lakes offers glimpses of the area's pristine natural beauty.
Old Florida Outfitters

Old Florida Outfitters

An Orvis endorsed retail shop and fishing guide service, Old Florida Outfitters is the home of the Gulf Coast's premier source for fishing charter information, specializing in fly-fishing and light tackle. Operating out of WaterColor's Town Center, Old Florida Outfitters can be found fishing the entire North Florida Gulf Coast. With a network of premiere guides, they will put you on the water with the most knowledgeable guides.
Shopping

Shopping

Seaside is a picture-perfect little town where you can reach shops, restaurants, art galleries and more by foot or bicycle. To the east of WaterColor, Pier Park will soon be the premier shopping and dining destination in Panama City Beach featuring open-air dining and entertainment. Located 20 miles to the west of WaterColor near Sandestin, Silver Sands is the nation's largest designer outlet center with over 100 designer name stores.
Area Spas

Area Spas

The WaterColor Inn draws from the warmth and intimacy of the inn's casual beach house feel, but boasts its own distinct personality. It offers a tranquil, intimate setting and highly effective treatments inspired by the surrounding elements of the sea — an understated kaleidoscope of coastal color, seaside textures, and the intoxicating smells and rhythms of the Gulf.
Golf

Golf

An easy eight miles south of WaterSound is the private Camp Creek Golf Club, an 18-hole, par-72 championship course measuring 7,151 yards and named "Course of the Millennium" by Travel + Leisure magazine. Shark's Tooth is a private course designed by Greg Norman at the center of the Wild Heron community. The Origins Course at WaterSound strives to make golf more fun and accessible to families, beginners and casual golfers.
Grayton Beach State Park

Grayton Beach State Park

Bordering WaterColor to the west, Grayton Beach is well known for the incomparable natural beauty of the Grayton Beach State Park , which spans the Gulf of Mexico and most of Western Lake. The Grayton Beach hiking trail is one of the most scenic in the area, circling sand dunes, skirting the coastal dune lake, and cutting right through a dense scrub hammock.
Biking

Biking

The state parks and Point Washington State Forest have great trails for off-road biking. With a fantastic paved path running for 18.6 miles along Scenic Highway 30-A, there's no reason not to push your pedals in comfort and safety. Both amateur and avid cyclists enjoy the picturesque Scenic 30-A bike trail that winds along the area's coastal dune lakes and villages. Another popular attraction is the Eastern Lake Bike Trail, with its three-looped trail.