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South Walton has always been blessed by a pure quartz crystal sugary shoreline that’s considered among the brightest in the world. Tiny natural plankton reflects in the sunlight from the white bottom creating a dazzling jeweled brilliance. The land along the gulf between Destin and Panama City Beach is forested with pines, magnolias, live oaks, palmetto palms, and other tropical shrubs. Rare coastal dune lakes along this route are found in very few places in the world. The unique salted freshwater composition supports abundant wildlife. Thousands of acres are protected as forest preserves and state beach parks. Scenic County 30A now rolls through this magnificent setting with sensational views of the glittering gulf. Many charming picturesque

Ocean Reef is pleased to present our wonderful brand new property listing for a vacation rental residence at Redfish Village in Blue Mountain Beach. This South Walton location in the heart of Scenic 30A territory is in a village with two delightful distinctions. It's in Blue Mountain Beach which has the highest elevation on the entire Gulf of Mexico, and it is also received a national Blue Wave Beach acclaim due to the immaculate, pristine quality of its spectacular seascape.

Redfish Village M1-313 is a1,185 square foot unit that comes beautifully furnished with upscale appointments and may be used as a private vacation home, an investment rental property or a little of both. It is currently on a rental program with our sister division Ocean Reef

We are pleased to announce a new listing for a sizeable charming cottage with four bedrooms at the Lakeside community in Blue Mountain Beach. This new exclusively gated residential development is located just north of South Walton's Scenic 30A and a short distance away from the beautiful bright white beach. The gorgeous forested setting is nestled away beside the Point Washington State Forest, which borders it on two sides.

You cross a scenic bridge to get to this neighborhood since the road spans a wetlands creek preserve that connects to Big Redfish Lake. These rare precious coastal dune lakes are found in very few places in the world and support a rich habitat for wildlife. The homes here are custom built in an enchanting architectural style that

This charming home at 271 Blue Gulf Drive is wonderfully unique and tucked away in a world of its own bordering the expansive Pt. Washington State Forest at the end of a private cul de sac off Scenic 30A in South Walton. If featured in a magazine, it would be a mix between National Geographic and Architectural Digest.

The distinctive design features a rustic kind of comfort and artistic elegance that seamlessly blends the interiors with the scenery outdoors. The wooded grounds around the home are adorned with lush landscaping including tropical palms, clusters of palmettos, elephant ears, and some citrus. The overall effect is sort of old remote tropical Florida meets safari. However, this property is minutes away from the award-winning sugary shores

Blue Mountain Beach has the distinction of being the highest elevation along the Gulf of Mexico. Hundreds of years ago Spanish explorers who were mapping this part of the coast in the New World and saw “blue” colored “mountains” along a beautiful beach. They were a few miles away from the land because they had been attacked by hostile natives in southwestern Florida during their journey up the coast and did not want to get too close. What they actually saw were hills covered with Blue Lupine flowers rising mountain-like above the flat shoreline that flanked it on both sides. The English translation of the name “Blue Mountain Beach” remains to this day!

It is appropriate that a large retail-shopping complex on this spot is named High Point at Blue

Ronnie LaMarque is an automotive dealership mogul who is well known in Louisiana due to his passionate theatrical support of the New Orleans Saints and the LSU Tigers. He was also the owner of Risen Star an award-winning racehorse who was the colt son of Triple Crown Winner Secretariat. LaMarque’s primary home is in his native New Orleans but his magnificent luxurious gulf front penthouse is located in South Walton’s Blue Mountain Beach and is listed for sale. Rarely do such properties become available at the prestigious highly sought after, gated residential community of Bella Vita, (aka “Beautiful Life”). This exclusive enclave consists of only 48 regal residences on six acres of lushly landscaped grounds that is prominently perched on one of the

A coastal dune lake is a rare lovely treasure all by itself. They are located in less than a handful of places in the entire world but some of them adorn the landscape along Scenic 30A. They sit nestled beside a sugary beach dune that periodically opens up to the glistening gulf, creating an exotic blend of water that supports abundant flora and fauna. This trio of amazing homes is now available on three of these precious South Walton coastal dune lakes for the fortunate few who may acquire them. 

The sensational setting of the first coastal dune lake home is at 1465 West County 30A in Santa Rosa Beach and has lushly landscaped grounds that encompass over an acre and a half and could aptly be named “paradise found’!  It is perched above Big Redfish

South Walton is a collection of intimate beach communities that primarily span Scenic Highway 30-A and is well positioned with Destin to the west and Panama City Beach to the east. With 16 unique developments, every few miles there is an original experience with each community priding itself on their rendition of the good life by the shore. Riding down Scenic 30-A you’ll notice an assortment of distinctive architecture styles. These visual cues tease what’s to be embraced by spending a moment - or a lifetime here. It only takes a glance to know where you are in South Walton. See how well you know our exceptional beachfront communities with this quick quiz.

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The word “epic” defines something larger than life, way out of the ordinary or legendary and it certainly applies to each of these amazing beachfront homes for sale off Scenic 30A. These regal residences all have paramount locales overlooking the crystalline sugary white sand beach with breathtaking views across the glittering emerald toned gulf. They are the kind of homes you might see featured in Architectural Digest or Southern Living magazine and each one is truly elegant in its own way.

Rustic elegance describes the 5,563 square foot “cottage” that features six bedrooms and seven baths and is located in the highly prestigious Dutch Colonial inspired village of Rosemary Beach at 78 S Green Turtle Lane. It was featured in Southern Accents Magazine

The Retreat, which is located on the pristine shores of a rare coastal dune lake in Blue Mountain Beach overlooks the luminescent jewel toned waters of the gorgeous gulf and is a prestigious paradise. This community of ninety privileged home sites enjoys landmark status since it was the first privately gated residential development completed by the acclaimed Arvida Corporation along Scenic 30A. It lies secluded behind a heavy veil of natural conserved woodlands that are thick with pine, palmetto and oak trees. A long private drive winds down the hill from Scenic 30A in Blue Mountain Beach which marks the highest elevation on the Gulf of Mexico.

The homes are nestled along the environmentally rich diverse shores of Draper Lake which was naturally