Where is sandestin

See what events are coming up. Find local places to eat. Desktop, just go to sandestin. The Sandestin Tram. Regardless of where you are staying in Sandestin, the tram is the way to get from beachside to Baytowne Wharf, golf and tennis. Just show your key card. Here is a tram map of Sandestin. The Sandestin Beach Florida. It goes without saying the Sandestin beaches are a major draw. Couple of things to know, if you are staying at the Hilton Sandestin, you are right on the beach. If not, there is a public rest room in-between the Hilton and the Beach House restaurant formerly Finz I believe There is also a bike rack there, so if you are biking from one of the Bayside condos, this is a good place to park.

Bonfires on the Beach. There is just something special about cozying up to a fire with the waves in the background. If you are staying at the Hilton Sandestin, just ask the concierge about doing a bonfire on the beach with your family. If you are at the Sandestin Beach Resort, book your bonfire by going to bonfires sandestin.

Beach Chairs and Cabanas. Know that in-season these can be in high demand. I spoke with the rental folks and they said during the summer, the umbrellas can be five deep on the beach. If you know you want a beach chair, I would go ahead and rent it the evening before. Sunrise and Sunset. I was so glad we did sunrise yoga one day, because it made me get up the next day to walk on the beach and view the sunrise again. Not into the beach scene? Enjoy sunset at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort Marina where they will blow the canon and ring the bell to celebrate another great day.

Spikeball on the Beach. So we brought this with us, but I had to include it because the fluffy sand is perfect for this game. It was hard to get my boys to leave the beach or do anything else. My youngest was covered head-to-toe from diving for the ball. They bill it as a cross between foursquare and volleyball. And here are the rules. Serenity by the Sea Spa.

We soaked in the whirlpool, took a steam and floated in the zero-gravity lounge chairs. But of course the show-stopper was a minute massage that included aromatherapy, hot stones and warm towels.

Sandestin Resort Spa. Need more relaxation? I have not experienced this one, so if you have, let me know what you think in the comments. Baytowne Wharf, Sandestin FL. There are plenty of free options for entertainment, a huge playground, giant checkers, and family programming includes performers and outdoor movies. Throughout the year are various festivals. Festivals at Baytowne Wharf. I love a good festival. We happened to visit during the Sandestin Gumbo Festival.

I was amazed all the people for a weekend in February. Many folks I talked to have been coming for years too. It was a fun, family-friendly afternoon with music, some good gumbo. Wine Festival at Sandestin. Visit Sandestin. In addition to four hole golf courses, the Sandestin Golf Resort has their own mini-golf course located on the beach side, because what beach vacation would be complete without mini-golf. Bring a basketball, or rent one. There are basketball courts for the use of the Sandestin Resorts on the ocean side near mini-golf.

Jolee Island. This fun escape reminds me of Treasure Island or maybe Robinson Crusoe. Get to the island via kayak or Yolo board. Park your car and walk across the bridge. Davidson Nature Preserve.

Go through the arbor for a stroll along the wooden walkway to discover Davidson Fort, a fun kids playground with a blockhouse and slide. The Treehouse. Take a pitstop in the shade and climb the treehouse.

Yolo or Stand Up Paddleboarding. If you are staying at the Hilton Sandestin Resort, ask the concierge about renting. Sunrise Yoga. The fitness center at the Hilton Sandestin has free weights, machines, and fitness classes. For an added fee, you can take one of the scheduled classes, or if you have four or more in your group, schedule your own.

We did sunrise yoga on the deck. It was a nice way to start the day, and it was so pretty that I got up again the next day to walk to the beach at sunrise. The Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort also has a fitness center that is complimentary with your stay. Dock Fishing. Most of the lakes in Sandestin are stocked catch and release. Boat Fishing. In addition to dock fishing, there are numerous charters that can take you out on the water.

In fact, Baytowne Wharf is the only full service marina in Walton County. Visit with Macaw Mary Ann. Whenever we visit St. Simons Island , we have to see Mr. Bird, a grey Macaw at the bait shop. The resident bird in Sandestin is a macaw named Mary Ann. You can visit with her at the marina. Years ago during a trip to Sandestin, I was even able to hold her.

One of the great things about Sandestin for tennis players is there is a large year-round community. That means there are established round robins you can drop into, and a wide range of levels for pick-up games. Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort has 15 tennis courts. Included in Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort rental is an hour of tennis each day. The Silver Sands Premium Outlet. But what made this experience different was Kim, of Closets by Kimberly. Kim is a stylist for the outlet mall. At first I thought, whattt?

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