| there are 3 dining options (including an asian-inspired restaurant) with bars. set on 499 acres of beach and dune, this upmarket resort overlooking the gulf of mexico is 4 miles from point washington state forest. all have sitting areas with pull-out sofas, while suites add panoramic beach or gulf views. other amenities include a fitness center, an adults-only outdoor pool, a spa and a beach club. breakfast is available for a surcharge. room service is offered. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. laid-back rooms feature balconies or patios, and provide free wi-fi, flat-screens, ipod docks, minifridges and keurig coffeemakers. valet parking is complimentary
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport 1 hr 6
WaterColor Beach Club (1 min) Eden Gardens State Park (12 min)
Park featuring manicured gardens & an 1895 mansion known for its Louis XVI furniture. Grayton Beach State Park (5 min)
2,000-acre park offering ocean swimming, a boat ramp on a lake, hiking & biking trails, & camping. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Gregory E. Moore RV Resort (20 min)
Park filled with secluded beaches, dune lakes, fishing & camping options, plus amenities for RVs. Visit South Walton - Visitor Information Center (10 min)
Local tourism center providing maps & information on activities, with a souvenir shop & small pond. Big Redfish Lake (11 min) Point Washington State Forest (6 min)
State forest featuring several loop trails for hiking & biking, plus camping, hunting & wildlife. The Truman House (5 min) Western Lake (7 min)
Lake and kayaking Camp Helen State Park (21 min)
Featuring a large coastal dune lake, this vast park offers swimming, hiking & fishing for all ages. Van Ness Butler Jr. Regional Beach Access (3 min) Deer Lake State Park (17 min)
Seaside nature preserve offering beaches, swimming, fishing, picnic spots & bird watching. Watercolor (3 min) Blue Mountain Beach (10 min)
Known for its low-key atmosphere, this popular beach offers swimming, sunbathing & nearby eateries. | 
