Rosemary Beach/WaterColor, Florida
Along the Florida panhandle corridor known as Scenic Highway 30A, Inspirato offers multiple classic beach homes. You’ll find four close to the charming town of Seaside in the master-planned WaterColor Resort: Cobalt Cottage, Magnolia, Sunset Cottage, and Rain Lily.
A few miles east, the colonial-inspired town of Rosemary Beach is home to six-bedroom Sugarwhite Cottage, which is steps from the beach, and three-bedroom Treetops Cottage, featuring a private plunge pool. White Oak is a metropolitan-feeling penthouse in the heart of Rosemary Beach Town Center.
The Caribbean of the Continental U.S.
Long stretches of powdery white shores, beckoning aquamarine waters, and a soft sea breeze greet you here along the Florida Panhandle’s Scenic Highway 30A. Rosemary Beach and WaterColor Resort both provide the beauty of a Caribbean experience with the convenience of staying within the continental U.S. In this laid-back stretch of coastline, you’ll find beachside bars, gourmet bistros, and expertly designed neighborhoods along stretches of road leading to uncrowded beaches. Go for a laid-back bike ride with sweeping ocean views along the communities’ designated paths, or opt for a beautiful drive down the 30A corridor’s namesake highway.
Quick Facts
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Suggested Airports
Panama City Airport (ECP) -
Average Temperature
89°F in summer; 60°F in winter -
Car recommended?
Yes -
Average water temperature
70°F -
Closest big city
Tallahassee
Destination Highlights
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Mansion in the Park
Eden Gardens in Point Washington is a 163-acre state park, that was the former home of a lumber baron. Tour the 1895 mansion, stroll the garden trail, or walk along the grassy lawns that stretch down to the bay.
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Driving the 30A
Explore the Scenic Highway 30A, stretching 19 miles from Topsail State Park to Inlet Beach. Stop at outdoor antique stores, art galleries, and more as you cruise through idyllic beach towns.
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Top-rated Tennis
Ranked one of the world's Top 50 tennis destinations, Rosemary Beach is a great place for a match. With eight clay courts, lessons, and a pro shop, you’ll have everything you need to up your game.
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Featured Activity
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Soft Sand and Exciting Seas
It might surprise you that a flight to Florida can yield such wide, powdery beaches. Kids will love splashing in the warm water and building sandcastles in the soft sand, which are also ideal for lounging. You'll want to spend time on the gorgeous Gulf waters too.
Hit the beach! More than 400 oceanfront acres make up the WaterColor Resort. Fine white sands, emerald green water and rolling dunes lined with native flora beckon for sandcastles, splashing about or just relaxing with a great book. Take the opportunity to lounge on beaches that rival the Caribbean. You'll find the scenery perfect for a morning or evening stroll.
Hit the water! With its proximity to the Gulf, deep sea fishing options near Rosemary Beach are plentiful. With world-renowned fishing villages like Destin and Panama City Beach, you can schedule a deep-sea fishing excursion that will transform any vacation into something spectacular. Don't forget about the Florida panhandle bayous and coastal lakes that deliver excellent fishing and boating opportunities.
For more information about vacationing in this destination, contact your Care team.
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Rosemary Beach Travel Tips
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Rent a Car
Most everything you need is within walking distance and connected by a network of pedestrian footpaths, boardwalks and pathways that lead to the beaches, the town square, tennis courts, swimming pools and more. If you would like to explore outside of Rosemary Beach or WaterColor, it's wise to rent a car.
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Exercise Encouraged
To stretch your legs, get outside. An intricate woodland trail system at WaterColor Resort provides dozens of options for biking, walking, or strolling through preserved forest and scenic dune lakes. Ask your concierge for maps and suggestions.
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Old Florida
Although the community is brand new, it retains the feel of "old Florida," with a laid-back vibe, plenty of white beaches that are clean and uncrowded and very little commercialism as seen in other parts of the state.
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LEED Airport
Just 40 minutes from WaterColor and 30 minutes from Rosemary Beach lies Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport. With an aluminum roof to reflect the sun's heat and other "green" design features, it's the country's first LEED-certified airport terminal.
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Weather
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Forecasting Your Rosemary Beach/WaterColor Vacation
With soft Gulf of Mexico breezes and consistent sunshine, Rosemary Beach makes for a quintessential Florida getaway. March and April are the best times to visit the 30A corridor, when temperatures hover in the pleasant mid-70s. Sporadic summer storms do pop up from time to time, but they don’t tend to linger for long.
