Where is the Sandestin Resort?
The Sandestin is in northwest Florida between Pensacola and Panama City, on the "Emerald Coast". Guests might fly into Fort Walton Beach airport or airports at Destin, Pensacola, or Panama City.
The Sandestin is a giant, with 2400 acres, and 7 miles of beachfront plus bayside shore. The sugar-white sand beach is on the Gulf of Mexico; the bay side is on the Choctawhatchee Bay.
What's special about Sandestin?
- beach side has the white quartz sand of the Emerald Coast
- Bay side has marina, kayaking, fishing, sailing lessons, waverunners...
- four golf courses
- over 1300 guest rentals are offered in many different "neighborhoods"
- the Village of Baytowne Wharf has been an instant hit, with pedestrian-only cobbled lanes and a fine mix of restaurants, shops, night-life. The Village hosts many regional festivities, is open to the public, and is a magnet for visitors by land and sea.
What's special about Sandestin for families?
The whole resort is family-friendly. Here are a few highlights:
- shallow beaches, perfect for small kids
- kayaking on the Bay side
- kids' sailing lessons and tennis lessons
- Jolee Island nature park with playground
- Captain Joe Lee's Tree House
- free fishing
- seasonal celebrations (July 4th, Halloween, etc.)
- Candymaker shop
- bike-riding all over the property
- friendly golf lessons: Junior Golf program; and small kids can take lessons with a parent.
Find out more about Sandestin:
- read a review of Sandestin
- see also the photo tour of Sandestin
- visit the Sandestin web site for lodgings, special events, webcams, current promotions
- check Trip Advisor for recent visitor comments. Just enter "Sandestin Resort" in the searchbox.
- Check prices
