Sandestin, Florida

People are beginning talk and what they are saying is that Sandestin, Florida, is growing as resort community. On the Florida panhandle, the Emerald coast, in Destin, is Sandestin. Emerald is the color of the waters due to the fine white quartz sand. A rental home in Sandestin awaits you, with all the charms of Destin, Florida. The quartz white sands, considered whitest in the world, came from the Appalachian Mountains. Their residue flowed down the Apalachicola River, depositing into the Gulf of Mexico. The construction of the East Pass is a story any local can tell you. The Gulf of Mexico and Destin Harbor supposedly didn't meet the Choctawhatchee Bay, which would potentially flood the land. Four men dug a two foot wide ditch between Destin and Okaloosa Island. Within mere hours, the ditch grew hundreds of yards wide, becoming the East Pass. While fascinating, the story is fiction. In the 16th and 17th centuries, the Spanish, French, and English explorers had noted the East Pass. History shows Native American artifacts, dating as far back as the 7th century in Destin. Spanish explorers first surveyed the area in 1538. Don Francisco Tapia charted the Florida coast in 1639, mapping out the East Pass. Connecticut fisherman Leonard Destin settled in 1845. Incorporated in 1984, Destin is dubbed the "World's Luckiest Fishing Village". According to the 2000 Census, 11,119 people reside in Destin. Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is 2,400 acres of delight. And when you rent there, you'll live the good life with all the activities. Thirty diverse neighborhoods have over 1,700 accommodations and seven miles of white beaches. Here throw yourself into the PGA Boeing Championship golf course or one of the fifteen tennis courses. One spot you can't miss in Sandestin, Florida, is the Village of Baytown Wharf. Over forty merchants, shops, restaurants line this pedestrian village. Spend your time strolling over the cobblestones with a loved one or your children. Some unique hotspots are the Bark Avenue pet boutique where you can buy pet Halloween costumes and Magnolia and Ivy Tea Room where guests wear vintage hats. Kids will love watching taffy being made and love eating at the Candymaker. Hit the night clubs and pubs. All the Village has to offer is within walking distance, and trams transport visitors daily. Other spots nearby kids will enjoy are Jolee Island Nature Park and Captain Joe Lee's Tree House. You may enjoy setting sail from the Bayside Marina. 65,000 square feet are the measurements of a conference center in Sandestin. Whether for reunions, galas, outdoor events, theme parties or all things related to work, it is a great place to convene. 32,000 square feet have recently been added to the conference center. Primarily, if you are looking for major events, you'll step outside of Sandestin into Destin. There are parades, holiday events, concerts, opera, musicals, plays, races, and just about something for everyone. And as for shopping and dining, the Village of Baytown Wharf is the center for which you must visit. Also, for a "cut above" filet or lobster, visit the AAA Four Diamond restaurant, Seagar's Prime Steaks and Seafood; or for sushi, the Hadashi serves up as authentic as all get out. Considered the "World's Luckiest Fishing Village", Destin, Florida, is a magnet for fishers and fish. With emerald-colored waters and powdery white sands, Destin is also a magnet for those who love water sports: jet skiing, water skiing, tubing, parasailing, sailing, boating, joy-riding, surfing, kite surfing, scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, and breathing in the ions from the crashing waves and sunning in the Florida subtropical climate. In Sandestin, Florida, the golf is PGA-material. Tennis is world-class. Bicycling and jogging are fun ways visitors get into shape. There are a myriad of activities for the kids too: playgrounds, bungee jumping, miniature golf, Junior golf programs, adult-led kids activities, and more. Sandestin is not far from the Destin Airport and is a resort community made up of several resort communities. You can travel straight from the airport to Sandestin, Florida, and never really need to leave. Its beaches are both on the Gulf of Mexico and on the Choctawhatchee Bay. Wherever your rental home or condo is, you'll be near the resorts and villages as 2,400 acres make up this premier destination. Kids will love it; golfers will love it; fishers will love it; more than likely, you'll love Sandestin. Once you have a taste of Sandestin, you'll soon be tempted to see all of Destin.