Why you'd want to live in Santa Rosa Beach

Clear, emerald-green water, miles of white-sand beaches, and unspoiled nature preserves await at Santa Rosa Beach just east of Destin on the Northwest Coast of Florida. Award-winning restaurants, an unbeatable coastal outdoors scene, and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere make Santa Rosa Beach, the largest community in geographic area on Santa Rosa Island, a perfect spot for a family-friendly seaside vacation. Santa Rosa Beach is home to a variety of parks and nature preserves encompassing thousands of acres. See ancient coastal dunes and coastal dune lakes at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, spot rare, threatened, and endangered species at Point Washington State Forest, camp or rent a cabin at Grayton Beach State Park, and visit the historic Welsey mansion and gardens at Eden Gardens State Park in Santa Rosa Beach’s historic Point Washington community. When it’s time to eat, sample the flavors and take in the panoramic view of the Gulf at Vue on 30a and relax with a craft beer from Grayton Beer Company or Idyll Hounds Brewing Company. Unwind to some live music during Monday Fireside Sessions at the front porch of Kith + Kin. via visitflorida.com