The most popular attraction in idyllic Seaside Beach, Florida, is the community itself. Widely revered as a groundbreaking example of "new urbanism" and inspired design, Seaside features architectural flourishes such as nine distinctive pavilions overlooking a pristine white sand beach and the tranquil water of the Gulf of Mexico. For visitors who want to do more than admire the surroundings, though, opportunities for outstanding recreation and relaxation in and around Seaside Beach abound.
Located a couple of minutes up the coast in Santa Rosa Beach, Not a Dog Charters offers visitors to Seaside and the other South Walton beach communities a chance to tour the area aboard a luxurious private watercraft. As a resident for more than 40 years and a Coast Guard license holder for nearly as long, Captain Kerry Collins knows and navigates the coastal waters around Seaside like nobody else. Aboard his custom-built 20-foot catamaran, guests can tour the spectacular northwest Gulf Coast and enjoy an afternoon of unmatched fishing, diving or swimming before heading back to Seaside with the sunset sparkling on the sea.
Not a Dog Charters
P.O. Box 1420
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
850-267-2514
notadogcharters.com
A family vacation to Seaside Beach would not be complete without giving the kids a chance to try some of the area's most popular and exhilarating water sports, especially with the trustworthy guidance of the Kidz Beach Surf and Skim Skool. Kidz Beach offers a daily three-hour program to introduce children ages eight and up to sports such as surfing, kayaking, skim boarding, boogie boarding, snorkeling and paddle boarding. The program and its team of experienced instructors have worked with more than 3000 children since Kidz Beach opened in 2000, and discounts are available for multi-day enrollment packages.
Kidz Beach Surf and Skim Skool
P.O. Box 4651
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
850-267-5646
kidzbeach.com
When it's time for a break from the intense sun, salt water and sea breezes, escape is only as far away as the full-service Aquarius Spa. The spa offers a full range of traditional services, such as manicures and pedicures; Swedish, hot stone and deep tissue massages; body wraps; and facials incorporating seaweed or all-natural ingredients imported from Hungary. In addition, guests of the spa can receive a personal wellness coaching session covering everything form one's life goals and vision to individualized fitness and nutrition plans. The spa also offers a variety of packages for men, women and couples who want to truly pamper themselves and indulge in the full, unforgettable Aquarius experience.
Aquarius Spa
57A Uptown Grayton Circle
Grayton Beach, FL 32459
850-231-0953
aquariusspa.com
