HOT PROPERTIES Just opened in February, The Lodge 30A is an intimate 85-room boutique hotel tucked between the Gulf of Mexico’s sugarwhite sand beaches and the expansive greenery of Point Washington State Forest in the community of Seagrove Beach. Guests have access to the private Watersound Beach Club and two private championship golf courses, not to mention convenient access to retail and dining at Greenway Station. Five miles farther down 30A, Camp Creek Inn sits on the grounds of the exclusive Watersound Club and beckons with deluxe accommodations; an 11,000-square-foot wellness center; eight tennis and eight pickleball courts; and two tempting dining destinations, with lounge-style fare at 1936 and upscale dining at ANR. Also of note: The Court, with eight stylish bungalows around a lush garden in Seaside, and, coming soon, The Cascade at Sandestin, a much-anticipated new residential development inside Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.   Alys Beach Crafted is a highlight for spirits lovers. NEW FLAVORS WaterColor Inn’s latest dining concept, Gather Kitchen + Bar—an exclusive offering for inn guests and WaterSound Club members—offers a poolside setting and a menu of elevated Southern plates like Gulf shrimp ceviche and blackened fish sandwiches. In Inlet Beach, Canopy Road Café pays homage to the American diner with a casual vibe and creative comfort food like Cinnamon Toast Crunch pancakes and a Nashville hot chicken Benedict. And Santa Rosa Beach newcomer Chef’s 30A Deli showcases an all-day menu of noted toque Justin Sharpe’s creations, like croque monsieur breakfast sandwiches, poke bowls, wagyu beef burgers and more. Other new bites worth a... Read More