Welcome to WaterColor
Small-town coastal charm feel with upscale amenities
WaterColor and Seaside are nearby towns with as many unique differences as there are exciting similarities. With picturesque views and easy beach access, they offer coastal charm with the amenities of urban life.
WaterColor is a 499-acre master-planned community in Seagrove Beach. The architecture is defined by Southern-style wood homes that feature large wraparound porches, wood columns, and metal roofs with deep overhangs. In addition, the community has excellent parks and gardens, tennis courts, a fitness center, shopping, dining, and other luxury amenities that offer a resort feel in a charming town.
Seaside is a delightfully walkable community with alluring coastal appeal and one-of-a-kind architecture. With its pastel-colored beach houses, it was the birthplace of the New Urbanism architecture movement and is well-respected by design professionals across the country. With unique shops, excellent performing arts, a variety of outstanding restaurants, and stellar annual events, Seaside has a vibrant atmosphere that will appeal to everyone.
What to Love
- Charming coastal towns
- Desirable community amenities outside your doorstep
- Beautiful beaches and outdoor recreational opportunities
- Easy access to urban centers like Destin
Local Lifestyle
WaterColor and Seaside offer premium beach access and views. They have practical and purposeful layouts that make walking or biking to your favorite destinations easy. Outdoor recreation and sports are popular pastimes, giving these towns an energetic vibe. WaterColor is known for its relaxing, small-town atmosphere, and Seaside is the beach version of Main Street, U.S.A.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
WaterColor is known for its excellent cuisine, so you'll always find delicious dining choices. Fish out of Water Restaurant is an award-winning chic cafe in the WaterColor Inn, serving Southern-style seafood dishes from local ingredients. At Gather Kitchen + Bar, have a more relaxed meal where you can build your own bowls or sandwiches. Enjoy a gourmet cheese plate or a fire-roasted brick oven pizza at The Wine Bar, which has an extensive selection of vintages and an inventive American menu.
Airstream Row is the idyllic collection of retro food trucks that serve various casual eats, from crepes to donuts to barbecue. At Great Southern Cafe, you can enjoy Southern specialties with a modern twist.
Modica Market is a gourmet grocery store to stock your kitchen with pantry staples or grab lunch or a delicious dessert. The Seaside Farmers Market is a great place to find local produce and get to know the local people growing your food. For clothing, accessories, and home goods, you'll find a vast array of local boutiques to explore.
Things to Do
Whether exploring Western Lake, WaterColor's beautiful coastal dune lake, the Gulf of Mexico, or nearby parks, there's an abundance of water recreation to enjoy. Stroll the sugar-white sand of the beach, go kayaking, or enjoy stand-up paddleboarding. Grayton Beach State Park offers ocean swimming, boating on the lake, hiking, biking, and camping. While at Point Washington State Forest, you can bike, hike, camp, hunt, or enjoy wildlife viewing.
Annual activities are numerous throughout the area. The Mountainfilm on Tour Festival is a two-night outdoor film festival. The Annual 30A Songwriters Festival brings singer-songwriters together from across the U.S. to perform. The Harvest Wine & Food Festival is a sensory experience that showcases more than 250 wines. Seaside's Half Marathon and 5K race brings runners across the country and is one of the region's premier running events.
