Easy access to beautiful beaches is one of the biggest community perks, from the sugar-white sand to the dazzlingly blue water.

However you like to relax, the beautiful beaches of Northwest Florida await you. Stroll down the shore or swim in the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Artificial reefs and the nearby Underwater Museum of Art attract scuba divers and free divers while paddleboarders glide along the protected waters of bays and the Gulf.

Runners take to the hard-packed sand at the water’s edge at low tide and get their miles in alongside world-class views. And if you’re an outdoor adventurer with a taste for boating and fishing, the Gulf offers unmatched opportunities for fishing and water sports.

Panama City Beach

With 27 miles of beach to choose from, Panama City Beach is sure to have a beach you’ll love. Feel the sand between your toes, so soft and brilliant white you could almost swear it’s sugar.

South Walton

With 26 miles of sugar-white sand along the Gulf of Mexico, residents and visitors alike come to make memories and enjoy quality time with family and friends, from public and private access beaches to state parks.