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Ocean Reef Ocean Reef Resorts (Ocean Reef Vacation Rentals & Real Estate). Destin, 30A & PCB since 1982. If we can help in anyway please do not hesitate to contact us.

Ocean Reef Resorts, officially Ocean Reef Vacation Rentals & Real Estate, offers a variety of distinctive properties in Destin & South Walton. Accommodations range from well-priced studios to massive 10-bedroom beachfront estates. Our vacation planners are locals who pride themselves on assisting visitors and helping them experience the most authentic and enjoyable vacation possible. As an added b

onus, our Reef Reward program is complimentary to all guests and includes free golf, snorkel adventures, dolphin cruises, and movie rentals in addition to a variety of discounts all along the Emerald Coast. We invite you to follow along here on Facebook as we highlight the best of Destin & 30A.

Every dad is a little different.Some are happiest with a quiet morning walk through the dunes and a day spent outdoors. ...
06/02/2026

Every dad is a little different.

Some are happiest with a quiet morning walk through the dunes and a day spent outdoors. Others want live music, great food, a bike ride through town, or a place where the whole family can gather without a single schedule to follow.

That is one of the things we love most about 30A. Every beach town has its own personality, and every family seems to find the one that feels like home.

For Father's Day, we imagined the dads we see every year along 30A. The dad teaching his kids to skim the waves. The dad exploring coastal dune lakes. The dad enjoying breakfast on the porch before everyone else wakes up. The dad who just wants his family together for a few days by the beach.

We matched some of our favorite 30A communities with the dads who seem to fit them best. As you scroll through these images, see if you can find yours.

👇 Tell us in the comments:

Which 30A Dad are you celebrating this Father's Day?

🏖️ Nature-Loving Dad
🎶 Entertainment Dad
🍦 Local Flavor Dad
🚲 Adventure Dad
✨ Polished Day-Out Dad
❤️ Family Tradition Dad
🌊 Beach-First Dad
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Fun Dad
🥂 Luxury-Loving Dad
🍽️ Stroll-and-Dine Dad
🚗 Exploratory Dad

And if Dad could choose any 30A town for Father's Day weekend, where do you think he'd stay?

The Michelin Guide is taking notice of Destin and 30A.And for anyone who has spent time along this stretch of the coast,...
05/29/2026

The Michelin Guide is taking notice of Destin and 30A.

And for anyone who has spent time along this stretch of the coast, it makes perfect sense.

Yes, the sugar-white sand and emerald-green Gulf are usually what bring people here first. But the food has always been part of the story too.

The just-caught seafood after a long beach day.
The tucked-away dinner spot locals whisper about.
The barbecue tray that turns a casual lunch into a memory.
The Seaside cocktail that feels like vacation in a glass.
The small dining room where every course feels like you’re in on the secret.

With Florida’s Michelin Guide expanding statewide, four Destin and 30A restaurants are now mentioned in the guide: Bitterroot in Destin, Evie Mae’s BBQ in Miramar Beach, Roux 30A in Grayton Beach, and The Daytrader Tiki Bar and Restaurant in Seaside.

Together, they say a lot about what makes dining here so special. This is not one style, one neighborhood, or one kind of meal. It’s Southern farm-to-table cooking, Texas-style barbecue, intimate tasting menus, tropical cocktails, coastal creativity, and the kind of places that become part of your vacation memories long after the plates are cleared.

We put together a closer look at each restaurant and why this moment matters for Destin, Miramar Beach, Grayton Beach, Seaside, and the entire Emerald Coast dining scene.

Full article in the first comment.

05/27/2026

Some beach houses are so big they stop feeling like vacation rentals… and start feeling like private resorts. 🌴

Welcome to *Hypnautic* in Miramar Beach.

This massive beach getaway was built for unforgettable family reunions, summer traditions, milestone birthdays, and those rare trips where everyone actually gets to stay together under one roof.

We’re talking:
✨ a huge resort-style pool + hot tub
✨ movie theater
✨ arcade & game room
✨ rooftop Gulf views
✨ luxury bunk spaces for the kids
✨ golf cart + bikes
✨ room for up to 30 guests

Just a short stroll from the sugar-white beach, *Hypnautic* delivers the kind of beach memories families talk about for years.

Would your crew stay here? 🌊

There’s a certain kind of beach trip that just feels bigger.Not just a few days away. Not just a house near the sand.The...
05/26/2026

There’s a certain kind of beach trip that just feels bigger.

Not just a few days away. Not just a house near the sand.

The kind where cousins are running from room to room, grandparents are claiming their favorite balcony chair, someone is always in the pool, someone else is walking back from the beach with sandy feet, and the whole family somehow ends up gathered around one giant kitchen island at the end of the day.

That’s the magic of a true multi-family beach vacation.

And in Miramar Beach, some homes are built for exactly that.

We’re talking massive beach homes with room for 20+ guests, private pools, Gulf views, rooftop decks, game rooms, bunk rooms for the kids, guest houses, golf carts, and plenty of space for everyone to be together without feeling on top of each other.

These are the homes made for family reunions, milestone birthdays, summer traditions, friend getaways, and those once-a-year trips everyone talks about long after they’re over.

Because sometimes one condo isn’t enough.

Sometimes the whole crew needs a beach house big enough for the memories.

Comment GOBIG, and we’ll send you the details on these massive Miramar Beach vacation homes.

Today, we remember.Not the long weekend.Not the start of summer.But the brave men and women who gave everything for this...
05/25/2026

Today, we remember.

Not the long weekend.
Not the start of summer.
But the brave men and women who gave everything for this country and the freedoms we enjoy every day.

Along these shores, families are gathering, memories are being made, and moments together are being cherished because of sacrifices that should never be forgotten.

From all of us at Ocean Reef Resorts, we honor the fallen and extend our deepest gratitude to the heroes and families who have served our nation. 🇺🇸

Some beach vacations feel rushed. Others become the trips your family talks about for years.At Summerhaven 1 in Miramar ...
05/21/2026

Some beach vacations feel rushed. Others become the trips your family talks about for years.

At Summerhaven 1 in Miramar Beach, mornings begin with coffee on a private beachfront deck while the Gulf glows emerald and the waves roll in just steps away. Kids wander barefoot down the private beach walkover, parents settle into Adirondack chairs overlooking the water, and somehow everyone finally slows down.

This Gulf-front townhome was made for summer memories — sunset dinners on the deck, late-night conversations under coastal skies, beach days without elevators or crowded lobbies, and enough space for everyone to spread out comfortably. Guests love the multi-level layout, stunning beachfront views, and the rare feeling of having the beach almost entirely at your doorstep.

Even better? There are still a few prime summer dates available.

Spend your days on the sugar-white sand, then head over to Baytowne Wharf, Grand Boulevard, or Silver Sands Premium Outlets for dining, shopping, live music, and family fun just minutes away. Whether it’s a multigenerational getaway, a summer trip with the kids, or a long-overdue beach week with friends, Summerhaven 1 delivers the kind of effortless Gulf-front escape families come back to year after year.

☀️ Gulf-front townhome
☀️ Direct beach access
☀️ Spacious beachfront decks
☀️ Sleeps up to 10 guests
☀️ Prime Miramar Beach location

Summer won’t stay open for long — secure your beach week while these remaining dates last.

There’s something about a true 30A beachfront summer that families never forget. 🌊Morning coffee while the Gulf is still...
05/20/2026

There’s something about a true 30A beachfront summer that families never forget. 🌊

Morning coffee while the Gulf is still calm and glassy.

Kids running barefoot back up the boardwalk for lunch before disappearing right back down to the beach again.

Long afternoons spent floating in the water, grilling fresh seafood on the porch, and finding that perfect seat overlooking the dunes as the sky slowly fades into stars over Scenic 30A.

These are the kinds of beach homes families talk about for years afterward.

And somehow, a few extraordinary Gulf-front homes still have final summer dates remaining.

🌊 Goodnight Dune — grill fresh seafood as the kids gather around the picnic table, then settle into the Adirondack chairs with cocktails overlooking the Gulf.

✨ Shore-E-Nuff — relax in the screened porch with the Gulf breeze rolling through, then wander down to the boardwalk perch for panoramic views that hardly feel real.

☀️ Lotsa Fun Too — with two Gulf-front balconies spanning the width of the home, this is the perfect place to recharge after a beach day or an afternoon at the community pool just steps away.

🌊 Kokomo — sink into the Adirondack chairs and take in breathtaking elevated Gulf views stretching endlessly beyond the dunes.

🌿 Barefootin — where rare Coastal Dune Lake views meet the Gulf, and kids can spend hours splashing and exploring the calm protected waters beside the beach.

✨ Abaco — soak in the hot tub above the rare Western Lake outflow, where the Coastal Dune Lake meets the Gulf in one of the most breathtaking views anywhere along 30A.

🌴 Seabourn — even the separate guest house comes with Gulf views, creating the kind of beachfront setup where everyone gets their own unforgettable slice of summer.

☀️ Happy Days — go from the private beachfront pool to the sand in seconds, then end the evening gathered on the deck with the Gulf stretching out beyond the dunes.

A few of these homes are already down to one final summer week.

Which view could you see yourself waking up to every morning?

A true 30A beachfront summer is still within reach. 🌊The kind where you wake up by the Gulf, walk straight to the sand, ...
05/19/2026

A true 30A beachfront summer is still within reach. 🌊

The kind where you wake up by the Gulf, walk straight to the sand, spend the afternoon between the beach, the water, and the porch, and end the evening as stars appear over Scenic 30A.

Beachfront homes like these are usually the first to disappear for summer.

But a few extraordinary 30A Gulf-front homes still have final dates remaining — from Dune Allen Beach and Santa Rosa Beach to Grayton Beach and Seacrest Beach.

Gulf-front views. Direct beach access. Breezy porches. Space for family and friends to gather right by the water.

A few are down to one final summer week.

Who would you bring to the beach?

FOR SALE: Amalfi Coast 203A | Miramar Beach, FLWhat happens when a Miramar Beach condo checks the boxes buyers are actua...
05/14/2026

FOR SALE: Amalfi Coast 203A | Miramar Beach, FL

What happens when a Miramar Beach condo checks the boxes buyers are actually looking for right now?

Not just Gulf views.
Not just rental potential.
Not just price.

But the full combination.

Amalfi Coast 203A sits in one of the most recognizable resort communities along Scenic Gulf Drive — directly across from the sugar-white sand, positioned toward the front of the building closest to the beach, with unobstructed Gulf views and a layout that lives noticeably larger than most one-bedroom condos nearby.

And that matters more than people realize.

At over 1,070 square feet, the space feels open, comfortable, and functional instead of overly compressed. Natural light fills the living area. The oversized balcony becomes part of everyday life. And the flexible sleeping layout makes the condo work equally well as a personal beach retreat or a vacation rental investment.

Then there’s the timing.

Amalfi Coast Resort has recently completed a major multi-million-dollar community refresh — something buyers increasingly pay attention to when comparing long-term value along the Emerald Coast.

And yet Amalfi Coast 203A still enters the market at a price point that feels increasingly difficult to replicate this close to the beach in Miramar Beach.

Especially in a resort community with two pools, tennis courts, a fitness center, walkable beach access, covered parking, private owner storage, and a proven vacation rental history.

This isn’t the kind of condo people buy because it’s trendy for a season.

It’s the kind that tends to stay relevant because the fundamentals work.

Location.
Views.
Layout.
Lifestyle.
Rental appeal.

And Amalfi Coast 203A quietly delivers all of them.

👇 Full details, photos, and pricing in the first comment.

05/12/2026

Grayton Beach has a way of slowing everything down.

At Grayt Lake, days begin with Western Lake views, coffee on the balcony, and the easy choice between paddleboarding, pool time, or a short stroll to the beach.

This four-story lakefront retreat sleeps up to 14 guests with five bedroom suites, multiple balconies, covered outdoor hangout space, ping pong, wet bars, a bonus den, and a rooftop sundeck made for slow evenings after the beach.

The location is part of the magic. Grayt Lake is tucked inside Grayton Landing on Western Lake, near Grayton Beach State Park, The Red Bar, Chiringo, AJ’s, and the old village center — close enough to enjoy the charm of Grayton, yet peaceful enough to feel like your own little corner of 30A.

More details in the first comment.

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Miramar Beach, FL

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Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 8am - 7pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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+18508373935

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