The 5 Best Beachfront Condos On the Emerald Coast of Florida

Whether you're looking for a vacation rental property, a home away from home, or a full-time residence, the condos on our list are sure to impress! Read on; we'll give you a peek inside Florida's most gorgeous, exclusive beachfront condos and apartments to jump-start your search.

Jade East Towers -- Destin, FL.

This gorgeous upscale resort has something for the entire family! The kids will love the arcade, playground, and gulf-front swimming pool. (The adults will too!) Spend the day on the private beach with complimentary beach service, then spend a night on the town at one of the many fashionable restaurants in the area. 

If you'd rather spend an evening at home, there are barbeque grills right on-site for a laid-back cookout. If you like to work up a sweat, enjoy a game or two of tennis on our on-site courts, or get in a quick workout in our gym/exercise room.

All units in this exclusive, gated community are 2- and 3-bedrooms with upscale amenities, and additionally, each unit features ample balconies with spectacular views of the Gulf of Mexico. 

One Water Place -- Destin, FL.

Located within the gates of Kelly Plantation, this one-of-a-kind property offers gorgeous views of Choctawhatchee Bay. Wine storage rooms featuring secure lockers, a private club room with a baby grand piano, and a screened terrace featuring a fireplace are just a few of the impressive luxury amenities you'll find at One Water Place! 

Units feature between 1 and 3 bedrooms, and they all share impeccable, professionally designed interiors. When you're ready for a night out, the Mid Bay Bridge and Destin Commons are right next door. Or, if you prefer, spend the day relaxing by the pool overlooking the bay and the Choctawhatchee Golf Club.

If you enjoy your vacation in this wonderful city and want to prolong it, take advantage of remote working and rent a place in Destin, to spend some more time relaxing and enjoying all of these amenities the city offers. 

One Beach Club -- Sandestin Resort, FL.

Less than 100 yards from the beach, One Beach Club features luxury condos with stunning gulf views and fashionable interiors. Located on the south side of the stylish Sandestin Resort, this exclusive beachfront property is in a gated community with tennis courts, a resort-style pool, a hot tub, and a state-of-the-art fitness center. Residents and guests have access to private poolside cabanas, and the adjacent private beach club membership is included. 

If golfing is your preferred way to relax, Sandestin Resort has four of the best golf courses in the Southeast! Sandestin also offers seasonal activities and events for the community to enjoy, and Baytowne Wharf is within walking distance with award-winning restaurants, world-class shopping, art galleries, and exciting nightlife. The Wharf has kid-friendly activities, too, such as a fairytale carousel, ziplining, Blast Arcade and Laser Maze! You'll never run out of things to do in Sandestin, and One Beach Club is one of the best properties on the resort. 

Aqua -- Panama City Beach, FL.

Aqua has so many beachfront amenities; you'll never be bored! Relax and enjoy one of the steam rooms, watch a movie in the theater room, or enjoy lounging by the indoor/outdoor pool. Aqua Gulf also features a poolside cafe with flat-screen TVs and wireless internet, a world-class fitness center, and more. Aqua condos are also a short walk to Pier Park with restaurants, bars, shopping, entertainment, a movie theater, and more. No matter what you decide to do for the day, the views are stunning, and the beach is right in your backyard!

Long Beach Towers -- Panama City Beach, FL. 

Featuring units from studio apartments to three bedrooms, these beachfront condos located in the Long Beach Resort community are suitable for families of all sizes. Excellent for a vacation rental property or second home, most units offer panoramic Gulf views and all the amenities the Long Beach Resort properties provide. After a day at the beach, enjoy the tropical lagoon pool and a snack at the poolside bar. The property also has a fitness center and three seasonably heated pools to enjoy as the weather gets cooler. 

The beachfront condos in Long Beach Towers are some of the most affordable in the area, so if you're thinking of making the switch to homeownership, now is the time to buy. You'll find the average monthly mortgage for a 2-bedroom condo is about on par for a 2-bedroom rental apartment in roughly the same area. If you decide to maintain the flexibility of lifestyle renting, there are many rentals in Panama City Beach you could check out. 

Enjoy Life on the Beach in Luxury

Ask a Florida native, and they'll tell you there's no magic quite like living on the beach. The sunsets, sunrises, and clear blue days in between aren't the only backdrop for the emerald gulf. There are so many gorgeous beachfront properties that make Florida special, too. From exclusive gated communities with private beaches to fashionable, affordable properties in the middle of the action, we hope you come down to our neck of the woods and check out the best living that Florida has to offer!