Watersound Vacation Rentals
STAY IN Watersound
About Watersound
Everything is perfect here. Including the poolside service. Watersound is like that VIP lounge you secretly wish you could get into. And guess what? You can. Snuggled between two dune lakes, amid waving grasslands and white-sand dunes, Watersound proudly celebrates the best of the best.
Sure, it has the 30A charm, but what sets it apart are the well-planned resort-style pools and those stunning boardwalks, winding through the dunes to the sea. Simply, there’s no getting around it. You’ve arrived.
CLOSE TO PERFECTION.
Central, yet secluded. Easy to get to, but hard to say goodbye. This private 1,400-acre utopia, just off Highway 30A, between Seacrest Beach and Seagrove, is so private, you may just miss it. And if you get a case of the antsy pants, Alys Beach, Rosemary Beach, and Seaside are just minutes away. But let’s get real here. After a few minutes in paradise within a paradise, you won’t be leaving Watersound anytime soon.
NEW KID ON THE 30A BLOCK.
The 30A area was largely undiscovered until the early 20th century, and wasn’t paved until 1961, connecting the area’s small beach communities for the first time! But Watersound? A bonafide “late bloomer”, this utopia didn’t take shape until the early 2000s. And what a beautiful shape it has become! The layout, architecture, and the many dream homes are like nothing else on 30A. Looks like the best came last?
CALM. COOL. CAPTIVATING!
Did you forget where you parked? No problem, you won’t be needing that thing until later. Much later. Getting around on flip-flops, while soaking in the unhurried pace and the gorgeous surroundings, well, the vibe here is next-level luxury. Families, couples, and anyone looking to escape the crowds will love the calm, soothing atmosphere. Truly blissful.
WILD! AND WONDERFULLY DESIGNED.
Privacy? Conservation? Architectural harmony and attention to detail? Hmm. Thank goodness you don’t have to choose. Quite simply, Watersound has it all. With careful planning, this community takes care of its breathtaking seascapes, rolling dunes, and untouched beaches. Yes, Watersound’s natural wonders are a huge draw. But the all-encompassing blend of everything – nature, charm, and design – is what makes this portion of paradise unforgettable.
DINING IN Watersound
Local Smoke @ The Big Chill
Bringing Southern BBQ to The Big Chill, Local Smoke is all about smoky, savory goodness. From slow-cooked brisket to fall-off-the-bone ribs, it hits the spot for serious BBQ lovers. Pair your meal with classic sides like mac and cheese or coleslaw for the full experience.
Tackle Box @ The Big Chill
Seafood lovers rejoice! Tackle Box at The Big Chill offers a fresh, coastal menu featuring fish tacos, shrimp baskets, and more. With its relaxed atmosphere and bold flavors, enjoy a local catch with a cold drink in hand.
Bruno’s Pizza
A 30A staple for over 30 years, Bruno’s Pizza in Watersound is loved for its build-your-own pies, fresh ingredients, and friendly service. For a quick bite after a day at the beach, this no-fuss spot has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating.
Louie’s Una Pizza
Louie’s Una Pizza serves wood-fired pizzas with a crispy, thin crust and fresh toppings. Tucked away on 30A, this hidden gem offers an intimate dining experience for pizza lovers. Their creative menu and house-made ingredients make it a must-try for those craving authentic flavors in a cozy setting.
Duo’s All American Eats @ The Big Chill
Duo’s serves up classic American comfort food with a modern twist. From juicy burgers to crispy chicken sandwiches, this casual eatery at The Big Chill is a go-to for hearty, satisfying meals. Great for families and groups looking for familiar favorites in a laid-back setting.
Nectar Coffee @ The Big Chill
Nectar Coffee at The Big Chill is your go-to for a caffeine fix and light bites. From craft coffee to cold brews, smoothies, and pastries, they’ve got everything to fuel your day. Grab a latte and relax on the outdoor patio, great for mornings or mid-day pick-me-ups.
Mile Marker Fifteen @ The Big Chill
Mile Marker Fifteen delivers flavorful Tex-Mex fare in a fun, casual setting. Enjoy everything from street tacos to loaded nachos, along with refreshing margaritas. With its vibrant menu and welcoming vibe, it’s perfect for taco enthusiasts looking for a quick, flavorful bite at The Big Chill.
Mr. Freeze @ The Big Chill
Beat the heat at Mr. Freeze with a sweet treat! This dessert stop at The Big Chill serves up frozen delights like soft-serve ice cream, milkshakes, and sundaes. Perfect for kids and adults alike, it’s the ultimate way to cool off after a day in the sun.
Dining in Watersound offers a diverse culinary experience with fresh seafood, farm-to-table dishes, and international cuisine at popular spots like The Big Chill. Watersound Club members enjoy private dining options ranging from casual poolside meals to indoor venues and an outdoor sunset bar overlooking the Gulf Coast’s emerald waters. Whether seeking oceanfront dining, casual eateries, or charming cafes, finding delicious food in Watersound is always a sound choice.
Watersound BEACH ACCESSES
Watersound Private Beach Access
EVENTS OF Watersound
Fri, November 7
Family Karaoke
Watersound
Live Music
Get ready to sing your heart out at Karaoke Night with DJ Dan Davis! Whether one is a seasoned performer or just loves to have fun, this family-friendly event welcomes all ages to take the stage and show off their favorite tunes. With multiple restaurants on site, guests can enjoy great food and drinks while cheering on friends and family or even joining in themselves. DJ Dan Davis will keep the energy high and the music flowing all night long! Attendees should bring their singing voice, their best dance moves, and their biggest crowd—this will be a night of fun for everyone!
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Fri, November 7
First Friday Concert Series
Watersound
Live Music
Live music returns to The Pavilion at Watersound Town Center this fall with the First Friday Concert Series, presented by the Cultural Arts Alliance. The series takes place on the first Friday of each month from September to November, from 6-8 PM. Attendees are encouraged to bring a chair and their companions for an evening of music, community enjoyment, and memory-making. The event is free and open to the public.
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Fri, November 7
Karaoke Night
Watersound
Live Music
There is a Karaoke Night event held every Friday at 7 PM.
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Sat, November 8
College Football on the Jumbotron
Watersound
Outdoor Activities
A college football watch party is held every Saturday throughout the season. Attendees can watch their favorite college football teams compete on a large 25-ft Jumbotron. The event offers multiple restaurants and bars, ice-cold drinks, outdoor seating, and an electric atmosphere, ensuring all the big games are shown all day long. This gathering is designed for those who want to support their alma mater or enjoy rivalries, encouraging attendees to bring their friends, wear team colors, and participate enthusiastically for a well-executed College Football Saturday. The specific games displayed on the Jumbotron are announced weekly by Wednesday. Other games are shown on TVs under a covered pavilion, with several TVs available for requests on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests can ask a manager at the bars for any requests.
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Sun, November 9
Flutterby Arts Festival
Watersound
Family Fun
The Flutterby Festival, produced by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County, is celebrating its 33rd year. The festival commemorates the migration of the Monarch Butterfly and features a variety of activities for children, live performances, lawn games, a student art exhibit, a professional artist market, a butterfly parade, a science station, and a book nook. The event is scheduled for Sunday, November 9, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Pavilion at Watersound Town Center. Admission is free and open to the public, though some activities require tickets that can be purchased at the CAA welcome and information tents. On-site parking, including accessible parking, will be available, along with a cash bar and food trucks.
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Sun, November 9
Create Your Own Ceramic Holiday Ornament
Watersound
Workshops & Classes
A festive, hands-on ceramics workshop will be offered at the Flutterby Arts Festival inside the Creative Campus tent at The Pavilion at Watersound Town Center on Sunday, November 9th. Participants can join CAA Lead Pottery Instructor Jessica Batson for one of three creative sessions to craft a beautiful set of three handmade Christmas ornaments. Using clay slabs, attendees will explore easy hand-building techniques to shape, carve, and add charming 3D details. After building their pieces, they can finish them by painting with bright ceramic colors for an instant keepsake. This workshop is an ideal way to celebrate the season through creativity, whether making heartfelt gifts or adding a personal touch to holiday decor. All ages and experience levels are welcome, and children are encouraged to participate with a registered adult. Tickets are required for each participant creating a project. Classes are offered beginning at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 2 p.m. Registration is open and can be completed in advance or onsite at the event.
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Sun, November 9
NFL on the Jumbotron
Watersound
Sports & Games
The Big Chill hosts an NFL Watch Party every Sunday throughout the season. It is described as an ideal location to experience every play, offering wall-to-wall football action on a 25-foot Jumbotron, complemented by various restaurants and bars serving game-day favorites. The venue provides game-day bites from multiple eateries, full-service bars, and a fan-friendly atmosphere with outdoor viewing options. Whether attendees are cheering for their preferred team or monitoring their fantasy lineup, this venue aims to be their ultimate NFL destination. The specific games displayed on the Jumbotron are announced weekly by Wednesday. All other games are shown on TVs within the covered pavilion, with several TVs available for requests on a first-come basis. Attendees are advised to ask a manager at the bars for any requests.
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Mon, November 10
NFL on the Jumbotron
Watersound
Sports & Games
The Big Chill hosts an NFL Watch Party every Monday throughout the season, offering an ideal setting to catch every play. Attendees can enjoy wall-to-wall football action on a 25-foot Jumbotron, surrounded by various restaurants and bars serving game-day favorites. The event features game-day bites from multiple eateries, full-service bars, a fan-friendly atmosphere, and outdoor viewing options. Whether cheering for a home team or tracking a fantasy lineup, guests will find this to be their ultimate NFL destination.
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Thu, November 13
NFL on the Jumbotron
Watersound
Sports & Games
The NFL Watch Party occurs every Thursday throughout the season at The Big Chill. Guests can enjoy every play on the 25-foot Jumbotron, surrounded by multiple restaurants and bars serving game day favorites. The event offers game day bites from multiple eateries, full-service bars, and a fan-friendly atmosphere with outdoor viewing. It is considered the ultimate NFL destination for those cheering for their home team or tracking their fantasy lineup.
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Fri, November 14
Karaoke Night
Watersound
Live Music
The event is a Karaoke Night, which takes place every Friday at 7 PM.
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Sat, November 15
College Football on the Jumbotron
Watersound
Sports & Games
An exciting College Football Watch Party takes place every Saturday throughout the season. Attendees can watch their favorite college football teams compete on a massive 25-ft Jumbotron, noted as the biggest screen in town. The venue offers multiple restaurants and bars, ice-cold drinks, and an electric atmosphere with outdoor seating to enjoy all the big games, all day long. Whether guests are supporting their alma mater or just enjoying the rivalries, this is presented as the ideal place to gather, wear team colors, and participate in College Football Saturday. Specific games shown on the Jumbotron are posted weekly by Wednesday. All other games are shown on TVs under the covered pavilion, with several TVs available for requests on a first-come basis, and guests are instructed to ask a manager at the bars for all requests.
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Fri, November 7
Family Karaoke
Watersound
Live Music
Get ready to sing your heart out at Karaoke Night with DJ Dan Davis! Whether one is a seasoned performer or just loves to have fun, this family-friendly event welcomes all ages to take the stage and show off their favorite tunes. With multiple restaurants on site, guests can enjoy great food and drinks while cheering on friends and family or even joining in themselves. DJ Dan Davis will keep the energy high and the music flowing all night long! Attendees should bring their singing voice, their best dance moves, and their biggest crowd—this will be a night of fun for everyone!
Fri, November 7
First Friday Concert Series
Watersound
Live Music
Live music returns to The Pavilion at Watersound Town Center this fall with the First Friday Concert Series, presented by the Cultural Arts Alliance. The series takes place on the first Friday of each month from September to November, from 6-8 PM. Attendees are encouraged to bring a chair and their companions for an evening of music, community enjoyment, and memory-making. The event is free and open to the public.
Fri, November 7
Karaoke Night
Watersound
Live Music
There is a Karaoke Night event held every Friday at 7 PM.
Sat, November 8
College Football on the Jumbotron
Watersound
Outdoor Activities
A college football watch party is held every Saturday throughout the season. Attendees can watch their favorite college football teams compete on a large 25-ft Jumbotron. The event offers multiple restaurants and bars, ice-cold drinks, outdoor seating, and an electric atmosphere, ensuring all the big games are shown all day long. This gathering is designed for those who want to support their alma mater or enjoy rivalries, encouraging attendees to bring their friends, wear team colors, and participate enthusiastically for a well-executed College Football Saturday. The specific games displayed on the Jumbotron are announced weekly by Wednesday. Other games are shown on TVs under a covered pavilion, with several TVs available for requests on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests can ask a manager at the bars for any requests.
Sun, November 9
Flutterby Arts Festival
Watersound
Family Fun
The Flutterby Festival, produced by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County, is celebrating its 33rd year. The festival commemorates the migration of the Monarch Butterfly and features a variety of activities for children, live performances, lawn games, a student art exhibit, a professional artist market, a butterfly parade, a science station, and a book nook. The event is scheduled for Sunday, November 9, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Pavilion at Watersound Town Center. Admission is free and open to the public, though some activities require tickets that can be purchased at the CAA welcome and information tents. On-site parking, including accessible parking, will be available, along with a cash bar and food trucks.
Sun, November 9
Create Your Own Ceramic Holiday Ornament
Watersound
Workshops & Classes
A festive, hands-on ceramics workshop will be offered at the Flutterby Arts Festival inside the Creative Campus tent at The Pavilion at Watersound Town Center on Sunday, November 9th. Participants can join CAA Lead Pottery Instructor Jessica Batson for one of three creative sessions to craft a beautiful set of three handmade Christmas ornaments. Using clay slabs, attendees will explore easy hand-building techniques to shape, carve, and add charming 3D details. After building their pieces, they can finish them by painting with bright ceramic colors for an instant keepsake. This workshop is an ideal way to celebrate the season through creativity, whether making heartfelt gifts or adding a personal touch to holiday decor. All ages and experience levels are welcome, and children are encouraged to participate with a registered adult. Tickets are required for each participant creating a project. Classes are offered beginning at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 2 p.m. Registration is open and can be completed in advance or onsite at the event.
Sun, November 9
NFL on the Jumbotron
Watersound
Sports & Games
The Big Chill hosts an NFL Watch Party every Sunday throughout the season. It is described as an ideal location to experience every play, offering wall-to-wall football action on a 25-foot Jumbotron, complemented by various restaurants and bars serving game-day favorites. The venue provides game-day bites from multiple eateries, full-service bars, and a fan-friendly atmosphere with outdoor viewing options. Whether attendees are cheering for their preferred team or monitoring their fantasy lineup, this venue aims to be their ultimate NFL destination. The specific games displayed on the Jumbotron are announced weekly by Wednesday. All other games are shown on TVs within the covered pavilion, with several TVs available for requests on a first-come basis. Attendees are advised to ask a manager at the bars for any requests.
Mon, November 10
NFL on the Jumbotron
Watersound
Sports & Games
The Big Chill hosts an NFL Watch Party every Monday throughout the season, offering an ideal setting to catch every play. Attendees can enjoy wall-to-wall football action on a 25-foot Jumbotron, surrounded by various restaurants and bars serving game-day favorites. The event features game-day bites from multiple eateries, full-service bars, a fan-friendly atmosphere, and outdoor viewing options. Whether cheering for a home team or tracking a fantasy lineup, guests will find this to be their ultimate NFL destination.
Thu, November 13
NFL on the Jumbotron
Watersound
Sports & Games
The NFL Watch Party occurs every Thursday throughout the season at The Big Chill. Guests can enjoy every play on the 25-foot Jumbotron, surrounded by multiple restaurants and bars serving game day favorites. The event offers game day bites from multiple eateries, full-service bars, and a fan-friendly atmosphere with outdoor viewing. It is considered the ultimate NFL destination for those cheering for their home team or tracking their fantasy lineup.
Fri, November 14
Karaoke Night
Watersound
Live Music
The event is a Karaoke Night, which takes place every Friday at 7 PM.
Sat, November 15
College Football on the Jumbotron
Watersound
Sports & Games
An exciting College Football Watch Party takes place every Saturday throughout the season. Attendees can watch their favorite college football teams compete on a massive 25-ft Jumbotron, noted as the biggest screen in town. The venue offers multiple restaurants and bars, ice-cold drinks, and an electric atmosphere with outdoor seating to enjoy all the big games, all day long. Whether guests are supporting their alma mater or just enjoying the rivalries, this is presented as the ideal place to gather, wear team colors, and participate in College Football Saturday. Specific games shown on the Jumbotron are posted weekly by Wednesday. All other games are shown on TVs under the covered pavilion, with several TVs available for requests on a first-come basis, and guests are instructed to ask a manager at the bars for all requests.
Watersound hosts a variety of events celebrating local culture and natural beauty. Enjoy “Sounds Like Summer” with live music every Thursday night and nightly events at The Big Chill. Engage in sports tournaments, beach cleanups, and culinary festivals, all highlighting the vibrant community and scenic charm of Florida’s Emerald Coast.
Watersound STORIES
EVENING VIBES: BEST SUNSETS, NIGHT WALKS, AND COASTAL STARS
When beach towels head home and the sky starts to blush, the coast finds a new kind of magic. Quieter. Softer. The kind that makes you talk slower and smile […]
Nov 03 Area Highlights
BIRDWATCHING & WILDLIFE AROUND WATERSOUND: NATURE’S QUIET SIDE OF 30A
There’s a whole side of Watersound that doesn’t make it onto postcards. No beach umbrellas, no flip-flop traffic, just the soft flutter of wings and the quiet rustle of something […]
Oct 22 Area Highlights
ADVENTURES IN WATERSOUND: BIKING AND HIKING TRAILS
Watersound isn’t just a quiet coastal paradise. It’s a playground for anyone who loves a good trail, a scenic ride, and a little fresh air. Paved paths and winding nature […]
Mar 10 Area Highlights
WHERE THE GREENS MEET THE GULF. GOLFING IN WATERSOUND.
Watersound isn’t just a stunning, beachside paradise. It’s a golfer’s dream. You’ll love the scenic fairways, flexible courses, and thrilling tournaments. This is a hole-in-one. In the mood for a […]
Feb 26 Area Highlights
EXPLORING WATERSOUND. LUXURY AND LEISURE ON 30A.
So, what’s the Watersound vibe all about? Think upscale meets easygoing, where luxury comes with a side of laid-back charm. It’s the kind of place where you can soak up […]
Oct 28 Area Highlights
2025 HALLOWEEN ON 30A: EVENTS, FAMILY FUN, & COASTAL CHARM
October on 30A is a little bit magical. The beaches are still perfect for a stroll, the evenings carry a crisp fall breeze, and the towns start twinkling with pumpkin […]
Oct 08 Plan Your Trip
THANKSGIVING 2025 ON 30A: HOW TO CELEBRATE TURKEY DAY BEACH STYLE
Thanksgiving on 30A is all about coastal charm, good food, and fun with friends and family… with a side of sand between your toes. From morning races to festive feasts, […]
Sep 10 Plan Your Trip
A LAID-BACK LABOR DAY ON 30A
Labor Day weekend along 30A has its own rhythm. The Gulf is still warm, the pace slows down, and suddenly the last long weekend of summer feels like a neighborhood […]
Aug 19 Plan Your Trip
BEACH SAFETY TIPS FOR 30A SUMMERS
A light, helpful guide to smarter days on the sand. Summer on 30A is the stuff of vacation dreams. But before you sprint into the Gulf like it’s a backyard […]
Jun 27 Plan Your Trip
THERE'S MORE TO EXPLORE ON 30A
Along County Road 30A are communities that shimmer. The several small beach towns are simply delightful, running between Panama City and Destin.
