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Ocean Reef Resorts always has your accommodations ready when you arrive to enjoy a memorable, relaxing and fun filled beach vacation. Traditionally, most families have always traveled here by car since many are within a day’s drive to our Emerald Coast paradise and airline connections in the past have been somewhat cumbersome.
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One of the most unique, serene but bedazzling vacation spots along the Gulf Coast is the quaint community of Blue Mountain Beach. Ocean Reef is pleased to be able to offer many rental properties in the middle of all this luscious serenity. Although located in the Beaches of South Walton along Scenic 30A, Blue Mountain has the look and feel of a location you might find elsewhere.
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You have found the love of your life and now it's time to set a wedding date. What could be more perfect than celebrating your nuptials with your second love...the dazzling, wedding white beaches of The Emerald Coast! With literally miles of beautiful beaches to choose from, Ocean Reef is ready to help you plan your special event.  Beach weddings have become ever increasingly popular since ...
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Ocean Reef Resorts is gearing up for the arrival of many vacationers who are ready to enjoy a tasty annual tradition!  The Destin Seafood Festival celebrates its 32nd annual event of delicious, delectable fun on Friday, September 17th thru Sunday, the 19th.  The three day seafood extravaganza comes complete with live entertainment, arts and crafts venues as well as activities for the ...
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Many people know that Destin is known as The World's Luckiest Fishing Village but only the fortunate participants of this adventurous sport understand why it merits this exceptional distinction.  This lucky fishing phenomenon is bestowed to us by our unique geographical location, nature's abundance and local history.
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Ocean Reef is pleased to provide free rounds of golf at some of the Emerald Coast's most beautiful and challenging golf courses for our guests. Due to our moderate climate and plentiful sunshine, unique golf adventures are available year-round. Days range from the crisp, blue skies in fall or winter to azalea blossomed beauty at springtime to green, balmy, breezy summers. There are so many ...
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The Beaches of South Walton are blessed by spectacular, sugar white, quartz crystal sand that is considered among the best in the entire world! The beach sand is so pure that it literally squeaks when you walk, and it doesn’t burn your feet. Created millions of years ago with the arrival of white quartz crystal from the Appalachian Mountains, it dazzles the senses. In fact, the sand is so white ...
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Life is about the special people you share your life with and the rich, warm enduring memories created together. We all remember such moments in our lives and they are the spice of life! These seasonings serve to invigorate our senses, bond with loved ones, and even help to rediscover ourselves.
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Special events with family and friends create warm wonderful memories that last a lifetime!  These events include fun filled summer vacations, romantic fall or winter getaways, and exciting Spring Breaks. They also include weddings, honeymoons, hallmark birthdays, family or college reunions, and even business gatherings. In order to make these visits even more memorable, it is especially ...
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Destin has earned a reputation as being a premier Luxury shopping Destination.  Ocean Reef features Vacation Rentals in Destin and the surrounding areas along the Gulf Coast.  One of the newest shopping centers in Northwest Florida is Grand Boulevard.
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