Blue Mountain Beach has two wonderful distinctions. This laid back South Walton community has the highest elevation on the entire gulf and also is the recipient of the coveted Blue Wave Beach award. This acclaim is the nation’s highest recognition for pristine cleanliness and natural beauty. Ocean Reef Resorts is proud to offer deluxe accommodations here in hospitable vacation homes that can sleep anywhere from nine to twenty happy beach going guests. Here is a brief view and description of each home.[[{"type":"...More

There is a wonderful old saying that goes like this:“The kiss of the sun for pardon, the song of the birds for mirth, one is nearer to God’s heart in a garden than anywhere else on earth.” Anyone who loves the outdoors and has a spiritual nature would certainly agree. They would also agree that another place where one feels close to God is at a beautiful beach. We are greatly blessed along the Emerald Coast that some of the most beautiful beaches in the entire world are right here for the enjoyment of all....More

Many of our Ocean Reef Resorts guests are already blissfully aware of the answers to the top questions that our new visitors ask about Destin and the Emerald Coast. However even some of our esteemed vacation vets who have been visiting these shimmering shores for years may not know the answers to all of them. Take a peek to see how you do and for our newcomers, here are 10 Frequently Asked Destin Vacation Questions. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_original","fid":"24646","attributes":{"alt":"Destin White...More

Planning a wonderful family vacation or reunion with friends at the beach in Destin – but what should you wear? Picking a place is hard enough what with so many wonderful resort destinations such as Amalfi Coast, Edgewater, Sandestin, and Silver Shells to name a few. There are so many delightful diversions to choose from. You know you’ll have a marvelous vacation but everyone seems to be planning on wearing “Resort-Casual”. They don’t have resorts where you live, no beach either for that matter, so where should...More

During the height of the bustling summer season it can be quite a challenge to find affordable accommodations in Destin and along Emerald Coast for a weekend getaway or brief romantic rendezvous for just a few days. It is prime time for family vacations at the beach and demand is high. Rates are at their peak and the vast majority of vacation rentals do not even provide accommodations for durations less than a week. However, here at Ocean Reef Resorts we are happy to let you know that we do have some great deals...More

Destin towards the west and Panama City Beach towards the east are essentially the bookends of the Emerald Coast. Both locales offer a sugary white shoreline that overlooks the jewel toned luminescent waters of the glistening gulf, however their history is different and in turn so was their development. Panama City Beach is geographically more confined whereas Destin is considered to include the city itself, adjoining areas like Miramar Beach and coastal villages along Scenic 30A in South Walton.[[{"type":"media...More

Ocean Reef Resorts is pleased to offer our guests an abundant array of fine distinctive vacation rental properties along South Walton’s Scenic 30A, which happens to be one of the nation's most beautiful highways. This sensational two lane road meanders along the shimmering sugary shoreline of the Emerald Coast. This scenic corridor hugs the forested Gulf of Mexico providing breathtaking views of nature’s splendor and the luminescent jewel toned waters. Highway 30A has an esteemed double distinction. First of all,...More

Many of our new Ocean Reef Resorts guests and even some of our Destin vacation veterans who have been visiting us for years want to know which area attractions are the best. We have composed a list of the most popular, most asked about attractions that are offered in Destin and along the Emerald Coast. We have composed a list of the Top 10 Destin Attractions based upon the amount of inquiries our rental vacation specialists receive, guest feedback and extensive data from our websites. We have also included data...More

Many of our Ocean Reef Resorts patrons know that the month of May is a wonderful time to visit the beautiful beach in Destin and along the Emerald Coast. Rental rates and crowds dip just after Easter until about Memorial Day. Then demand greatly increases and rates rise to their peak. This lull occurs just after the busy Spring Break season and before the high season of Summer when family vacationers flock to our sparkling sugar white shoreline. Besides the savings on rental rates this lovely time of year, the...More

A nerd has been defined among other things as a highly intelligent person who is intellectual and may spend an inordinate amount of time on little known, non-mainstream pursuits that are often related to fiction or fantasy. Well, what’s not to like? Many people these days enjoy learning about unique, entertaining diversions of fact, fiction or fantasy. If you want to “nerd out” in Panama City Beach, Ocean Reef Resorts has some choice recommendations for such delightful diversions and here they are![[{"type":"media...More