Posted on 9/2/2011By the Ocean Reef Editorial Team

The sensational Seascape Resort sits next to sugar white sand beaches on the shimmering emerald colored waters of the Gulf of Mexico in Miramar Beach. Spread out over 300 acres of landscaped aqua dotted forest, the resort grounds extend from the beach all the way back to Emerald Coast Parkway (US Highway 98). Near the shore, Seascape encompasses the luxury high rise condo towers of Aerial Dunes I, Ariel Dunes II and The Majestic Sun where Ocean Reef offers a number of fine private vacation rental accommodations. Aerial Dunes looks like something you might see in Vegas or Miami Beach with wrap around pools and decorative, columned temple porticoes which are unlighted at night. The swimming pool in front of Ariel Dunes I extends almost the entire length of the building giving the illusion that it is sitting on watery mirror that reflects its own beauty. The Majestic Sun sits up front and center, facing the beach with unobstructed spectacular gulf views that extend as far as you can see across the jewel toned waters towards southern horizon. A spectacular "see through" arch rises eight stories tall in the middle of the building above a heated indoor swimming pool with cathedral ceilings and a wall of glass that looks out onto the gulf. This flows to an outdoor pool with tow hot tubs and sundeck that is nearly beachfront. A newly completed promenade with palm trees and multiple walkovers parallels the 2,000 linear feet of the powder white beach. Here you may soar through the skies on a parasail, kayak or experience heart pounding wave runner action. (Discounts are available for all of our Ocean Reef guests at La Dolce Vita Water Sports, a family run operation that provides these wonderful diversions at this location.) At the western end of the beach is The Whale's Tail which has a covered and open deck right on the water to watch the frequent volleyball games that are played there. Icy cold beverages, snacks and sandwiches are served there in a very casual, swim suit friendly setting.

If golf is your game, the eighteen hole Seascape Golf Course should surpass your expectations. Our Ocean Reef Resort guests receive complimentary discounts of 20% off green fees and 10% off the already reduced twilight rates. Created by famed golf course architect Joe Lee, Seascape is a 71 par championship course with over 6,100 yards of play. There is "water water everywhere" since fifteen of the holes incorporate some kind of languid lagoon, pristine pond or exotic coastal dune lake. There are also vistas of the gorgeous gulf in the distance from many of the rolling fairways which meander through pine forests and lush landscapes. Dazzling visual distractions are everywhere for even the most seasoned golfer but the unique placement of greens requires focused precision to maneuver this marvelous course.
Tennis anyone? The Destin Tennis Club is located at Seascape and is nationally rated as a Five Star Tennis Resort. Eight clay courts that border the golf course are available for play. Professional USPTA ,United States Professional Tennis Association, instruction and a wide variety of regularly scheduled tournaments are available for all ages and levels of expertise. Adult programs include hourly clinics for Novice, Intermediate, Grand Slam and Competitive Doubles as well as Competitive Edge Drills for improving your stroke. A weeklong "Tennis Camp" is available for kids under the age of seventeen. Mondays through Saturdays an Adult Round Robin Tournament is held from 8:45 to 11:30 am and on Sundays from 11:45 to 2:00 pm. Junior Round Robin Tournaments are held on Tuesdays from 5:45 pm to 8:30 pm. On Monday afternoons at 5:30, staff and guests gather to socialize, have cocktails and watch the pros play on courts from March through October. Be sure to let them know you are an Ocean Reef Resorts guest so that you may receive a complimentary discount off the published court fees.
Seascape has a wonderful location that is convenient to just about everything. Silver Sands, the nation's largest Designer Outlet is literally just a few minutes away. The upscale restaurants and retail shops on Grand Boulevard in Sandestin are nearby as is the magical Village of Baytowne Wharf complete with free musical entertainment, fine dining, seasonal festivals, art shows, amusements for children, specialty boutiques and frequent fireworks. In addition, Miramar Beach is half way between Destin for exciting nightlife and South Walton and Scenic Highway 30A for fun filled day trips. Up and down Scenic Gulf Drive where Seascape is located are popular beach side restaurants which include the colorful funky Pompano Joe's, the original Captain Dave's which is the oldest on the coast and the charming Victorian looking seaside pavilion known as The Crab Trap. Our main Ocean Reef Resorts office is also conveniently located along Emerald Coast Parkway in Miramar Beach so feel free to come by if there is anything you need and grab a cold soda from our cooler. In the meanwhile, enjoy perusing our website for private rental offerings at the Majestic Sun and both Ariel Dunes I and Ariel Dunes II. We are sure that you, like many of our Ocean Reef guests, will enjoy the superb sensation of the Seascape Resort.
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