This South Walton village town center includes a colorful collection of retail shops and restaurants that wrap around an expansive two-acre grassy lawn outdoor amphitheater that can accommodate an audience of up to 3,000. This captivating coastal village amphitheater is bordered by towering Royal Palms which serve as a focal point for live concerts during different times of the year. The lush lawns around it host art and wine shows as well as some fun festivals. During the summer months, quite a few mini specialty shops spring up around the village green amphitheater showcasing watercolors, oil paintings, folk art, pottery, jewelry, glass mosaics, photography, and beach-inspired clothing. These tropical landscaped grounds sit beside some great local restaurants, friendly casual bars, fashion boutiques, specialty shops, galleries, a coffee shop, a wine outlet, a caterer, and a salon. Santa Rosa Beach was recently named one of the top five favorite towns in the nation by Travel and Leisure Magazine. This recognition has made Gulf Place a top-rated vacation destination.
This excellent Santa Rosa Beach locale is less than six miles away from grocery stores, popular restaurants, a Super Walmart, delightful diversions, and the famous Silver Sands Premium Outlets in nearby Miramar Beach. Silver Sands is one of the largest discount designer centers in the entire nation. It features fantastic bargains on over 100 different world-class designer goods and is a trendy shopping mecca.
The enchanting Village of Baytowne Wharf and tropically embellished swank Grand Boulevard town center of Sandestin are also located there. Each place offers a wide array of restaurants with bars that feature live music and wonderful shopping adventures. Free outdoor concerts, unique family amusements, fun festivals throughout the year, and exciting seasonal firework celebrations are hosted at the charming News Orleans French Quarter-inspired Village of Baytowne Wharf.