Whether you're a lifelong resident or a first-time visitor, there's always something new to discover about the Emerald Coast. But let's face it; the hook here is our beaches, which continually are recognized among the world's finest.The sun. The surf. The sugar-white sand (you won't burn your feet here). The Gulf of Mexico providing a shimmering turquoise backdrop and spectacular sunsets. It's why millions of visitors return to our neck of the woods every year. Simple, welcome to paradise. Navigate the Emerald Coast is a reader's guide to our beaches. Across Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton counties, there are thirty distinct beach destinations and beach communities to explore. A few are private locations with limited public access, but most come free of charge. Think of them as rooms with amazing views that last a lifetime.Inside the book, you'll learn about each of the beach destinations stretched across more than sixty miles of our coastline. Along the journey, you'll even pickup a few recipes from chefs who serve fresh seafood cuisine at our most popular eateries. So this book is about our coast. Well, your coast.