recreation
Santa Rosa Beach Attractions & Watersports
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With nearly five hundred beachfront acres framed by the Gulf of Mexico, a coastal dune lake, a longleaf pine forest and a private white-sand beach, WaterColor Inn is the perfect gateway to exhilarating adventures. Rediscover what family time truly means as you explore our timeless vacation resort just steps from the warm, gentle surf. Spend glorious, sun-splashed days paddleboarding, kayaking, boating or fishing. As the sun sets, gather the family for a beach bonfire and s’mores roast or an outdoor movie.
Whether you seek to speed your pulse or slow your heart rate to the unhurried rhythms of the Gulf Coast, each experience offers you the chance to enjoy the best of our pristine natural surroundings.
Camp WaterColor (CWC)
VIEW 2021 SPECIAL EVENTS @ CWC
Located at 205 Spartina Circle, Camp WaterColor is the newest resort amenity available to WaterColor guests and homeowners featuring:
- Main Butterfly Pool with Monarch Slide
- Caterpillar Pool (Zero-Entry, Children's Area with Skipper Slide)
- Lazy Lizard Pool (Zero-Entry, Lazy River)
- Lifeguard on Duty
- Basketball Court
- Playground
Also, enjoy dining at The Canteen Restaurant & Bar, open daily from 11 AM - 7:30 PM*, serving food and drinks.
*seasonal hours apply
Biking & Hiking
Whether you have plans for a day of hiking or biking, the WaterColor Bike Barn staff will be happy to help out with maps and excursion information on the extensive woodland trail system, where you can explore miles of scenic nature trails on winding paths through preserved state park forests, picturesque gardens and around rare coastal dune lakes.
Adjacent to the WaterColor BoatHouse, the Bike Barn is located at 533 Western Lake Drive; and provides bicycles of all sizes and bike trailers (two-kid capacity). Call 866.651.1869 for more information.
Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP)
The BoatHouse Paddle Club at the WaterColor BoatHouse offers guests the opportunity to experience what many consider the world's fastest growing watersport - stand up paddleboarding. Stand up paddleboarding is an easy-to-learn, adaptable activity well-suited for families and perfect for exploring Western Lake, one of South Walton's rare coastal dune lakes. The low impact activity is suitable for anyone from children to seniors and offers the chance to explore the natural beauty of WaterColor from a unique vantage point.
Rentals, lessons and merchandise sales are all offered seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (seasonally).
Visit BoatHouse Paddle Club or call (850) 419-6188 for additional information.
Fishing
Discover some of the most complex waterways and ecosystems in the world with several species of game fish, birds and reptiles. Pair its meandering creeks, underground springs and rare coastal dune lakes with the renowned saltwater offerings of the Gulf, and it provides anglers with a unique combination of fishing opportunities.
Located in the heart of WaterColor’s Town Center, Old Florida Outfitters is home to the finest outdoor apparel and specializes in conventional, as well as fly-fishing and light tackle with a network of premiere guides. Whether you are a veteran fly-fisherman hunting Tarpon on the fly or a novice who is looking for a patient introduction to the sport, our partner, Old Florida Outfitters, will accommodate you. Their goal is to deliver an enjoyable, relaxing, productive day on the water. For more informaiton, call 850-534-4343 or visit their website.
Golf
Whether you're an amateur or consider yourself a pro, you'll find a course to test any skill level. Take in a relaxing round or challenge your friends to a little healthy competition among the beautiful surroundings on these two private courses, accessible to guests of WaterColor Inn:
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Camp Creek Golf Club (designed by Tom Fazio); features a pure golf experience accentuated by a significant wetland system. For tee times, call (850) 231-7601. Camp Creek is currently CLOSED to resort guests due to expansion; for more information, visit www.campcreekmasterplan.com
- Shark's Tooth Golf Club (designed by Greg Norman); located on the shores of Lake Powell, Florida's largest coastal dune lake, and offers a majestic wooded backdrop within acres of preserved wetlands. For tee times, call (850) 249-3041.
2021 Daily Green Fees at Shark's Tooth for WaterColor Inn guests are:
| Mar. 1 - Feb. 28 | $195 + tax |
| Easter, Apr. 2 - 11 | $250 + tax |
| Memorial Day, May 27 - 31 | $250 + tax |
| 4th of July, June 26 - Jul 11 | $250 + tax |
| Labor Day, Sept. 2 - 6 | $250 + tax |
| Thanksgiving, Nov. 20 - 28 | $250 + tax |
Also available is the public golf course, Origins Golf Club (designed by Davis Love III); a six-hole regulation course that alternatively plays as a ten-hole par 3 layout through the use of alternate tee boxes and auxiliary greens. Origins also offers FootGolf- a combination of golf and soccer. For tee times, call (850) 213-5090.
Daily Green Fees for Origins Golf Club:
| Walking Rate | $30 per adult |
| Push/Pull Cart Rate | $35 per adult |
| Golf Cart Rate | $40 per adult; replay rate half price |
| Junior Rate | $10 per ages 15 and younger; adult supervision required |
FootGolf is available daily from 1- 6 p.m. and is open to ages 7 and older- $10 per person | $3 per ball rental; children 15 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. For futher information, call (850) 213-5090.
Beach
With sugar-white sand beaches and turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico, there's not a better place to unwind and start your vacation. Several beach services are available to guests of WaterColor Inn, including access to WaterColor Beach Club, beach bonfires and beach setups.
WaterColor Tennis by Matchpoint Resorts
Voted the Best Tennis Facility for the past four years, WaterColor Tennis managed by Matchpoint Resorts is nestled in the heart of the WaterColor Community offering five (5) Har-Tru clay courts, along with two (2) hard-surface pickle ball courts.
WaterColor Tennis offers on-site Pros with a combined 80+ years of tennis coaching experience. Private and group lessons are available upon request, while daily Adult Tennis Clinics are offered seven days a week, 365 days a year. You will also find a full-service Pro shop filled with tennis apparel, gifts, and gear for both tennis & pickleball.
Call the Pro Shop at (850) 400-3696 for more details. Also stay in touch and follow WaterColor Tennis on Facebook @WaterCollorTennis by Matchpoint Resorts and Instagram @Matchpoint Resorts. For any questions and/or to book your custom tennis getaway package, email Shane Johnson, Owner/Director, at shane@matchpointresorts.com.
We look forward to “serving” you soon!
Canoes & Kayaks
Explore the natural wildlife that inhabits our area with a canoe or kayak tour on Western Lake, one of several coastal dune lakes in this area, that let guests experience the beauty of nature.
Canoes and kayaks are available seasonally from the WaterColor BoatHouse, directly on the banks of Western Lake. Guests staying at WaterColor Inn have access to use of these rentals for one hour each day; based on availability. Kayaking adventure tours around Western Lake are also available. Call 850-419-6188 for more information.
