Venture out.
Beach
Y’all are here for the beach, of course.
Getting There
There are 10 access points to the beach. The most direct route from the Watchtower is an 8-minute walk south on Georgetown Avenue then through town. You’ll see walkover G just past The Pearl Hotel.
Key Cards Required
Don’t forget the amenity key card; you’ll need it to enter and exit the walkway gate.
Towels
Please use your own beach towels; not the house’s bath towels. Also, per Rosemary Beach ordinance, don’t hang your wet towels, bathing suits, or other items from the house’s externally visible porches or balconies.
Chairs
Feel free to use, then return, the portable beach chairs located in the garage. If you want something fancier, you can rent chairs, umbrellas, and more from:
VayKGear. Call 888.577.7412 or visit https://vaykgear.com/30a/.
Rosemary Beach Service. Book online with access code 9708040 or call 850.231.1860. Daily walk-up service is also available starting at 9 AM at the kiosks located at walkovers B, D, or G.
Flags
The safety of the beach is monitored 24/7 by Walton County and reported using flags at walkover A and I. You can also text "SAFETY" to 31279 for conditions. PLEASE do not ignore double red flags. This means the beach is closed. There can be VERY dangerous rip tides in the area. Also, exercise extreme caution for a single red flag. This means high surf or strong conditions.
Lifeguards
Lifeguards are on duty from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, seven days a week from March 1 to September 30.
Leave No Trace
Help preserve the ecosystem by removing all items you bring to the beach. Fill in any holes, stay off the dunes, don’t bring any glass, and put trash in the receptacles located at the walkovers.
What About My Dog?
Unfortunately, dogs are only allowed on the beach if you have a permit, which is issued just to local residents. Be careful if you skirt this rule as code compliance staff regularly patrol the beach and you could face a fine of up to $500, possible pet impoundment, and a mandatory court appearance.
Biking
Rosemary Beach and the surrounding area is bike friendly and there are lots of trails including Longleaf Greenway East, Longleaf Greenway Middle, and Longleaf Greenway West.
You can rent bikes from VayK Gear. Call 888.577.7412 or visit https://vaykgear.com/30a/.
Fitness Center
The Rosemary Beach Fitness Center is close to the Watchtower and offers strength training equipment, treadmills, ellipticals, recumbent bikes, Stairmaster Steppers, Cybex Arc trainers, free weights, rowing machine, rings, TRX, a yoga studio, an outdoor courtyard, and massage services. You can join for a single day, three days, a week, or a month.
Limos, Ride Shares, Shuttles, Taxis
If you’re not driving there are lots of options for getting a ride. Both Lyft and Uber are available and you can also try one of these companies:
Pools
Rosemary Beach offers not one, but four pools!
Barbados
Located west of downtown, Barbados features a covered lounge area, a larger rectangular pool, and a smaller round pool. Open daily 9 AM – 9 PM.
Cabana
The most family-friendly pool is located just around the corner from the Watchtower. It features lounging chairs and umbrellas, cabana-style dressing rooms, and a separate kid’s pool and playground. Open daily 9 AM – 9 PM.
Coquina
This relaxing, negative-edge design pool is closest to the beach. It includes lounging chairs and umbrellas and men’s and women’s changing rooms. Open daily 9 AM – 9 PM.
Sky
Featuring a roof with panels that can be opened or closed and heated water, this pool accommodates any weather. You’ll also find individual swim lanes for exercising. Open daily 6 AM – 10 PM. Adult only hours 6 AM – 9 AM and 8 PM – 10 PM.
Racquet Club
The Rosemary Beach Racquet Club is close to the Watchtower and features eight green clay courts, restroom and shower facilities, and a viewing deck. Daily or weekly memberships are available, as well as instruction. There is also a fully-stocked pro shop that offers rental equipment.
Real Estate
Love it so much here you want to become a local? We highly recommend Ashley Cottrell at Engel & Völkers real estate.
Rosemary Beach Map
Get your bearings by viewing the Rosemary Beach Map.
Running
Our favorite little route is 2.46 miles. Head out the front door down Georgetown Avenue through town. Make a right and go up 30A to the second Alys Beach tower and head on back.
Shopping
So much fun shopping including the Grand Boulevard at Sandestin and Silver Sands Premium Outlet malls. We prefer all the unique boutiques though, and here are some of our favorites:
Pish Posh Patchouli’s | In downtown Rosemary, a great selection of bath and beauty items and you can create your own custom scents.
Parish + Ex Voto | In downtown Rosemary, beautiful home accessories, jewelry, and apparel.
Huck & Harlowe | In downtown Rosemary, dog accessories, dog treats, and dog-themed gifts for humans.
oko | In downtown Rosemary, comfy and chic fashion for men and women.
The Art of Simple | In downtown Seaside, fun, unique home goods and apparel.
Spa
If you want to get pampered, give Vivo spa a try. It’s just down Georgetown Avenue.