HighPointe Resort at Seacrest

[Cork On the Ocean]

Not sure when you are planning your trip. There will be more people on the beach in front of HP BUT nothing and I mean NOTHING like Destin. In 4 years of vacationing at HP I can only remember 1 time that the beach chairs got 2 rows deep. There really isn't that many people there. Most of the owners raise hell cause of the lack of rentals. Fortunately our units stay rented.

Aha, the plot thickens So you stay at HP when you're here? You're just acress the way.

 

[RiverOtter]

Aha, the plot thickens So you stay at HP when you're here? You're just acress the way.

Pilot to Cork Pilot..... Where have you been? That's why GTTBM and I were trying to figure out where your house was last week. I'm pretty sure this will be our 4th year there. Last August GB and I stayed at the Cottages at Sunrise Beach. I really liked that place. Lollygal's place is there and her cottage is for sale. I offered her $100,000 .... She hasn't countered yet .... but I'm feeling lucky

 

[JB]

Well, I pulled the trigger and rented a gulf front unit at High Pointe. I sincerely hope I am doing the right thing. No doubt it is an awesome property, but we are so used to the BMB area and staying in a house rather than a condo. It will be a big change from what we are accustomed to. As this is our first trip with the little one, it is probably a wise move from both a safety and convenience standpoint.

When weighing all the options, there were just too many unknowns at Blue Mountain. I didn't expect the beach to be perfect down there, but even if ALL the seawalls are complete (which I doubt) there would still be deck/beachwalk construction going on everywhere. It just was not worth the risk and worries.

Seacrest, here we come!

Recommendations on what to do on that end of 30-A are appreciated.

 

[Smiling JOe]

Hey JB, they are making progress on that seawall in BMB. The problem will be when you walk down that staircase and run into a 5' tall seawall that you have to hurdle and drop down 15' before climbing the mound of dark sand before you get to the beach.

From mar 29, 2006

 

[JB]

Hey JB, they are making progress on that seawall in BMB. The problem will be when you walk down that staircase and run into a 5' tall seawall that you have to hurdle and drop down 15' before climbing the mound of dark sand before you get to the beach.

LOL. That would be a real trick - especially with a toddler in tow. I just got tired of worrying. Even if they finish the seawall, the decks and stairs on both of those houses will have to be rebuilt. No way that is getting finished by the second week in May.

 

[Sheila]

LOL. That would be a real trick - especially with a toddler in tow. I just got tired of worrying. Even if they finish the seawall, the decks and stairs on both of those houses will have to be rebuilt. No way that is getting finished by the second week in May.

Try Shades at the Loop for lunch or dinner.

 

[TooFarTampa]

Try Shades at the Loop for lunch or dinner.

Yes! Or the Seacrest Cafe at the Villages of South Walton for lunch. Yummy yummy. Lots of room for toddler to roam too. ;-)

 

[InletBchDweller]

Spicy Noodle in Inlet is great and a good place for kids

 

[Paula]

Well, I pulled the trigger and rented a gulf front unit at High Pointe. I sincerely hope I am doing the right thing. No doubt it is an awesome property, but we are so used to the BMB area and staying in a house rather than a condo. It will be a big change from what we are accustomed to. As this is our first trip with the little one, it is probably a wise move from both a safety and convenience standpoint.

When weighing all the options, there were just too many unknowns at Blue Mountain. I didn't expect the beach to be perfect down there, but even if ALL the seawalls are complete (which I doubt) there would still be deck/beachwalk construction going on everywhere. It just was not worth the risk and worries.

Seacrest, here we come!

Recommendations on what to do on that end of 30-A are appreciated.

All the suggestions on places to go in the Seacrest area are good ones. We've tried them all except the sandwiches at Seacrest Cafe. Ideally, that new fountain will be up and it will be the kind that kids can run in. Maybe someone can help you find the funn fountain at Rosemary Beach. It's just a small rectangle piece of cement with two benches near it. You push a button and then the water spouts up. I would think a toddler would love pushing the button and running in the water or tricking the parents who are innocently standing near the fountain while the toddler mischievously (sp?) turns the water fountain on the (seemingly) unknowing parents. Anyone know the directions to this fountain? It's just a short walk from Seacrest cafe because we like to get our ice cream cones and then walk over to the fountain at Rosemary Beach.

 

[southof30A]

Blue by Night for dinner at Rosemary. Pick a night when you know the weather is good and reserve a table outside. Very pleasant experience.

Spicy Noodle also has really good takeout. Menu is in the condo.

The Terrace, located about 1 mile east of 30A/98 intersection is a great place. Great seafood, many with a Greek theme. Take the kiddo, they won't mind. Menu is in the condo.

Later in the week, when you need a greasy "Waffle House" breakfast, go to Corams about 5 miles east on 98.

Best thing to do is drive into Seagrove Beach, stop at Goatfeathers, pick up really good fresh fish, turn around, stop at Cocoons, pick up sides, drive to High Pointe and grill out.

If you get a sitter, make a res, drive west really, really far on 30A to Cafe Tango. In my opinion, the best food right now in SoWal. Kiddo probably wouldn't like it...