If you’re looking for a neighborhood on 30A that actually works for full time living, second home, or even a lower maintenance investment, Forest Lakes is one that comes up a lot in conversations with buyers.
Forest Lakes sits just off 30A in Blue Mountain Beach, and it hits a really nice middle ground. You’re close to the beach, you’ve got a neighborhood feel, and you still have access to some amenities without being in a super dense or busy community.
Location: Blue Mountain Beach, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Features: Gated single-family residential community with short-term rentals allowed. Residents have access to a sizeable resort-style community pool, shaded seating areas, and multiple stocked lakes for casual fishin, green space, playground, boardwalks, and gazebo
Architectural style: Predominantly Southern Craftsman-inspired homes with large porches
Development and Design: The development borders conservation land around Point Washington State Forest, which helps maintain a wooded, “old Florida” feel despite being close to resort amenities and nearby towns like Destin and Seaside.