Blue Mountain
With native blue lupine flowers (the “blue”) and some of the highest dunes on the Gulf Coast (the “mountain”), Blue Mountain Beach stands out along the South Walton coastline with its own naturally laid-back style.
Accommodations here range from lavish homes to ’60s-era beach cottages, but it’s the outdoor adventures like hiking through cypress swamps and pine groves in Point Washington State Forest or biking the Timpoochee Trail that will stand out in your beach vacation memories.
Tidings from Blue Mountain
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Justin Gaffrey Gallery
Bouquets of flowers in riotous colors that jump off the canvas are just some of the beautiful things you’ll find in Justin Gaffrey’s studio and gallery. South Walton Artist of the Year in 2005, Justin works with pure acrylic paints and uses a palette knife to create classically impressionistic works of art.updated: May 03, 2012 12:16 pm
Biking Blue Mountain Beach
The best way to explore Blue Mountain Beach is by bicycle. Rent bikes for the whole family at Big Daddy’s Bike Shop and set off down the Timpoochee Trail to explore 30A shops and coastal dune lakes. To find off-road adventure, rent a mountain bike and head into the Point Washington State Forest.updated: May 03, 2012 12:15 pm
La Loba’s Bakery
There isn’t much room inside, but this tiny bakery is big on flavors. Tucked into the back of High Point plaza in Blue Mountain Beach, La Loba’s specializes in all natural and organic foods baked fresh daily. Choose from delicious whole grain breads, cinnamon rolls, scones, and their famous Maple Nut granola. Yum!updated: Mar 14, 2012 3:25 pm
Blue Mountain Beach Time
Exploring rare coastal dune lakes, enjoying a family bicycle adventure, boating, beachcombing, and building castles in the sugar-white sand are what make Blue Mountain Beach a fun place to play. Check out our video and see if Blue Mountain is your perfect beach.updated: Mar 14, 2012 3:21 pm
Longleaf Pine Greenway Trail
Hiking and biking through the Point Washington State Forest puts you in touch with South Walton’s “wild” side. You’ll find a trailhead to the Longleaf Pine Greenway Trail on County Highway 83 in Blue Mountain Beach that takes hikers and bicyclists through beautiful scenery with an abundance of wildlife.updated: Mar 14, 2012 3:19 pm
Blue Lupine and Blue Mountain Beach
The Gulf Coast lupine (lupinus westianus) is a small flowering shrub that grows in the sandy soil of Florida’s northern gulf coast. Legend has it that the high dunes, covered in an abundance of deep blue blossoms in the spring, appeared to passing sailors to be a blue mountain, giving rise to the name Blue Mountain Beach.updated: Mar 14, 2012 3:18 pm
