SOUTHBAYBY THE GULF
Aerial view of Southbay by the Gulf in Destin: townhomes, tennis courts, white sand beach, blue umbrellas and turquoise Gulf waterSunset over the lake and homes near Southbay by the Gulf in DestinBeach volleyball and blue umbrellas on the white sand at Southbay by the Gulf

Southbay
by the Gulf

The community website for owners, future owners and guests, with live Gulf conditions, cameras and maps of Destin.

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300+ ftPrivate Gulf Beach
5 AcresFreshwater Lake
2 + 2Pools and Kiddie Pools
2 and 3Bedroom Townhomes

Explore Southbay in 3D

Turn the whole community on your screen, from the Gulf to Highway 98. Find any unit, visit the pools, courts, lake gazebo and beach, or take a guided arrival tour.

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3D map of Southbay by the Gulf showing the buildings, lake, pools and courts
Beach volleyball and blue umbrellas on the white sand at Southbay by the Gulf

Beach, Pools, Courts and Lake in One Community

Life at Southbay

A quiet corner of central Destin with room to enjoy the Gulf, the pools and the outdoors.

  • Private Beach

    Over 300 feet of private Gulf front beach, a short walk from the townhomes.

  • Freshwater Lake

    A five-acre freshwater lake at the heart of the community.

  • Two Full-Size Pools

    Two community pools for laps, lounging and long afternoons.

  • Two Kiddie Pools

    Shallow pools made for the smallest swimmers.

  • Lighted Tennis Courts

    Courts that stay playable well into the evening.

  • Pickleball and Shuffleboard

    Easy, social games for every age.

  • Beach Volleyball

    A volleyball court right on the sand.

  • BBQ Grilling Pits

    Grill pits for evenings that end outdoors.

See 2026 Beach Chair, Umbrella and Kayak Rates

Dues and Rules, Made Easy

See what Southbay owners pay, how many homes share the community and how it compares nearby, all on DuesData.

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See the Beach Before You Go

Three live cameras show the water, the crowds and the weather along Destin's coast.

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Destin at Your Fingertips

A photo map of beaches, boat trips, shopping and family fun, with distances from Southbay.

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Events and News

No events are posted yet. Board members and neighbors can send details to info@southbaybythegulf.com.

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