Rosemary Beach Real Estate and Community Guide
The community of Rosemary Beach is designed around a Town Center which is the heart of the town. The Town Center has bars, restaurants, shops and even a weekly farmer’s market. It is a great place to pick up what you need for a get together at your house or to meet up with friends for a sunset dinner. This new urbanist design means that everything in town is about a 5-minute walk from the center of town. It’s a throwback to a different time when communities were more than just a place to live but rather a place to live together. When you take advantage of the pedestrian paths and boardwalks that connect the whole town you will notice a certain European feel. Most homes have balconies and large front porches which means with every stroll in this tight-knit community you can make new friends and meet new neighbors. There are four pools in town as well as a 2.3-mile fitness trail that features staggered workout equipment to mix things up on your walks. And of course, with 9 dune walkovers, the beautiful Gulf of Mexico is always nearby.
Rosemary Beach is a master-planned community that fits the style of new urbanism. Designed by Andres Duany and Liz Plater-Zyberk, the streets and paths of Rosemary reach back to when cities sprang up around a boardwalk and everyone would work and play together instead of in backyards behind fences. This design makes the community very walkable and comforting. The arrangement of the homes gives a picturesque feel. There are no golf carts allowed in Rosemary, things move a little slower and you begin to notice the flowers and birds a little more. This mix of proximity and pace binds the people of Rosemary Beach together as few other communities do, neighbors become friends, and friends become family.
Things to do in Rosemary Beach
There are so many things to do in Rosemary Beach you may never have to go anywhere else. If you need a night or weekend away the Pearl is a great option. “Every detail has been crafted to capture relaxed sophistication.” So if you are looking for a place to grab a drink The Pearl’s rooftop lounge, Havana Beach Club, has fire pits, live music or perhaps you just need to spend a night where someone else handles the details while the gulf breezes blow through your hair, then the Pearl is worth checking out.
Rosemary Beach Community Amenities Cool down in style at one of the four pools located throughout the neighborhood. Coquina pool, located beachside is a negative edge pool meant for lounging and relaxing. Sky Pool, located park side, serves as a year-round pool with notarized panels that can be closed for cooler weather. In addition to heated water, the pool decking features radiant heating, so your feet won’t get cold in the winter months. Cabana Pool, located park side, is a family-friendly area with Mediterranean design. Barbados Pool is located west of the Town Center at the terminus of Town Hall Road
Common green spaces are located throughout Rosemary Beach and provide a space for reading, picnics, barefoot walks playtime with the kiddos and other outdoor events.
Racquet Club is a tennis lover’s paradise. You can set up a match one of the eight green clay courts (Har Tru) and enjoy shopping at the fully stocked ProShop.
The Rosemary Beach Fitness Center is fully equipped with Bodymasters and Freemotion Strength Training equipment, a full suite of cardio equipment, free weights, TRX. There is also a private studio to accommodate Yoga classes and massage. The courtyard is set up daily (depending on weather) for those who prefer to workout outdoors.
Woven throughout Rosemary Beach, the Fitness Trail & Walking Tour is a 2.3-mile trail of both sand paths and boardwalks that wind through the community’s native landscape, parks, and public spaces. It includes four fitness stations with exercise apparatuses for stretching and strength training.
Rosemary Restaurants and Shopping
There are plenty of dining options in Rosemary Town Center, but I want to highlight my personal favorites. Breakfast & Brunch: Big Bad Breakfast is right around the corner, but worth the short walk or bike ride. The avocado toast and bruleed grapefruit are my favorite. The Cathead chicken biscuit is worth every calorie. If you are in a hurry, pop into Amavida for a late´ and scratch-made scone. Lunch: I love a good chicken salad sandwich. Stop into Cowgirl Kitchen and grab one on the way to the beach. Can’t decide on something sweet or savory? Creative Crepes has you covered either way. Evening Cocktails & Supper: Watching the sunset with a craft cocktail on the balcony at Pescado is nothing short of delightful. If you are looking for a place to trade in your flip flops for heels, Restaurant Paradis is my favorite date night. Grab your friends and enjoy an endless selection of tapas and tasty treats at La Crema.
Are you ready to shop? I have a fun tradition of picking up a new swimsuit anytime I go on vacation. So if you need to do a little swimsuit souvenir shopping, stop by Bombora Sport. The racks at OKO are filled with modern casual clothing for women of all ages, including their exclusive label made in the Dominican Republic. If you want to pamper yourself, Pish Posh Patchouli offers sought-after products from around the world and features the very best in advanced skincare, luxurious body care, exclusive fragrances, boutique cosmetics plus a little something for your boudoir. Do you want to bring a little beach back to your home? Tracery Interiors is a nationally recognized interior design firm and you can shop their Rosemary Beach design studio and boutique.
Homes For Sale in Rosemary Beach
Click here for a list of the current homes for sale in Rosemary Beach according to MLS. You can schedule showings or request more info. on any home within each property description page. If you do not see the home you want, we highly recommend signing up for our New Listing Alert Notifications below so you can be notified of any new listings or new listing preview opportunities.
