Life on the Emerald Coast
Life on the Emerald Coast
We are dedicated to showcasing Life on the Emerald Coast. Are you wondering what it is like to live in Destin Florida, Fort Walton Beach Florida, Navarre Florida, Niceville Florida, Crestview Florida, or any of the surrounding areas? Well, this is the only channel you will need! We LOVE this town and our top goal is to showcase every inch of the Emerald Coast through our videos so that you have a complete understanding of the best area for you that fits your lifestyle!
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The Easter Egg Hunt is legit. Been in Crestview since 2018.
@@GardenWins I've heard, I'll need to swing out there next year and get some footage and check it out myself!
I think the beach outweighs everything… right?! 🤷🏼♂️
@@patrickjvoigt yessss! Calling this one as team mongo. Take that AJ
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Sounds like a lifestyle vs newer home battle, for me personally I want the lifestyle so I gotta say Mongo is the winner here… sorry AJ 😂. As always great video!!
@@jkstewart30 let's go! (Mongo here), I cannot wait to screenshot this and send it to AJ! Hahaha!
@@LifeOnTheEmeraldCoast I'd thumbs down both of these if it didn't mess up our algorithm 😂😂 Insert pouting gif here lol
been lovin it since 1987 when I got sent to Hurlburt Field. was just there in April when the tornado came in
Nice! That is how I got down here (Andrew), and when I separated I just couldn't leave the area.
taking my 11 y/o down again in august. This time he would like to go to crab island as well so this video was helpful giving me ideas on how to get out there.
Awesome, I hope y'all have a great time!
Best condo building in Destin for oceanfront views?
Pure unobstructed oceanfront? Any one the Condos on the south side of Holiday Isle, well any of them with more then 3 floors at least (my favorite views are from floors 3 to 6, personally). But that's just with a pure Gulf view. If we considered more things, I'd throw a few other condos in the mix that also have a view of the pass, and maybe crab island as well. Something like a western facing room at the Emerald Grand. Plus the location would be nice to walk downstairs and hit up the boardwalk. Or walk downstairs and rent a jet ski to go to crab island in 😉
@@LifeOnTheEmeraldCoast And they're for sale and not just rentals/vacation units correct?
@@essentialadvantages6790 Yes that is correct. Emerald grande will have some timeshares, but there are also plenty of units for sale. Most of the condos on the south side of Holiday Isle are used as second homes or as short-term rentals as an investment to private owners. So yes you could absolutely go either way :-)
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The unit you are trying sell I bet was used by top ranking military officials.
😆 why's that?
@@LifeOnTheEmeraldCoast It was owned by the US government/military and was told by staff the nicer units were used by high ranking military officials like say a 3 star general.
Fantastic place to stay, family oriented, gated, clean, nice staff, and a great location. So much to do within walking distance.
Hello Andrew, thanks for the quick response. I'm currently working down range as a contractor and will be coming back to retire later this year. I'll reach out to you in the coming months. Thanks again, Joseph
Awesome and you're welcome. Be safe out there and we will chat with you soon!
Hello Andrew, I'm looking at one bedroom condos in Fort Walton. i would like to know the cost of insurance at the Finisterra, Fountainhead, and the Cedars? Thanks in advance for your help.
Hey, cost of insurance is going to vary based on a few factors, primarily what the primary use of the property is. Such as, whether you're renting this out for long-term rentals or if you're living in it yourself. I'm going to assume that you are living in it yourself based on the way the comment is structured. I just had our insurance guy run a quote on one of the 1 bedrooms at Finisterra, and he quoted it at 1923 per year. Both Cedars and Fountainhead will be very close if not the same in pricing as Finisterra. If you have a particular property that you are interested in, feel free to reach out to us using any of the contact information in the videos, and we can run specific quotes for you if you'd like
Can you still bring and ride your horses at Beasley State park?
Unfortunately no, there are no animals allowed at Beasley State Park (or anywhere on Okaloosa Island beaches for that matter) for safety and health reasons.
@@LifeOnTheEmeraldCoast I have a horse named Big Tony that has separation issues when we go out of town he gets depressed and we were hoping we could bring him and ride him on the beach. But if that is the case he just will be lonely for a week in July. I was thinking the saltwater would be good for flies and other insects horses attract. You have great informative videos.
@@rolltide9547 thank you! And yes unfortunately, all of our beaches are like that. In fact we can't even bring dogs on them, with a few very small exceptions. There's one beach along 30A that allows it if you register them every year and there's only so many allowed. And then there's a few beaches on the sound side that will allow dogs. I think part of it is because of the wildlife, and the other part is because of the sand. A lot of people don't know this, but it's actually a legal to take our sand home. I'm guessing it is something to do with that but it would be purely a guess. I appreciate you watching! If we can help with anything else, you know how to find a :-)
Just stay away from main Street and legion. Probably the worst area in town
That's because there's a deep pool of cold water just south of Destin that inhibits thunderstorm development.
Everything north of 98 is shit. Except for Kelly plantation and regatta Bay
1st is over 500k, 2nd under 1M, 3rd over 2M?
Gilf Breeze seems interesting, i loke that it welcomes golf carts
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How much was are of them?
Please consider upgrading your microphone & possibly adding some soundproofing to your studio. Trying to understand what you're saying with the echo is exhausting! Thanks.
Where can you kayak from to get to crab island?
Generally I'd suggest the park just on the Destin side. Captain Leonard Park and clement Taylor Park are both popular spots to launch your kayak and it's a short paddle over. You could do it on the Okaloosa Island side, but it'll be a longer trek to get out there and I'd suggest having your head on a swivel if you go that route.
Really felt like this lacked good specific information. Very amateurish as I was really wanting to get good local specific information. Wasted at least 15 minutes.
I'm looking to move there next month. Im having a hard time finding a place. I live off one income (disability) with one child and my credit is poor. I need help.
We just got back from Destin and several of the condos that were literally on the beach in a beach resort we’re in the $600,000 range to $700,000 for super nice ones with a view! So there’s no way I’m paying $1 million for something that looks like a basic condo/apartment building nowhere near the water. And no water view. Although I did enjoy your videos and I do enjoy your channel there’s just no way.
We just got back from Destin and several of the condos that were literally on the beach in a beach resort we’re in the $600,000 range to $700,000 for super nice ones with a view! So there’s no way I’m paying $1 million for something that looks like a basic condo/apartment building nowhere near the water. And no water view. Although I did enjoy your videos and I do enjoy your channel there’s just no way.
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Thanks for the video! My wife and I dream of moving down either on the panhandle or Naples. But I love the panhandle it is absolutely gorgeous
We couldn't agree more...but I might be biased, lol. You know where to find us when you're ready to make that dream a reality!
You said you "have been a Florida native since 2015, so almost 20 years now". I think your math is off by 10-11 years :) Unless you are a time traveler and recorded this in 2035. :) Also if you moved 9 years ago, can you really call yourself a "native"?
Lol. I guess it's not technically a native, and I've been here since 2005 that was definitely a misspeak. It is definitely the longest I have ever lived in one place, I'll try to remember to take the word native out of it in the future though :-)
I'm looking to move to somewhere in that general area thinking maybe crestview or niceville, just for reference. Looking for somewhere that's affordable. Won't be able to buy but looking for a rental or a place to park a tiny house. I don't know anything about the area except what I've learned from watching your channel. Any suggestions for a 38 year guy that is single and free.
Well I'm a 36 year old single and free dude (Mongo here), so before I can answer I would ask you, what sort of vibe do you want? How do you see yourself suspending your day to day?
This is terrific. Thank you so much. I just moved and it's great to have all the info so soon.
Glad it was helpful!
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Are all the doorknobs in Florida really high? Or is AJ really short?
Omg, this made me LOL! Yes AJ is just that short bahahaha (screenshotting this to send to her 😂😂)
I'll have you know...the doorknobs are INSANELY high up. It's ridiculous. 🙄😅🤣🤣🤣
Apparently so are all the kitchen appliances. @@Lifeon30A
@@Lifeon30A 😆😂 speak louder, we can't hear you up here AJ
@@LifeOnTheEmeraldCoast LOL, whatever. I'm going back to my dollhouse where I can reach all the cabinets. 🤣
Absolutely beautiful!!!❤
Right!!
We live 30min. Away in PDL. All of our doctors are in Crestview. The traffic in Crestview is AWFULL. The pro for Crestview is all the shops and restaurants that we dont have close to us.
Crestview is not on a peninsula. The panhandle of Florida is not a peninsula. That was an outright inaccurate statement. One of the most important facts that you failed to report is that building in the area has absolutely skyrocketed in the past 30 years. Unfortunately, the infrastructure has not kept up with the growth. The traffic and lack of services is a reflection of that fact.
Thank You🧜🏼♀️🐚
You're welcome!
Just moved to Gulf Breeze, July 2023, from Manassas, VA, love this area. Beautiful beaches, great weather, wonderful friendly people, has all the amenities of a larger town and the charm of a small town.
We agree! I am glad you are enjoying it out here!
Great review
I worked in Crestview for one year and did not renew my contract because of the traffic. When my daughter and her husband was transferred here to the AFB base, they were looking at Crestview. I recommended staying a night in a hotel and driving into the base the next morning to see if they would want that hassle for the next 2years. They decided on Fort Walton Beach… And he’s right about the schools… and he was being kind. I worked in an elementary school there
Thank you, first hand accounts are great!
THANKS!
You're welcome!
My son moved there three years ago. He can’t wait to leave. Lol….to be fair to Crestview though, it has more to do with the reason he’s there…and not Crestview. The city itself is a lovely place. The people are so nice. I’ve visited my son there a couple of times, and I’ve really enjoyed it. He went to help his nephew out which turned into a complete disaster. At any rate, I believe anyone would enjoy Crestview!
Yikes, I guess it's not for everyone!
@@LifeOnTheEmeraldCoast To be fair to Crestview, though, it’s more about the things going on in his life with family, etc. He went there to help his nephew, and it’s just turned into a big mess. I’m going to correct my statement here to reflect that.
@@sharonhutchins5784 well thanks! Sorry it's a disaster, he's probably not getting to really enjoy the area if there is drama and stuff going on!
How come none of the women I. Your video looked old enough to be snowbirds? 🤔😀 Thanks for the video. Good information.
Ha! Alright, next video on snowbirds we will bring in real snowbirds, 😂😆
The Baytowne house is the best! The glass door on the upstairs bathtub is a nice touch.
Agree!
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I wish 3 bdrm 1200-1400 sq ft homes could be found for 180-215, idk how people afford homes these days. I make 21/hr and it just doesn’t cut it especially with kids but that area is our dream, maybe one day!
You know, it wasn't that long ago that this was the norm. In 2018 I purchased a 3 bed 2 bath pool home, upgraded even, for 230k. It is a bit harder to find what you described but we do have options. I just ran a search for 3 bed, 215k and under homes at 1200 sq feet minimum and we have 54 options along the Emerald Coast. Unfortunately, none of them are in Fort Walton Beach, but we do have options. If you'd like the list, shoot us an email at [email protected] and I'll send the list over 😀
Lots of new restaurants in Crestview (Chick-fil-A, Chilis, Chipotle, Texas Road House) and a several local favorites such as Peppers, Panera, and McAllisters. Pensacola is a quick but easy 45 min drive on I-10 where there are a couple of malls (Cordova) lots of entertainment options, several movie theaters, tours and music venues. Crestview is a slower pace of life than Fort Walton or Destin. Destin is also a 45 min drive but you must pay a toll to cross the Bay Bridge. During Rush hour it takes 40+ min to drive from Eglin to Crestview, more if there is an accident on 85. Just settle in with a good pod cast and chill out. Crestview has a nice movie theater, roller skating rink, and a new strip mall with Planet Fitness, Aldi, Ulta, Marshall's, Five Below, Burlington's Coat Factory. While it is smaller than Pensacola and Destin it also comes with a slower pace of life which is really nice, but it is a quickly growing city. It still has managed to retain that nice small town feel. Locals avoid Destin in the summer due to all the tourism on the beaches which clogs the roadways. Beaches are nice but over rated and you get over that quickly; not to mention Pensacola has great beaches as well. Crestview is a nice place to live. One thing to note is that house insurance is rather pricey and some insurance companies have pulled out of some communities here.
We agree, Crestview is great! Luckily the insurance companies are coming back in droves. We've had at least 8 companies come back and another 20 or so estimated to be back up and running by the years end. If you own a home, I'd suggest shopping around for a new policy between now and the end of the year, I believe they should be dropping.
Lots of new restaurants in Crestview (Chick-fil-A, Chilis, Chipotle, Texas Road House) Pensacola is a quick 45 min drive on I-10 where there are a couple of malls (Cordova) lots of entertainment options, several movie theaters, tours and music venues. Crestview is a slower pace of life than Fort Walton or Destin. Destin is also a 45 min drive but you must pay a toll to cross the Bay Bridge. During Rush hour it takes 40+ min to drive from Eglin to Crestview, more if there is an accident on 85. Just settle in with a good pod cast and chill out. Crestview has a nice movie theater, roller skating rink, and a new strip mall with Planet Fitness, Aldi, Ulta, Marshall's, Five Below, Burlington's Coat Factory. While it is smaller than Pensacola and Destin it also comes with a slower pace of life which is really nice.
Trying to move to Pensacola by the end of the year. I used to live in St Petersburg fl ❤
I love St Pete, Ive been going there a few times per year for the last 3 or so years. Pensacola is a solid city, too! If you'd like help, reach out to us, that's what we do 😉
That dune was called the “Matterhorn”. It’s so small now in comparison to before Opal.
Matterhorn sounds right, I couldn't remember, thank you!
Living in Colorado Springs 30 minutes to the beach is like the distance to my work lol
We hear this quite often, we always complain about traffic and commute times but I think it's because we are spoiled 😆