WaterColor is one of two planned communities located along scenic Highway 30-A along Florida’s north Gulf coast. There are several unique features to Watercolor, including Western Lake, a rare, 220-acre coastal dune lake that is bordered by coastal pine forests. There are three restaurants located on the lake, as well as canoe and kayak rentals and sailing excursions, a boathouse, and a large outdoor amphitheater for concerts and festivals. Cerulean Park links the lake to the Gulf, and is one of Watercolor’s central gathering places. An extensive woodland trail system for hiking and biking meanders through the community of Watercolor, and nearby state parks offer different perspectives of the coastal dune lakes, sand pine scrub, longleaf pine flatwoods, cypress ponds and wetlands. The Town Center in Watercolor has a collection of retail shops and markets. The neighboring towns of the “Beaches of South Walton,” hold special events throughout the year, such as jazz concerts, beach parties and art shows. The town of Seaside holds a Red Wine Festival in the winter, and DeFuniak Springs’ “Christmas Tour of Homes,” is well worth the trip.
The Northwest Florida Panhandle , in the region known as the "Emerald Coast," enjoys warm temperatures year round. The state of Florida, as a whole, is among the wettest states in the U.S., receiving at least 50 inches of rain annually, and the Panhandle region has the most rain of anyplace in the state. However, many of these showers and thunderstorms pass quickly and the sunshine prevails. Tropical winds from the south, along with the Gulf and abundant rain, create hot, humid conditions May through September. The rest of the year is much more comfortable, with mild days and cool nights, less humidity and less rain. Hurricane season officially lasts August through October, but most of these storms blow into the Atlantic and miss Florida entirely. In the case when one does reach shore, ample warning time is generally given for these storms.
Month
High Temp
Low Temp
Rainfall
Ocean Temp
January
61°F
36°F
5.80 in.
56°F
February
64°F
39°F
5.39 in.
58°F
March
70°F
45°F
6.52 in.
63°F
April
77°F
51°F
4.26 in.
71°F
May
84°F
60°F
4.32 in.
78°F
June
89°F
67°F
6.08 in.
84°F
July
91°F
71°F
9.40 in.
85°F
August
90°F
70°F
6.91 in.
86°F
September
88°F
66°F
6.72 in.
82°F
October
80°F
53°F
4.53 in.
74°F
November
71°F
45°F
4.70 in.
65°F
December
63°F
38°F
4.57 in.
58°F
WaterColor Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Panama City Bay County International airport (PFN) located about 28 miles southeast of WaterColor in Panama City, Florida, the Bob Sikes airport (CEW) located approximately 38 miles northwest of WaterColor in Valparaiso, Florida, the Pensacola Regional airport (PNS) located roughly 63 miles west of WaterColor in Pensacola, Florida, the Enterprise Municipal airport (EDN) located around 69 miles north of WaterColor in Enterprise, Alabama, the Andalusia Opp airport (79J) located about 69 miles north of WaterColor in Andalusia / Opp, Alabama, and finally the Brewton Municipal airport (12J) located approximately 74 miles northwest of WaterColor in Brewton, Alabama.
WaterColor Attractions
While staying in your WaterColor Florida vacation home rental, be sure to visit some of the nearby attractions.
Amusement and Theme Parks
Cobra Adventure Park
Panama City Beach
FL
22.7 mi.
Sam's Fun City
Pensacola
FL
64.3 mi.
Water Parks
Big Kahuna's Lost Paradise
Destin
FL
21.5 mi.
Shipwreck Island Water Park
Panama City Beach
FL
22.7 mi.
Water World
Dothan
AL
76.8 mi.
Waterville
Gulf Shores
AL
93.0 mi.
Golf Courses
Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club
Santa Rosa Beach
FL
6.7 mi.
Bay Pointe Golf Course
Seminole
FL
18.8 mi.
Tides Golf Club
Seminole
FL
18.8 mi.
Camp Creek Golf Club
Panama City Beach
FL
19.3 mi.
Holiday Golf Club
Panama City Beach
FL
19.3 mi.
Hombre Golf Club
Panama City Beach
FL
19.3 mi.
Signal Hill Golf Course
Panama City Beach
FL
19.3 mi.
Emerald Bay
Destin
FL
20.3 mi.
Golf Garden
Destin
FL
20.3 mi.
Indian Bayou Golf & Country Club
Destin
FL
20.3 mi.
Kelly Plantation
Destin
FL
20.3 mi.
Regatta Bay Golf & Country Club
Destin
FL
20.3 mi.
Suwannee Country Club
Live Oak
FL
24.2 mi.
Shalimar Pointe Golf & Country Club
Shalimar
FL
26.6 mi.
De Funiak Springs Country Club
Defuniak Springs
FL
27.5 mi.
Diamond Players Club Wekiva
Longwood
FL
27.6 mi.
Legacy Club at Alaqua Lakes
Longwood
FL
27.6 mi.
Sabal Point Country Club
Longwood
FL
27.6 mi.
Ft Walton Beach Golf Club
Fort Walton Beach
FL
28.9 mi.
Island Golf Center
Fort Walton Beach
FL
28.9 mi.
State Parks
Grayton Beach State Park
FL
0.3 mi.
Eden Gardens State Park
FL
3.6 mi.
Deer Lake State Park
FL
4.8 mi.
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
FL
9.0 mi.
Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park
FL
20.1 mi.
Henderson Beach State Park
FL
26.3 mi.
Saint Andrews State Park
FL
28.2 mi.
Ponce de Leon Springs State Park
FL
29.4 mi.
Museums
Junior Museum of Bay County
Panama City
FL
31.1 mi.
(Children's)
Zoos and Aquariums
Zooworld
Panama City Beach
FL
19.3 mi.
Gulf World Marine Park
Panama City Beach
FL
19.3 mi.
The ZOO
Gulf Breeze
FL
60.8 mi.
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WaterColor is one of two planned communities located along scenic Highway 30-A along Florida’s north Gulf coast. There are several unique features to Watercolor, including Western Lake, a rare, 220-acre coastal dune lake that is bordered by coastal pine forests. There are three restaurants located on the lake, as well as canoe and kayak rentals and sailing excursions, a boathouse, and a large outdoor amphitheater for concerts and festivals. Cerulean Park links the lake to the Gulf, and is one of Watercolor’s central gathering places. An extensive woodland trail system for hiking and biking meanders through the community of Watercolor, and nearby state parks offer different perspectives of the coastal dune lakes, sand pine scrub, longleaf pine flatwoods, cypress ponds and wetlands. The Town Center in Watercolor has a collection of retail shops and markets. The neighboring towns of the “Beaches of South Walton,” hold special events throughout the year, such as jazz concerts, beach parties and art shows. The town of Seaside holds a Red Wine Festival in the winter, and DeFuniak Springs’ “Christmas Tour of Homes,” is well worth the trip.
