5 Florida Coastal Condos, New Builds, and Water-View Retreats

On Palencia Club Drive in Saint Augustine, this end-unit, top-floor residence at the Promenade at Palencia brings daily life into easy alignment with the community’s best amenities. Three balconies and private windows overlook the Palencia Golf Course, the park, and the Recreation Center—an ever-changing backdrop from sunrise coffee on the main bedroom balcony to sunset unwinding after golf or pickleball. Evenings can begin with a stroll down Market Street or a walk across the park for dinner at The Palencia Club, with full or social memberships available. The 15-home building offers elevator lobbies on each floor, plus access to an under-building garage with two assigned parking spaces and an extra-large, private locked storage space. Beyond your door, Palencia’s 20 miles of biking and hiking trails, tennis, neighborhood parks, fitness, shopping area, two recreation centers, and an intracoastal boardwalk invite you out.

Steps from the shoreline in Panama City Beach, this custom-built, low-maintenance residence is set in a quiet beach neighborhood with quick access to a private beach. A large screened porch extends the living area outdoors, creating an easy rhythm for morning coffee, breezy afternoons, and casual gatherings. Inside, high ceilings lend a sense of openness, while multiple HVAC zones support comfort across the home’s versatile layout. Two separate units add flexibility for hosting, working, or creating distinct living zones. Practical details are thoughtfully handled with hurricane shutters, an outdoor shower for post-beach rinses, ample parking, and extra storage that keeps everyday life streamlined. With dining and entertainment options nearby, the setting balances coastal calm with the convenience of an active day out.

Along the water’s edge on Yellow Bluff Road in Panama City, this meticulously maintained home is designed to keep the view in frame from almost every room. The beautifully remodeled kitchen is a natural gathering point, with a bay-window breakfast nook facing the front yard and a vantage over the water where pelicans dive. Living and dining areas, the primary suite, and a second bedroom all enjoy the outlook. The expansive primary bedroom opens by sliding glass door to the swimming pool, while the bath offers a jetted tub, separate shower, dressing area, and a generous walk-in closet with direct access to the laundry room—complete with utility sink, abundant cabinetry, and a folding counter, doubling as a safe room. A boathouse and dock with running water provide direct access to a deep channel leading to the Gulf.

Along the water’s edge in Palm Bay, this penthouse places the Indian River front and center. From a private 8th-floor balcony, long vistas stretch across the water, setting an elevated tone for daily life. Inside, more than 3,500 square feet delivers a sense of scale that feels fitting for a residence described as luxury rising to a new level. Morning coffee and evening wind-downs naturally migrate outdoors, where the river becomes a constant backdrop—changing with the light, the weather, and the season. High above the city, the setting balances privacy with a distinctly coastal rhythm, offering the rare pleasure of panoramic views without leaving home. Life here is measured in sky, water, and quiet horizons.

A study in contemporary design, this brand-new residence on Cinnamon Drive in Satellite Beach pairs clean new construction with a sense of scale that’s felt the moment you step inside. Four bedrooms and three baths unfold across a thoughtfully proportioned interior, anchored by a dramatic great room where 10-foot ceilings rise to an impressive 11’4”. The result is an airy, architectural volume that invites both everyday living and easy entertaining, with room to gather, unwind, and let the space breathe. With all-new construction throughout, the home offers a fresh, modern canvas—refined in its simplicity and defined by its soaring ceiling heights. Life here centers on light, openness, and the effortless flow of a contemporary layout, creating a setting that feels crisp, current, and ready to be lived in.