5 Florida Waterfront Finds from Palm Coast to Destin

Along the water’s edge in Cypress Creek, this sizable 2 bed/2 bath waterfront home sits within a quiet 55+ community and embraces canal-front living. A large, charming deck looks out over the water, with Lake Harris just minutes away for easy days on the boat. The lifestyle details are already in place: your own personal dock, many windows that bring in natural light, and laminate flooring throughout. Inside, a dining area anchors daily routines, joined by a dedicated laundry room and two additional large rooms under A/C for flexible use. Both bathrooms feature walk-in showers, while the bedrooms are generously sized. Residents also enjoy a very low lot fee, plus a pool and many amenities, with shopping close by—an easy setting for unhurried waterfront mornings and relaxed evenings on the deck.

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Along the water’s edge at 16 Lake Placid Lane in Palm Coast, this residential vacant land offers a rare chance to shape a home from the ground up in a sought-after, developed neighborhood. With no existing structure to work around, the focus is on the land space layout—an open canvas where your preferred design can guide how the site lives day to day. Whether you imagine a simple retreat or something more tailored, the setting supports a build that feels personal, considered, and entirely your own. Beyond the neighborhood’s established feel, the listing notes that beaches are not too far away, bringing an easy coastal rhythm to weekends and time off. It’s a place to plan deliberately, and to enjoy the satisfaction of creating something that fits you.

Size: 0.23 acre

Along the riverfront at Vista Cove, a 67-acre gated community in St. Augustine, this second-floor condo frames marsh and water views from every window. The layout includes three bedrooms and two baths, complemented by a screened lanai that extends living space outdoors for year-round enjoyment. Daily life here is designed around easy movement and time outside: walking paths and boardwalks invite morning strolls, while a fishing pier offers a quiet place to linger by the water. When you’re in the mood for a change of pace, the clubhouse, heated pool, and fitness center provide a relaxed social rhythm close to home. Pet-friendly living adds to the sense of ease. With historic downtown St. Augustine, beaches, shopping, dining, and Jacksonville International Airport just minutes away, the setting balances retreat with reach.

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Within Regatta Bay Golf and Yacht Club in Destin, this remodeled 3BR/2.5BA residence pairs gated, golf-course living with an easygoing coastal rhythm—complete with the rare convenience of taking your golf cart directly to the beach. Inside, a first-floor primary suite anchors the layout, while an oversized second-floor loft flexes as a media room, office, or extra guest space. The newly renovated kitchen is finished with abundant quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a custom backsplash, shaker-style cabinetry, and updated fixtures throughout. Recent improvements include HVAC, a new water heater, new flooring, a whole-house generator, and refreshed lighting and plumbing fixtures. A private second-floor terrace frames serene golf course views and sunset skies. Set within a 120-acre nature preserve, the community offers championship golf, tennis, pickleball, a pool, playground, fishing lakes, a marina, and on-site dining.

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Along the water’s edge in Destin, Valencia Condominiums offers a rare 3rd-floor end unit in a gated, bayfront setting. This 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo frames Choctawhatchee Bay from a spacious private balcony—an easy place to linger over sunsets, boat watching, and the occasional glimpse of dolphins. The end-unit layout brings added privacy and natural light, while 2022 updates include a new HVAC system, water heater, and electrical improvements. Valencia is a financially stable complex that has passed its Milestone and SIRS inspections, and the amenity list reads like a small resort: bayfront pool, clubhouse, private dock with boat parking up to one week, sandy beach area, tennis court, kayak rack, locking bike shed, work shed, and a car wash station, plus 24-hour video surveillance and two elevators. Same-floor laundry keeps day-to-day living refreshingly simple.

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