A mere 1 mile from the residence you can find 2 beach access points.  The closer one is Blue Mountain Regional Beach Access; the second (a 1/4 mile farther) is Gulfview Heights Regional Beach Access.  Here is a link where you can find out all the specific details for each location, to include FAQs, Beach Flags/Water Conditions, as well as more ideas for what to do when you are out and about but away from the beach.

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https://www.visitsouthwalton.com/beach-bay-access-locations/