Living in Inlet Beach
Inlet Beach is the easternmost beach town in South Walton County, named for Phillips Inlet, which separates Walton and Bay counties. The McCaskill Investment Company of DeFuniak Springs laid out the area in the 1920s, and after World War II much of the land went to veterans by lottery, which earned it the nickname Soldiers Beach.
U.S. 98 divides Inlet Beach in two. Rosemary Beach is next door to the west, and the 32461 ZIP code also takes in Rosemary Beach, Seacrest, Alys Beach and WaterSound.
Lake Powell and Camp Helen
Lake Powell, the largest coastal dune lake in Florida, sits on the Walton and Bay county line, and a public fishing dock reaches into it off North Walton Lakeshore Drive. Camp Helen State Park, just across the line, borders the Gulf and Lake Powell. Its lodge dates to before the 1940s, and starting in 1945 Avondale Mills of Sylacauga, Alabama, ran it for decades as a resort for its employees.
The Inlet Beach Regional Beach Access protects slightly more than 13 acres of dunes and has plentiful parking, a restroom, an outdoor shower, summer lifeguards and long dune walkovers.
Homes near Inlet Beach
Shannon is the listing agent for 36 Seacrest Beach Boulevard, Unit A101, at the Villas at Seacrest Beach, which carries an Inlet Beach address. Her video tour is below.
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Video tour: 36 Seacrest Beach Blvd, Unit A101Market snapshot
Source: Homes.com neighborhood data, as of October 18, 2026. Inlet Beach figures cover the whole Inlet Beach area. Homes.com sets its own neighborhood boundaries. Ask Shannon for a current market report from the MLS.
Eat, shop and gather
30Avenue has Amici Italian Kitchen, Amigo's Mexican Kitchen, Idyll Hound Proper, Shaka Sushi and Cocktail Bar, The Donut Hole, Big Bad Breakfast, Shades Bar and Grill and Back Beach BBQ, plus shops including Becasa and Willow + Mercer and Myst Yoga Studio. The Big Chill is also on the east end, and Rosemary Beach's town center is a short walk or bike ride west.
For every restaurant and shop from Destin to Inlet Beach, plus the area's events, see Shannon's Coastal Living guide.
Schools and health care
Public schools serving South Walton include Dune Lakes Elementary, Van R. Butler Elementary, Emerald Coast Middle and South Walton High, and all four earned an A from the Florida Department of Education in 2026. Walton County was graded A for the ninth year in a row, tied for second among Florida's 67 school districts. Seaside School, the public charter made up of Seaside Neighborhood School and Seacoast Collegiate High School, serves grades 5 through 12 and also earned an A. School assignments depend on the address. Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast, on U.S. 98 in Miramar Beach, is the area's hospital, with a 24-hour emergency room that includes pediatric emergency care.
Questions about Inlet Beach
Where is Inlet Beach, Florida?
Inlet Beach is the easternmost beach town in South Walton County, at the east end of Scenic Highway 30A. Rosemary Beach is next door to the west, and Camp Helen State Park and Lake Powell are to the east.
What is Lake Powell?
Lake Powell is the largest coastal dune lake in Florida. It sits on the Walton and Bay county line beside Camp Helen State Park, with a public fishing dock off North Walton Lakeshore Drive.
Is there public beach access in Inlet Beach?
Yes. The Inlet Beach Regional Beach Access has plentiful parking, a restroom, an outdoor shower, summer lifeguards and long dune walkovers across slightly more than 13 acres of protected dunes.
What is the median home sale price in Inlet Beach?
Across the Inlet Beach area, the median sale price was $1,051,000, down 2% from a year earlier, according to Homes.com on October 18, 2026. The average price per square foot was $761, and 506 homes were for sale.
Who can help me buy or sell a home in Inlet Beach?
Shannon Baker, Broker Associate with The Agency | NW Florida Beaches, works with buyers and sellers in Inlet Beach. She is licensed in Florida and Alabama and has more than $100 million in sales volume over the past five years. Call or text her at (850) 420-8678 or email shannon.baker@theagencyre.com.
