Living in Rosemary Beach
Rosemary Beach was founded in 1995 by Patrick Bienvenue on about 105 acres that were once part of the older Inlet Beach neighborhood. Duany Plater-Zyberk & Company, the firm that planned Seaside and Alys Beach, drew the town plan, which called for more than 400 home sites and a mixed-use town center. The town takes its name from Rosemary Milligan, who lived in the area from 1974 and owned much of the land.
The town center has shops, restaurants, a hotel and public greens. Most people get around on foot or by bike, and beach access is reserved for owners and guests staying in Rosemary Beach.
Homes and architecture
Homes sit close together on narrow streets and walkways, painted in neutral colors. The architecture draws on the French Quarter of New Orleans, St. Augustine, Charleston and the West Indies, with high ceilings for air circulation, balconies and porches, and carriage houses behind many homes.
Around Rosemary Beach
Seacrest Beach borders Rosemary Beach to the west, with Alys Beach just beyond it, and Inlet Beach is to the east. Shannon is the listing agent for 36 Seacrest Beach Boulevard, Unit A101, a short walk from Rosemary Beach's town center.
Questions about Rosemary Beach
Where is Rosemary Beach, Florida?
Rosemary Beach is on the east end of Scenic Highway 30A in Walton County, Florida, ZIP code 32461. Seacrest Beach is next door to the west and Inlet Beach is to the east.
When was Rosemary Beach founded?
Rosemary Beach was founded in 1995 by Patrick Bienvenue, on a town plan by Duany Plater-Zyberk & Company.
How big is Rosemary Beach?
About 105 acres. The town plan called for more than 400 home sites and a mixed-use town center with shops, restaurants, a hotel and public greens.
Is the beach in Rosemary Beach public?
Beach access in Rosemary Beach is reserved for owners and guests staying in the town.
Who can help me buy or sell a home in Rosemary Beach?
Shannon Baker, Broker Associate with The Agency | NW Florida Beaches, works with buyers and sellers in Rosemary 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.