Living in Seagrove Beach
C. H. McGee founded Seagrove Beach in the late 1940s with a plan for 170 acres: deeded beach, concrete block cottages, sand roads and a general store. In 1949 he built the Seagrove Village Market, a small store and gas station, and it is still known for its grouper sandwich.
Today Seagrove Beach runs about two miles along 30A, from Seaside east toward WaterSound, with about 20 public beach accesses. One Seagrove Place is the tallest condominium in the area and one of the oldest.
Dune lakes, a state park and the forest
Eastern Lake and Deer Lake are both coastal dune lakes. Deer Lake State Park has one of the longest dune walkovers in the county and is home to the endangered Choctawhatchee beach mouse. North of 30A, the Eastern Lake Trail system in Point Washington State Forest has 11 miles of trails for hiking and biking.
Homes in Seagrove Beach
Seagrove's first homes were one-story concrete block cottages, and homes have grown larger over the years. Condominiums like One Seagrove Place sit on the Gulf.
Market snapshot
Source: Homes.com neighborhood data, as of October 18, 2026. Homes.com sets its own neighborhood boundaries. Ask Shannon for a current market report from the MLS.
Eat, shop and gather
Surfing Deer, named for McGee's pet deer, Bambi, serves fine dining with local seafood, and Café Thirty-A has been open since 1995. Seagrove Village Market, Old Florida Fish House on Eastern Lake, Canopy Road Cafe and The Perfect Pig are local favorites, and Seagrove Plaza has Sweet Henrietta's Bakery, 30A Jewelry and Liz Fashions. The Donut Hut, Brozinni Pizzeria and Goatfeather's Seafood Market are nearby.
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 Seagrove Beach
Who founded Seagrove Beach?
C. H. McGee founded Seagrove Beach in the late 1940s and built the Seagrove Village Market in 1949.
How long is Seagrove Beach?
About two miles, from Seaside east toward WaterSound, with about 20 public beach accesses.
Is there a state park in Seagrove Beach?
Deer Lake State Park is at Seagrove's east end, with one of the longest dune walkovers in the county. Point Washington State Forest's Eastern Lake Trail system is just north of 30A.
What is the median home sale price in Seagrove Beach?
The median sale price was $1,315,000, down 7% from a year earlier, according to Homes.com on October 18, 2026. The average price per square foot was $826, and 234 homes were for sale.
Who can help me buy or sell a home in Seagrove Beach?
Shannon Baker, Broker Associate with The Agency | NW Florida Beaches, works with buyers and sellers in Seagrove 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.
