Aerial of Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort showing emerald Gulf water, beachfront towers and a palm-lined golf course in Miramar Beach, Florida

Sandestin: Where Coastal Luxury Meets Endless Adventure

  • KENDALL HOOD
  • February 23, 2024

Welcome to Sandestin, a sprawling 2,400-acre resort that epitomizes Gulf Coast luxury and recreational bliss. Nestled along the shores of the Gulf of Mexico and the Choctawhatchee Bay, Sandestin offers a resort experience like no other, promising unforgettable memories for every visitor.
 

LIFE BY THE SHORE

In Sandestin, life unfolds against a backdrop of turquoise waters and sugar-white sand beaches. Whether you’re soaking up the sun or partaking in thrilling water activities, Sandestin promises endless opportunities for relaxation and adventure by the shore.
 

RETAIL THERAPY IN PARADISE

For those with a penchant for shopping, Sandestin is a retail therapy haven. With over 30 different neighborhoods and approximately 1,600 accommodations to choose from, finding the perfect lodging option is a breeze. Don’t miss The Village of Baytowne Wharf, where dining, shopping, and family-friendly activities converge for an unforgettable experience.
 

ACTIVE DAYS AND NIGHTS

Stay active with Sandestin’s array of recreational facilities, including 15 tennis courts,19 swimming pools, and four championship golf courses. Whether it’s a leisurely bike ride along scenic trails or a challenging round of golf, Sandestin invites you to embrace an active lifestyle day and night.
 

CULINARY DELIGHTS AWAIT

Embark on a culinary journey through flavors at Sandestin’s acclaimed restaurants, such as Seagar’s Prime Steaks & Seafood. From beachfront dining to upscale establishments, Sandestin offers gastronomic excellence that will delight even the most discerning palates.
 

YOUR COASTAL HAVEN AWAITS

Some are fortunate to call Sandestin home, residing in its upscale neighborhoods that offer primary residences, second homes, and investment opportunities. Let Kendall Hood, your trusted real estate guide, help you navigate the Sandestin real estate market and find your perfect piece of paradise in this coastal haven. Embrace the variety, live the adventure, and make Sandestin your coastal home with Kendall Hood as your realtor.



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Kendall Hood, founder and principal of The Kendall Hood Collection

About the founder

The Kendall Hood Collection at Compass

Luxury coastal real estate, 30A and the Emerald Coast

Kendall Hood is the founder and principal of The Kendall Hood Collection, a five-agent luxury real estate team at Compass serving 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, Seagrove Beach, Blue Mountain Beach, Grayton Beach, WaterColor, Rosemary Beach, Inlet Beach, Miramar Beach, Sandestin and Destin. An Alabama native who grew up vacationing on this coastline, she began her career in hospitality at the Waldorf Astoria in New York, spent six years selling new construction at Emerald Grande in Destin, and has spent more than 20 years learning every pocket of the 30A to Destin corridor. A founding agent of Compass 30A, she lives on 30A with her husband, Jim, and their two children. The team has served the Emerald Coast since 2020.

Among the 52 RealTrends Verified teams on 30A, The Kendall Hood Collection ranks number one in four ways: top team in Seagrove Beach, top boutique Compass team of ten agents or fewer, most homes sold among teams averaging $1M to $2M a sale, and most Google reviews on 30A. RealTrends counted $85.16 million and 74 closed sales for the team in 2025.

In the team's own rolling 12 months ending June 30, 2026, it closed 82 transactions and $117 million in volume across five agents, an average of $23.4 million per agent, with a 97.6 percent list-to-sale price ratio. Repeat clients and referrals accounted for 59.2 percent of business. The team holds 103 five-star Google reviews, has represented more than 600 families and has closed more than $540 million in lifetime sales.

Meet the team | 2048 W County Hwy 30A, Suite 107, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 | (850) 974-4556
Rankings: The Closed List, 30A edition, from RealTrends Verified 2025 data.