The Preserve at Inlet Beach

The Preserve at Inlet Beach is a small residential enclave near the eastern end of Scenic Highway 30A, set back from the beachfront in the wooded pocket between Inlet Beach and Rosemary Beach. Its size is part of the appeal — this is a handful of streets rather than a sprawling development, and it stays quiet even in the busiest weeks of summer.

Homes are predominantly coastal cottages with the metal roofs, porches and light exteriors typical of this stretch of the coast, on lots that keep some of the native pines and palmettos. Owners here share community amenities and the usual 30A conveniences are close by.

The Inlet Beach public beach accesses are a short walk or bike ride away, and 30Avenue, Rosemary Beach and Alys Beach are all within a few minutes. For buyers who want a genuine 30A address with a smaller, calmer setting than the resort communities, this is one of the neighborhoods worth watching.

See more of the area on our Inlet Beach community page.