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Taking a Break from Spring Break:
Rosemary Beach is Where the Locals Go to Get Away By Fiama Mastrangelo • Photos courtesy of Rosemary Beach Cottage Rental Company
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pring Break on the Gulf Coast often elicits images of excessive partying, an increase in local traffic and an influx of litter on the beach. Our peaceful life on whitesand beaches and salty breezes can go from idyllic to irksome when the Spring Breakers roll into town. For the locals who have put their college party days far behind them, another type of Spring Break exists in Rosemary Beach. For families and locals seeking a peaceful retreat from the tourist season on the Gulf Coast, Rosemary Beach is the “it” destination— the town was quite literally built to be peaceful.
noise ordinances are particularly helpful in maintaining a peaceful environment. According to the ordinance, music and speakers are allowed on the beach, but the volume must be kept at a level to where it can not be heard from at least 100 feet away. For residential areas, noise disturbances that can be heard from a residential property line are also totally prohibited. For the vacationer who is looking for a full nights rest and wants to enjoy a cup of coffee while watching the sunrise, Rosemary Beach provides the perfect haven from the blasting music and inebriated partygoers.
A key distinction between Rosemary Beach and other Spring Break destinations lies in the Walton County ordinances, which keep rowdy beachgoers under control. Walton County
In addition to the peace and tranquility found within Rosemary Beach, the community itself is heavily involved in building a wholesome coastal culture for locals and visitors alike. “The
Merchants Association of Rosemary Beach hosts family-friendly activities such as concerts in the park, family movie nights, strolling musicians and theater performances to name a few,” Vice President of Rosemary Beach Cottage Rental Company, Kristen Moss said. Visitors have a wide variety of luxury accommodations to choose from in Rosemary Beach. Local companies such as 360 Blue and Rosemary Beach Cottage Rental Company offer unique accommodations located in the heart of the Rosemary Beach community. Vacation rental company, 360 Blue, provides a wide variety of rental properties that can sleep anywhere from 2-20 guests. Rosemary Beach Cottage Rental Company specializes in carriage houses that accommodate 4-10
