As a leading family-friendly hotel in Sandestin, Hotel Effie makes it easy to balance elevated comfort for parents with nonstop fun for kids.
Thursday: Arrival & First Night Out
Arrive at Hotel Effie Sandestin and settle into your room before heading out to explore. Take an early evening walk along the resort paths or visit the private beach for sunset views and fresh Gulf air.
Dinner is just steps away at Baytowne Wharf, where kid-friendly restaurants, lawn games, and evening entertainment create the perfect start to a long weekend.
Friday: Beach & Bay Adventure
Begin the morning with coffee and breakfast at Sweetbay Coffee (open until 11 AM on weekdays), then spend the day enjoying the private beach - swimming, shell collecting, and relaxing under an umbrella.
In the afternoon, return to the hotel for pool time before renting bikes to explore the scenic resort trails.
Evening brings arcade games, live entertainment, and dessert at Baytowne Wharf.
Saturday: Resort Play Day
Enjoy a leisurely family breakfast at Ovide, where the expansive menu makes it easy for everyone to find a favorite before heading out for paddleboarding, biking, or marina activities.
Spend the afternoon enjoying family pool time or another beach visit, then return to Baytowne Wharf for live music or seasonal fireworks.
Sunday: Together Time
Start the day with another breakfast at Ovide — the perfect opportunity to try something new — before a family tennis match, beginner golf clinic or a fun game of miniature golf.
Celebrate your final evening with dinner at Ovide, followed by a relaxed nightcap for parents at The Lobby Bar while the kids wind down after a full day of fun watching a movie in the room.
Monday: Farewell Morning
Grab one last coffee and freshly baked pastries from Sweetbay Coffee and take a final stroll before checkout at noon.
