While more than one million visitors flock to the Emerald Coast every year for it ’ s beaches and 30A culture , Walton County is also known for the rare and picturesque coastal dune lakes that help make up the unique terrain of our coastline .
Whether burrowed in private coves or visible alongside stretches of road on Scenic Highway 30A , Walton county ’ s coastal dune lakes are rare geological features that only occur in a small number of places in the world , like Madagascar , New Zealand , Australia — and right here in the Florida Panhandle . One of these topographical rarities is Lake Powell , a coastal dune lake adjacent to Camp Helen and Inlet Beach .
If you ’ ve never experienced boating on the Lake Powell , you will find that it offers some of the most tranquil views of our area . And there may be no more magical time of day to be on the lake than sunset . 360 Blue now offers its guests sunset cruises , which set sail at 5:30 PM , and depart from the Bay County Lake Powell Public Boat Launch .
While on the pontoon cruise , you will experience uninterrupted views of sunset-hued dunes and towering pines . Guests can enjoy alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as well as appetizers from locally made pasta to sandwiches and kebas . Nature buffs may be interested in taking one of the provided YOLO Boards for a paddle on a nearby outfall , which is shallow enough for kids to splash and play – and maybe find a mollusk or two . Narrated by knowledgeable guides , this 3-hour excursion gives a raw look into Florida ’ s off-the-grid and untouched environment . If you ’ re looking for an escape from the hustle and bustle of 30A and Destin , this is it !
Whether spent with family members or a significant other , a tour around Lake Powell is perhaps one of 360 Blue ’ s most loved excursions . When the tour ends , transportation to and from the dock is included , making this a truly hassle-free evening in which you ’ ll be glad you ate that extra shrimp kebab and the kids forgot their iPhones .