Watercolor is a master planned, mixed use community located adjacent to and just west of Seaside on CR-30A. The St. Joe Company had owned the land since 1927 before they started development of this 499 acres several years ago.
Watercolor homes are based on the Florida Vernacular look that incorporates Southern wood homes that feature large wraparound (oftentimes screened) porches, wood columns and metal roofs with deep overhangs. The grounds of Watercolor include a wonderful, heated Olympic size pool overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, several restaurants (including the upscale Fish Out of Water), a workout studio, shops and much more. It also features the 60 room Watercolor Inn rated the only four diamond hotel in Northwest Florida.