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An aerial view of the Watersound Beach Club near The lodge 30A

Beach Club & Golf Access

A Private Resort Experience

Guests of The Lodge 30A have the distinct option to experience some of the area’s premier private resort experiences, which includes a private beach club (Watersound Beach Club) and two private championship golf courses (Camp Creek and Shark's Tooth Golf Courses).  

These resort experiences are available as an opt-in amenity for a daily "Beach & Golf Access" fee. The amenity must be opted-in for the duration of the entire guest stay (not available on a day-to-day basis) and is subject to availability and blackout dates.

For nearby public regional beach access, please visit the Beach section on our Recreation Page

Enjoy a luxurious coastal experience with access to the following premier amenities at Watersound® Beach Club:

  • Two 7,000 square-foot Zero-Entry Pools
  • 14,000 square-foot Pool Deck with Towel Service
  • Additional 25,000 square-foot Pool Deck with Towel Service
  • Private Boardwalk Access to Private Beach
  • Complimentary Beach Setups Including Umbrella and Two Chairs
  • Casual Poolside Dining, Indoor Dining Room, and Outdoor Sunset Bar Offering Lunch Daily and Dinner Seasonally
  • Complimentary Stand-up Paddle Board and Kayak Rentals (offered seasonally; one hour per day)
  • Beach Volleyball (offered seasonally)
  • Changing Rooms & Daily Locker Rentals
  • Children's Arcade Room

Beach Club Access & Regulations

The Watersound® Beach Club is an opt-in amenity offered for a daily fee and must be added for the full duration of your stay. Access begins on the day of arrival and extends until 11 AM (CT) on your departure day.

  • All guests of The Lodge 30A must obtain Guest Access Cards from the Front Desk upon opting in at check-in.
  • Only guests listed on your room reservation will be granted access.
  • All Beach Club charges must be billed to a credit card—cash is not accepted. Please be sure to bring a valid photo ID.
  • Food and beverage purchases will include applicable sales tax and a 20% service gratuity.
     

Beach Club Rules & Etiquette

To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, please adhere to the following rules:

Hours & Access

  • Club Hours: 8 AM – 8 PM*
  • Dining Hours: 11 AM – 8 PM*
  • Access cards are required for entry and purchases.

*Hours of operation may vary based on weather conditions, maintenance requirements or scheduled events.

Guest Policy

  • Only registered hotel guests may use the Beach Club. No outside guests permitted.
  • Attire
  • Appropriate swimwear is required due to the family -friendly atmosphere. Thong-style and excessively revealing swimsuits are prohibited.
  • Cover-ups or shirts must be worn in dining areas, including the Sunset Bar.

Food & Beverage

  • No outside food, drinks, or coolers allowed on the pool deck.
  • Small coolers are permitted on the beach only (no glass allowed).

Pool & Beach Safety

  • No running, diving, horseplay, or glassware on the pool deck.
  • Animals, bicycles, skateboards, and play balls of any kind are not permitted in the pool area.
  • Footballs, frisbees, sports balls, water guns, rings, and pool games are not permitted in the pool area.
  • Flotation devices such as inner tubes are not permitted in the pool area, except for children requiring flotation assistance.
  • Lazy River pool floats must remain at the pool and may not be brought to the beach.
  • Children 12 and under must be supervised by an adult at all times.
  • Children who are not toilet trained must wear swim diapers.  Regular diapers are not permitted in any pool.
  • The pool staff has the authority to expel anyone from the pool areas who does not follow these Pool Rules or whose conduct is otherwise unbecoming.

Beach Etiquette

  • Do not climb or explore the dunes.
  • Unattended chairs left for over 60 minutes may be cleared by staff.
  • Music must be played through headphones on the pool deck. On the beach, use of devices is restricted if audible more than 100 feet away. Content must be family-friendly.

Cleanliness & Smoking

  • Please dispose of trash properly and return towels before departure.
  • Smoking is only allowed in the designated area in the parking lot. Please do not discard cigarettes in landscaping.

Located just off of Northwest Florida’s Scenic Highway 30A west of Panama City Beach, Camp Creek Golf Course opened in May 2001 and features a pure golf experience accentuated by a significant wetland system; designed by Tom Fazio to showcase the natural beauty of its surroundings by incorporating dunes- cape and pine forests into the spectacular layout. 

  • Private 18-Hole, Par-72 Championship Course Designed by Tom Fazio, ASGCA 

  • 7,159 Yards of Undulating Fairways and Large Greens 

  • Course Rating is 76.0 with Slope Rating of 152 

  • Five-Tee Configuration Accommodates Players at All Skill and Experience Levels 

  • Full Range, Putting Green, Practice Facility and Golf Instruction 

  • Award-Winning Golf Outfitter Shop

  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner & drinks are available in the clubhouse at 1936 and ANR dining venues. On the course, two comfort stations provide complimentary refreshments, and a wood-fired pizza truck near the 12th tee offers a rotating selection of light bites and draft beer.

Greens Fees for The Lodge 30A Guests are $295 plus tax per person. 

For tee times at Camp Creek Golf Course, call the hotel at  (850) 608-3500 or email thelodge30A@stjoe.com

Tucked among the oaks and pines of the coastal sanctuary of the Wild Heron community and along the shores of the largest dune lake in Florida, Lake Powell, the Greg Norman-designed Shark’s Tooth Golf Course is a challenging routing that is truly one with nature. The course stretches 7,209 yards from the back tees while drifting in and around the lakeshore with numerous wooden cart path bridges that cross over protected wetlands and uplands.

  • Private 18-Hole Course designed by Greg Norman
  • Full Range and Putting Green, Practice Facility and Golf Instruction Programs
  • Restaurant and Lounge
  • Newly renovated Clubhouse with Formal Dining Room, Lounge and Grille Room
  • Locker Rooms for Men and Women
  • Award-Winning Pro Shop
  • 4 Har-Tru Hydro-Clay Tennis Courts and Tennis Programs

Greens Fees for The Lodge 30A Guests are $295 plus tax per person. 

For tee times at Shark's Tooth Golf Course, call the hotel at (850) 608-3500 or email thelodge30A@stjoe.com