April and May at the Beach: Sandestin’s Best Kept Secret
- Lori Mckenna
- February 17, 2026
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We’re spilling the beans about Sandestin’s best-kept secret! While surrounding areas are buzzing with visitors, Sandestin offers family-friendly beach vacations without the crowds. From early April through May, the warm sand, calm waters, and slower pace make it an ideal spot for a spring break getaway or early summer retreat. Not convinced? Read on to find out what makes a spring vacation at Sandestin feel like your own little slice of beachside paradise!
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Mild Temps and Lower Humidity
Ask anyone who lives at Sandestin, and they’ll tell you: April and May are when the beach really hits its stride. The days are warm without being humid, the evenings cool off just enough for porch dinners, sunset walks feel spectacular, and the breezes keep everything comfortable from morning coffee to evening cocktails.
During the day, temps typically land in the low 70s to the mid-80s. Warm enough for beach time, bike rides, and pool afternoons without the summer heat. At night, temps dip into the mid-50s to low 70s, so all you need to bring is a light sweater or your favorite hoodie!
Fewer Crowds
Crowds don’t just change the time of a beach vacation; they affect how much of it you actually get to enjoy. Anyone who’s tried to squeeze in a beach day between traffic jams and crowded shorelines knows how quickly the fun can slip away. When the roads are clogged, and every meal comes with a wait, it can really dampen your spirits.
April and May in Sandestin feel refreshingly different. Getting to the beach from your vacation home is easy, grabbing a table doesn’t require any strategy, and there’s room to spread out once you hit the sand. The golf courses are ready and waiting; you can book tennis or pickleball time in advance, and get a workout in at the fitness center at your leisure. Plus, you can linger longer at Baytowne Wharf, with no rush to do anything at all!
More Availability
One of the biggest advantages of staying at Sandestin is the variety of places you can call home during your spring vacation. From beachfront condos with sweeping views to bayside villas and lakeside retreats close to shops and dining, there’s a place for every kind of trip. And each area has its own personality: some put you steps from the sand, others offer quiet surroundings or easy access to amenities, giving you the flexibility to choose what works best for your spring vacation at Sandestin.
In April and May, you have more flexibility when it comes to reserving a vacation rental. With summer crowds still on the horizon, preferred accommodations are readily available, giving you more options for location, layout, and travel dates. Instead of settling for what’s left, you have the freedom to find a place that fits your plans, whether that’s extra space for the kids, a better view, or a place close to everything you want to do!
Better Value
April and May are also when a Sandestin stay quietly delivers more for your money. Prime summer rates haven’t kicked in, and you’ll have access to all kinds of family fun, so you can settle in and enjoy the property without constantly reaching for your wallet.
Plus, when you book directly with Sandestin, you’ll receive complimentary amenities, like easy access to beaches, resort tram service, and access to our fitness center. You can rent bikes and kayaks on-site and access tennis and pickleball courts and all of our resort pools!
Fun Spring Events
Of course, we’d be remiss if we didn’t mention all the fun spring events at Sandestin. The Wednesday Night Concert Series brings live tunes to the Village of Baytowne Wharf, a great chance to unwind after a day in the sun. Sip and stroll at Bubbly Baytowne, an evening of free champagne and shopping that’s become a local favorite. And the Annual Sandestin Wine Festival, a four-day celebration of wine, food, and sunshine right in the heart of the resort, is a spring highlight year after year!
Add Bingo Nights every Thursday, with games, cocktails, and delicious bites, and Easter Brunch to the agenda, and you’ve got plenty of reasons to make plans for a spring vacation at Sandestin!
Book Your Spring Vacation at Sandestin
After spending spring here year after year, it’s easy to see why April and May are local favorites. We can’t wait to host you and your family on your spring vacation at Sandestin, but hurry for the best selection!