Kelly Plantation, Florida
Your Neighborhood Guide
Kelly Plantation stands apart from nearly every other community in the Destin area as a true golf and country club destination built for the way people actually want to live. Gated and impeccably maintained, the community carries a sense of quiet prestige that is immediately apparent from the moment you arrive. Towering pines, manicured fairways, and generous estate-sized homesites create an environment that feels both refined and deeply residential — a place where neighbors know each other and the pace of life reflects a genuine commitment to quality.
At the heart of the community sits the Kelly Plantation Golf Club, home to a celebrated Fred Couples Signature Design course that winds through natural preserves and along the shores of Choctawhatchee Bay. It is the kind of course that draws serious golfers from across the region, and for residents, having it right outside their door is one of the community's most compelling daily privileges. The club experience extends beyond the fairways, with dining, social events, and a membership culture that gives the neighborhood its distinct country club character.
Choctawhatchee Bay adds another dimension to life in Kelly Plantation. Waterfront homesites along the Bay offer sweeping views, deep-water access, and the kind of serene waterfront lifestyle that is increasingly difficult to find in such close proximity to the amenities of Destin. Whether you're spending the morning on the golf course, the afternoon on the water, or the evening at the club, Kelly Plantation offers a depth of lifestyle that few communities anywhere on the Emerald Coast can match.