Emerald Sol

06/10/2023

Just saw this post on fb. If it saves just one life this summer it’s worth sharing

I'm always complaining that this isn't made more visible to people visiting our beaches. It's boggling to know that even some 'coasties' don't know this so I'm sharing it to hopefully help spread the word. This is really simple. You can spot a rip current. Unfortunately, it's where it looks easiest and safest to enter the sea. This is because the rip current is looping around and pulling back OUT. Hence no waves rolling IN. NEVER ENTER THE SEA HERE. If you are already in the sea and get caught in a rip current (you'll know because you will suddenly be moved from your location and it will be impossible to swim against it) don't panic. Swim ACROSS, not against the rip current. For example, rather than trying to swim to shore while being pushed out, swim parallel to the beach and you will be able to get out. Then you can swim ashore. Please educate friends or family visiting the beaches this summer. Stay safe 🙏
EDIT: This post is about rip currents, NOT rip tides which are a different ocean phenomenon. These come about from the waves interacting with the sea bed and are very unpredictable. Due to some insensitive comments with regards to a recent tragic event, I have been asked to clarify this.

12/12/2021

If you’ve stayed with us the last few years, you have undoubtedly met Doug, our tenant in the apartment downstairs of emerald sea. He was mentioned more than anything else in our guest books, his kindness, his hospitality, his laid back beach attitude. It breaks my heart to let our guests know that Doug has passed away. He was not only our tenant, but he had become our friend and we enjoyed chatting with him every time we came to visit. If it’s in your heart to remember him somehow, he would love it if you overtipped your server or the next band you see playing at your favorite hangout. We will miss you, Doug!

08/19/2021

11/05/2019

Emerald Sea and Emerald Sol Snowbird dates now available as early as November! You can also bring your furbaby because they are now PET-FRIENDLY vacation rentals. Both of these sister cottages are a 2 bedroom / 1 bathroom and share a private pool. You can also book your stay here this Winter or Holiday for up to 30% OFF! Use promo code: WINTER19 *Select Dates. Some restrictions may apply.* You'll also receive FREE VIP Perks & more! and SAVE! Call (850) 270-5227 or Visit:
Emerald Sea - Destin-Palms.com/booking/emerald-sea/1769-110659
Emerald Sol - Destin-Palms.com/booking/emerald-sol/1769-109226

11/02/2019

New pool showing its colors 🥰

10/29/2019

Hey, furry friends, we are now pet friendly! Bring your fur baby to the beach! Click book now for more info 🐕 🐈

10/20/2019

Sundays are for relaxing in your beach chair with a fruity drink in your hand.🍹 There is nothing like it! If you're getting that itch for a last-minute vacay, we are offering up to 30% OFF Fall and Winter Stays for the rest of 2019. As our guest you will also get to take advantage of FREE VIP Perks in the area like deep-sea fishing, dolphin cruises, golf, and more EVERY DAY of your stay! When booking with us you will also receive a $100 credit for condos or $200 credit for houses to use towards Live Well beach gear, rentals, experiences, and souvenirs! *Some restrictions may apply. to SAVE! Call (850)270-5227 or Visit Destin-Palms.com

10/19/2019

It's Fall! That means it's time for pumpkin spice beverages, the peak of hurricane season, and washbacks. Washbacks are sea turtles that are a few months old and have been pushed back to the beach by winds and waves. By the time they wash up they are tired and may need help to make it offshore again. Our crew has found dozens of washbacks in the past few weeks, which we have special permits to transport to facilities where they can rest before being released offshore again.

If you find a washback on the beach, please don't put it back in the water. In Florida, call the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Wildlife Hotline at 1-888-404-FWCC (3922).

The nest totals on the Brevard County portion of the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge as of today (10/10):

Loggerheads - 10,813 nests
Green turtles - 15,779 nests
Leatherbacks - 36 nests
Kemp's ridley - 1 nest

Photo: Three green turtle washbacks (above) and three loggerhead washbacks (below) found in the Refuge and taken to Brevard Zoo to be cared for before being released back offshore. Taken by D. Rodriguez, MTRG.