Inlet Beach, South Walton — US Highway 98
A 2.27-acre coastal commercial development planned for one of the most sought-after corridors on the Florida Gulf Coast.
Overview
Shoppes @ Inlet East is a planned mixed-use commercial development situated on US Highway 98 in Inlet Beach, South Walton — the eastern gateway to the 30A corridor. The site spans approximately 2.27 acres and is designed to serve the growing residential and visitor population of South Walton with a curated mix of restaurant and retail tenants.
All plans, specifications, and figures are conceptual and subject to change without notice.
The Program
The development is organized around two primary components: a freestanding restaurant anchor on the west end and a connected retail building to the east, linked by a covered breezeway designed to encourage pedestrian flow and create a cohesive destination experience.
Restaurant Anchor
Freestanding full-service restaurant with indoor-outdoor dining, a distinctive tower element, and covered entry — planned for the west end of the site fronting US 98.
Retail Building
Warm-shell retail space to the east of the restaurant, connected via a covered breezeway. Suitable for boutique retail, service, or food-and-beverage concepts.
Total Site
The full development parcel on US Highway 98, Inlet Beach, South Walton, Florida — at the eastern gateway to the 30A corridor.
Design & Materials
The architectural vision for Shoppes @ Inlet East draws from the vernacular of the Gulf Coast — warm wood tones, standing-seam metal roofing, board-and-batten siding, and generous covered outdoor spaces. The restaurant anchor is planned to feature a distinctive tower element visible from US 98, establishing a landmark presence at the site's western entry. The retail building continues the material palette in a more restrained register, with a covered walkway and storefront glazing designed to invite pedestrian engagement.
Architectural renderings and material selections are conceptual and subject to change.
Anticipated Timeline
Late 2026
01
Construction Commencement
Anticipated start of site work and vertical construction, subject to permitting and approvals.
Q2 2028
02
Warm-Shell Delivery
Planned delivery of warm-shell space to qualified tenants for tenant improvement buildout.
Q3 2028
03
Anticipated Opening
Target opening for restaurant and retail tenants, subject to tenant improvement timelines.
All dates are estimates and subject to change. No binding commitments are expressed or implied.
We are currently accepting tenant inquiries from qualified restaurant and retail operators. Submit your concept and contact information to begin a conversation.
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