Unlike some of the other new urbanist beach towns which dot the Florida panhandle, the beaches of Seaside are graciously open to the non-Seaside public.
Not only are they free and open but each beach access point is marked with a different architectural folly.
Designed by different architects in numerous styles, a common question in Seaside may be which folly is your favorite. The good thing about these is that you can always find your way closest to home on the beach without disturbing the dunes and wildlife.
Pensacola Street was the beach access point closest to my cottage, The Angel in the Dunes, about 1 block away.
Designed by Tony Atkin, the top of the post modernist folly (seen above) was lit at night so I could find my way home after sunset each evening.
The West Ruskin Street Pavilion by Michael McDonough was also in postmodern style and perhaps a bit dated but I loved the playfulness of it.
Just another reason I loved Seaside so much, this attention to detail. Who doesn't love an architectural folly?
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