Jade East Towers

Jade East Towers is a Gulf-front condominium tower on Highway 98 East in Destin, set on the stretch of beachfront high-rises between the Destin Harbor area and Crystal Beach. The building sits directly on the sand, so guests walk from the pool deck to the beach without crossing a road, and the upper floors look out over the emerald water of the Gulf of Mexico.

Built in 1996, the tower rises 19 stories and holds 88 condominiums, according to county and association records compiled by Emerald Coast Condo Map. Rentals are mostly two- and three-bedroom units, with the larger three-bedroom plans sleeping up to about ten guests. Listings describe floor-to-ceiling windows, private Gulf-facing balconies, full kitchens, washers and dryers, and whirlpool tubs in many primary baths.

Shared amenities include a lagoon-style pool with a waterfall near the beach, a hot tub, a pool house, a fitness center, a basketball court, lighted tennis courts and pickleball, and a barbecue grilling area. A boardwalk leads over the dunes to the private beach, and the property has gated entry.

The location puts much of Destin within a short drive. Big Kahuna’s Water and Adventure Park and The Track family fun park are nearby on Highway 98, Destin Commons offers shopping and dining a few minutes east, and HarborWalk Village and the Destin Harbor boardwalk, with fishing charters, dolphin cruises and waterfront restaurants, are a short drive west.

Jade East Towers suits families and groups who want a roomy high-rise condo with Gulf views, recreation on site and quick access to Destin’s attractions. Couples and multigenerational groups often choose the three-bedroom plans for the extra space, while the tennis and pickleball courts give active travelers something to do between beach sessions.