Guide to Our Village: All You Can Do at Cinnamon Shore
From the brand-new to the tried-and-true, see our restaurants, amenities, and activities!
Activities All Year Round
Our summer activity schedule runs through Labor Day, with favorite family-friendly fun in the sun, and we offer special activities during holiday weekend such as Thanksgiving, New Year's, Valentine's, and Easter.
During our busy season and high-traffic weekends, you might enjoy paddleboard yoga, sandcastle lessons, surf lessons, live music on the Town Center green and more! Plus, check out some of the new attractions and extras, such as our Paint & Sip art classes on the Town Center green, below.
See Summer Schedule & Activities
Our thriving Town Center at Cinnamon Shore North hosts live music at the outdoor stage, Terry’s Place; Movies Under the Stars, with two show times at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; our Paint & Sip outdoor art classes; 4th of July festivities; and more.
At South, a new Town Center is on the drawing board, promising a second social gathering place ringed with retail and restaurants.
See Events Page, updated with seasonal events and activties.
See Summer Music Lineup
See Movies Under the Stars Showings
Four Cool Pools…And Counting
For years, the pools at North have been popular hangouts. Easy to walk to from any of the rental homes and condos at North, these three pools are also accessible for anyone staying at South. It's just a short golf cart ride of car drive away.
- Dune Pool, with plentiful lounge chairs and new service by C Bar.
- Kiera’s Pool, with C Bar service and infinity-edge lake view and heated waters in the winter--shown below.
- Still Water Pool, a fenced-in oasis that is also heated in cooler months.
The first pool to open at South has drawn raves, with two-story cabanas offering private nooks and comfortable seating. Hammock-like nets hover over lake waters, while the lower sun deck invites more lounging and fiery urns flicker at night. Soon a new Family Pool breaks ground—promising a splash pad, kiddie pool, scenic waters overlooking the lake, and a lookout tower.
Other smaller neighborhood pools dot different phases at South, and plans are under way for the largest pool in all of Cinnamon Shore, with full restaurant and bar service.
South Pool, popular since opening in 2021
See More About All the Pools at Cinnamon Shore
Now Serving! C Bar Too at ‘South’
At Kiera’s Pool, there’s a great menu from C Bar, but now C Bar Too serves guests at our gorgeous new pool at Cinnamon Shore South. Grab-and-go fare and cool beverages make it easy to lounge for hours by the lavish new addition.
Check Out the Menu for C Bar
NEW! Family Photo Sessions
Cinnamon Shore connects you with Flash Photo Creative, owned and operated by Hannah Blanchette! With 15-minute mini sessions over 4th of July Weekend and other holidays and 45-minutes Sunset Sessions any time of year, capture Cinnamon Shore memories.
Learn more.
Don’t Miss the Dog Park!
Our Dog Park, near the Dune Pool, offers a destination for dog walkers. Let the pups play and use the convenient dog wash machine.
Cinnamon Shore welcomes pets, with many pet-friendly rentals available, and you'll pass many dog-walkers on the broad sidewalks and on the beach. Check out our tips for bringing your dog to the beach.
Check Availability for Pet-Friendly Rentals!
Great Fun on the Great Lawn
This open-air green space hosts S’more Nights at the community fire pit, the occasional concert, and our new Market Days, with bustling crowds enjoying vendor booths over holiday weekends. Stay in a vacation rental that offers extended outdoor living space with this open green space carpeted in emerald green grass.
View of the Great Lawn from 222 Grand Boulevard, The Reel Deal
Check available rentals on the Great Lawn.
Ahoy, Mate!
Kids love the pirate playground near the Dune Pool. Make sure they get a chance to say “Land, Ho!” Large-scale chess and checkers games are also near the sidewalks and Great Lawn for kids of all ages to enjoy.
On-Site Fitness and Bike Rentals
Located by the Dune Pool, our Fitness Center recently upgraded equipment to help you keep up with workouts. You also can sign up for Yoga on the Beach or Paddleboard Yoga sessions, along with a heart-pumping Beach Body Burn class. Sign up for a class!
You also can rent bikes to wheel around the village. Kids love that sense of freedom, and our custom bikes make it easy and fun. Our cruisers ,make it easy and fun to pedal around the villages. Kids love the freedom of zipping around on two wheels in the family-friendly confines of Cinnamon Shore. They can bike over to one of the pools or to Coffee Waves for gelato.
Rent a Bike or Book a Fitness Class.
Lakeside Fun
Adults and kids love to cast a line in the fully-stocked waters of Lake Colby and Lake Gavin—and now at the new 7-acre lake at South. Soon, a second, 4-acre lake at South, will offer its own boardwalk and several fishing pavilions, as well.
“One of my favorite things to do at Cinnamon Shore is fishing at the beautiful ponds…I love how you can go from swimming in Kiera’s Pool straight to fishing right behind the pool in Lake Gavin! We always have so much fun catching fish!”
—Catherine R.
Step into the vacation rental office to rent fishing gear. Or, you can reserve your poles and gear HERE.
Dining & Shopping On Site
- Lisabella’s Bistro & Bar—Casual, yet upscale, Mediterranean fare for dinner. Reservations recommended.
- Dylan’s Coal Oven Pizzeria—Pizza and pasta are a big draw for lunch and dinner, along with full-bar service and side patio.
- Coffee Waves—A branch of the Port A favorite coffee shop open daily, 7 a.m.-9 p.m., during summer.
- C Bar Café and C Bar Too—Now serving at North’s Kiera’s Pool and at the new South Pool, along with summer service at Dune Pool
- C Treats—The Airstream travel trailer filled with sweet treats!
- The Market—Pick up cheeses, juices, frozen choice meats and other essentials.
Dylan's Coal Oven Pizzeria offers delicious pies, pastas, and more.
Watch for more restaurants and retail to open along Market Street at North and as South grows!
Learn more about on-site restaurants.
NEW! In-Home Shrimp Boils
Enjoy all the fixings without lifting a finger with a full-service, catered shrimp boil ($30 per person), with options for snack boards, bartender service, and complete clean-up! Great for gatherings large and small! To order, contact Dylan's Coal Oven Pizzeria at 361-416-1844 or email [email protected].
Other New Amenities Coming at South
- Pickle ball courts, basketball courts, and athletic fields
- Pocket parks and playground
- Alleé of Palms for scenic strolls to the beach
- Sundown Court with bench-lined pavers
- Community fire pit and fishing pavilions
BOOK YOUR STAY!
We have condos, cottages, and beach homes ready for your family! It helps to book far in advance to find the best match for your needs. Check out all that's available--and reserve early to enjoy all these amenities and activities!
Check Availability
Published by Jennifer Chappell Smith
Thursday, July 21, 2022