Winners! Sun, Sand & Snapshots Contest

So Many Submissions!

Last summer's contest drew the largest number of people sharing their stories about Cinnamon Shore than in any contest ever! We love depictions of family bonding, beachside fun, and the gorgeous architecture of Cinnamon Shore. And how about the sunrise shots over the Gulf and sunset pics over the bay, like this "staff favorite" shot from Kelli P.?

Browse all official winners and more staff favorites, below--and then enter our brand-new photo contest--"My Cinnamon Shore Memories"--between now and Feb. 28th!

Our First Place Winner

"Our favorite memory from this trip has been watching our boys enjoy beach days! We look forward to returning each year!"

--Audrey A.

Our Second Place Winner

"Cinnamon Shore was the first time my daughter saw or touched the ocean."

--Linda M.

Our Third Place Winner

"After meeting in 8th grade and dating for 7 years, now engaged at Cinnamon Shores! At one of our families’ favorite beach spots, he popped the question that we’ve been waiting for! So much love, unforgettable memories, and a lifelong love story ahead."

--Amanda H.

Staff Favorite: 'We just love it'

"For the 3rd year, we have come to Cinnamon Shore along with our kids and grandchildren. We just love it and plan to make it our annual trip for years to come."

--Lisa G.

Staff Favorite: 'Picture Perfect'

"Perfect picture for a perfect trip. This trip was originally planned for my mom and her sisters. Since my mom passed away, my aunts and I took the trip to honor her memory. We even booked the exact condo they had originally booked! This picture represents so many things."

--Stephanie A.

Staff Favorite: 'Beautiful Rainbow'

"Beautiful rainbow after a quick afternoon rainstorm from our balcony.

--Lauren G.

Staff Favorite: 'Bella Can't Wait'

"We've walked many miles through the idyllic streets of Cinnamon Shore over the years and are now building our own home there! Our Bella can't wait to settle in!"

-Bella P.

Staff Favorite: 'Time to Breathe, Bond, and Heal'

"After a summer full of chemotherapy for me and therefore constant changes for the kids, our family needed time away together to breathe, bond, and heal. Cinnamon Shores was the perfect vacation for us."

-Catherine M.

Staff Favorite: 'A Magical Place'

"Summer nights at Cinnamon Shore! Cinnamon Shore is a magical place where we love to go and make lifetime memories with our family! Our Happy Place 😊”

--Marielena G.

Staff Favorite: 'Best Sunset'

"Best sunset at our happy place, where we have the best memories ever!! Planning to have many more 🥰😍🌴☀️”

-Helen G. 

You Could Be A Winner, Too!

Don't forget to enter our brand-new photo contest--"My Cinnamon Shore Memories"--between now and Feb. 28th!

Prizes include:

1st Place: 4-night, 5-day, 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo stay
2nd Place: $500 gift card for a future stay
3rd Place: $150 gift card for a future stay

And, of course, there's the joy of seeing your photo in the contest gallery and crafting the perfect quote to go with it--words that capture the experience of a vacation at Cinnamon Shore and all that it means to you!

Lenzi H. shared this "staff favorite" of dad and daughter building a sandcastle.