?Mountain" is somewhat of a misnomer for a Florida landscape that is only 345 feet above sea level at its highest point (northern Walton County). But then again, interestingly, the area boasts the highest elevation on the entire Gulf of Mexico coast.
Old Indian legend has it that Blue Mountain Beach got its name from the blue haze you would see at dawn on the hills. The blankets of the blue wildflower Lupine caused the haze, which to the Indians looked like blue mountains on the beach.

Blue Mountain Beach has remained a virtually unspoiled area on 30-A until this day. There is the mysterious Draper Lake, with its large, expansive body of water but with no public access to it. Then there are Alligator Lake and Big Red Fish Lakes, two other smaller dune lakes in the area. You can see lily pads and marsh amongst the windswept oak and pine trees, but probably no alligators or big red fish as the names imply. Blue Mountain Beach is a growing area, most recently home to two new gulf front condominium developments, Bella Vita and Adagio. Two new developments under construction are Sanctuary at Redfish and Sanctuary by the Sea.

Redfish Village is also being developed on the corner of Hwy 83 and 30A which will have several retail, restaurant and entertainment venues.
There are three rare coastal dune lakes in Blue Mountain Beach ? Draper Lake, Alligator Lake and Big Red Fish Lake.