A hidden gem of a beach. Less crowed than most of the beaches around. There's a man made ref you…read morecan paddle or biggie board out to as well and see lots of cool fish. A tram runs every 1/2 hour to take you from the parking lot down to the beach.

Pristine beaches. Well preserved coastal Dunes. Miles of…read moresoft trails for running and hiking. Oh, and near perfect weather in late November. What's not to love about the Topsail Preserve Nature Park?! Having rented a house to quarantine in place with my mother - who lives not far from the area - I decided to venture out one day. Now, coming from the Pacific NW - I was very sensitive to protecting myself and others by wearing a mask and maintaining physical distancing. This is, however, the panhandle of Florida and the attention to public health science seems to be forgotten. On a Monday afternoon in the height of a second wave of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on a run through the area, I was the only person with a mask . . . and I was running. The tram that connects the parking lot to the beach passed me with a full compliment of passengers - no one wearing a mask or physical distancing. So I guess all of this is to say - Topsail is a beautiful beach park with a swath of pristinely preserved coastal nature - but perhaps wait until the case load decreases on the panhandle and/or we have better preventive options for protection (I.e. a vaccine) before venturing.

Santa Rosa Beach is an absolute gem along Florida's Gulf Coast. The sand is powdery white, the…read morewater is crystal clear, and the vibe is laid-back and family-friendly. It's the perfect spot to escape the crowds and just soak in nature's beauty. We loved how clean and quiet the beach was--perfect for relaxing, swimming, or just watching the sunset. Plenty of great local spots nearby for food, too, but the beach itself is the real highlight.

Beautiful gulf coast beach. It's clean, the water is clear, access is pretty easy with public…read moreaccess every few blocks or so. Parking can be challenging at times. Some cool restaurants and shops close by. Lovely beach to spend the day.

"We are like children building a sand castle. We embellish it with beautiful shells, bits of…read moredriftwood, and pieces of colored glass. The castle is ours, off limits to others. We're willing to attack if others threaten to hurt it. Yet despite all our attachment, we know that the tide will inevitably come in and sweep the sand castle away. The trick is to enjoy it fully but without clinging, and when the time comes, let it dissolve back into the sea." ~Pema Chodron ~ Mark from Sand Odyssey taught my beautiful granddaughter, Autumn, and her friends how to build sandcastles, and he was amazing. Jean-Paul Sartre said, "The more sand that has escaped from the hourglass of our life, the clearer we should see through it." Don't waste your sand. Experience life. Give experiences! -

awesome beach. they have a trolly that comes to the parking lot to take you to the beach access…read morewhich is really nice. large beach and very family friendly people. not a party type beach and more for relaxing.

Grayton Beach is the perfect blend of natural beauty and laid-back charm. The sand is soft and…read morewhite, the water is that stunning emerald green Florida is famous for, and the whole place has a wonderfully relaxed, old-Florida feel. There's a great mix of people--families, couples, and solo beachgoers all enjoying the peaceful atmosphere. We loved the beach access, the clean facilities, and how easy it was to find a spot to spread out and enjoy the sun.

Travis is the man! Always creating such an amazing vibe for my family. Spoiled family living life…read moreenjoying the great outdoors Coastal Sunset Bonfire style! Thanks Travis!

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Great service and mai tais! Great casual tiki atmosphere. Nice variety of rum drinks.read more

This is a pretty cool tiki shack, and it is a shack, on the beach in the Sandestin resort. The…read morecocktails are pretty tasty and served pretty quickly. It's a bit pricey but it's at a resort, so what ya gonna do? I'll be back next time I stay here.

This location is gorgeous! The beach sand is white and soft and the water is clear down to your…read moretoes. Busy weekends get crowded, but to be expected for this vacation destination.

Great place to have a vacation close to the beach. Nice pool very nice rooms. Great room service,…read morefriendly people great beaches, nice, white sand.

A more specific subset of the greater Santa Rosa Beach…read more White sands, crystal clear greenish blue water, abundant sunshine, friendly people, and Southern charm, a great beach for family, friends, romantic getaways, parties, reward/relaxation tours after you win the lotto, or land a huge client. This beach lies just east of Destin Florida and can be found along the Florida panhandle. Also, beware the dangerous currents in the area, especially if you are not an excellent swimmer. And also watch the jelly fish who can sting the crap out of you for no other reason then they can. Relaxe, enjoy, reset, and vacation

When heading down 30A you have tons of options for beach access. After our preferred spot had no…read moreparking options, we drove down to check out a new spot. You'll find Gulfview Heights just down the street from Goatfeathers Restaurant. There is plenty of parking available and we noticed a good portion of the spots were taken by golf carts. We whipped our car in and loaded up our cart. We passed the bathrooms with a water fountain and a couple of showers to remove the sand. Once we walked up we realized....this access is all stairs! Womp womp. We had to carry the cart vs pull it down a ramp so that made it more difficult for us. The beach itself is great with a lifeguard and a couple of chair rental options.

Pretty water great place for families . Rented beach chairs and everyday had them set up very nice…read morebeach chair boys. Not bad walking distance from where stayed.