Santa Rosa Beach is a classic beach town and a premier destination for family-friendly vacations. Appealing to full-time residents and vacationers alike, Santa Rosa offers boutique shopping, local restaurants, beautiful landscapes, and outdoor recreational opportunities. With a great outdoor patio, try Great Southern Café for classic southern fare with a modern twist. Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico since 1987, Bud & Alley’s Waterfront Restaurant has gorgeous beach views, serving top-notch seafood classics.
Residents enjoy golfing at the Santa Rosa Golf and Beach Club, hiking and biking through the nature trails of Point Washington State Forest, and enjoying some beach time at Grayton Beach State Park. Spreading over 2,000 acres, you can swim in the ocean, put your boat in on the ramp, hike or bike on the trails, and camp at designated sites.