Gulf Trace
Santa Rosa Beach
Popular places to visit

Seaside Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Seaside Beach during your travels in Santa Rosa Beach? Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.

Blue Mountain Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Blue Mountain Beach during your travels in Blue Mountain Beach? Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

Grayton Beach State Park
Relax on pristine beaches, walk through tranquil forests and dine on local seafood when you visit this attractive beachside community.

Seacrest Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Seacrest Beach during your trip to WaterSound Beach?

Seagrove Beach East
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Seagrove Beach East during your trip to Santa Rosa Beach? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
You can take time to visit Topsail Hill Preserve State Park during your travels to Santa Rosa Beach. Wander the beaches or discover the area's sunsets.
Things to do

Sandestin Sunset Eco-Dolphin Cruise Aboard Sol y Luna

3 Hour Sunset Dinner Cruise by Solaris Yacht in Miramar Beach

Inshore Fishing on the Waters of the Choctawhatchee Bay
Top hotels in Gulf Trace

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort
All staff we encountered are very nice. Rooms are clean but beds are not super comfortable. They are acceptable though. Right on the beach with very easy access and nice outside pool area. Older property but a nice facility. Have stayed here several times and will again. No ice machines but you can ...
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa
Beautiful resort and close to shopping and great restaurants!
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin Grand Boulevard
Pay for breakfast
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection
Very nice and clean
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Home2 Suites By Hilton Destin
The room was clean and quite adequate. Lovely location near the beach, which was beautiful. We will be back.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

Home2 Suites By Hilton Santa Rosa Beach
All was good , everything clean and organized, thank you
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gulf Trace

Grayton Beach
You'll enjoy the beaches and bars in Grayton Beach. You might want to make time for a stop at Grayton Beach State Park or Grayton Beach.

Blue Mountain Beach
If you're spending some time in Blue Mountain Beach, Blue Mountain Beach and Santa Rosa Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Gulf District
Though Gulf District may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Seaside Beach and Grayton Beach State Park.

Beach District
While there might not be top attractions in Beach District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Seaside Beach and Grayton Beach State Park.

Watercolor
While visiting Watercolor, you might make a stop by sights like Grayton Beach State Park and Seagrove Beach West.

Seaside
Seaside is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Seaside Beach and Central Square.
