Seaside

Santa Rosa Beach

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Seaside

Sit at a seafood restaurant overlooking the white-sand beaches and speak with friendly locals in the lively farmers market.

Seaside is a lively district on the Gulf of Mexico with a tranquil ambiance and friendly locals. It is known for both white-sand beaches that provide picturesque scenery and an artistic culture of theatres and galleries. Chat with business owners in the area to get a sense of the local culture.

Rent a bicycle to get around this scenic neighbourhood or explore its attractions on foot. Purchase hot dogs and fresh juices from the array of vendors in food trucks and huts. Relax and enjoy the bohemian vibe in one of the quaint cafés. Many restaurants and bars flank the white, powdery beach, offering picturesque views of the Gulf of Mexico.

Dine on seafood from the region as you relax on the patio of one of the restaurants. Stay for the sunset, when the darkening hues of dusk begin to take hold of the red sky. You can also embark on a pleasant walk between the trees and snap photos of the openings in the vegetation that lead to the water. Have a picnic on the beach or in one of the district’s spacious green fields.

Browse the items for sale in the specialty market in the heart of the neighbourhood. The local culture has an artistic side, shown by the range of studios and visiting theatre troupes here.

Wander down the streets and admire the pastel shades of the charming façades of the homes. Notice the white post office. Local musicians and street performers frequently perform in this active hub. The farmers market also has a range of activities and intriguing local products.

Seaside is on the eastern flank of Grayton Beach State Park in northwestern Florida. Drive east from Fort Walton Beach for about 30 miles (50 kilometres) to reach the neighbourhood. Visit other attractions in the area, such as Miramar Beach, Grayton Beach and Rosemary Beach.


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Seaside Hotel Deals

Renovated Seaside Cottage, Pet Friendly, Luxury Touches+ 2 Adult Bikes!

Renovated Seaside Cottage, Pet Friendly, Luxury Touches+ 2 Adult Bikes!

Santa Rosa Beach
The price is CA $637 per night from Aug 14 to Aug 15
CA $637
CA $1,331 total
Aug 14 - Aug 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this vacation home in Santa Rosa Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and concierge services. Popular attractions Seaside Beach and Grayton Beach ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
SUPER Location
"Home is cute and sweetly stocked take home goodies. Bring your own K cups if you want to brew coffee at house. It very much is a tiny home so you have to get creative on where to unpack / store luggage. Location cannot be beat! Easy breezy walk to anywhere you want to go in the Seaside shopping/dining/beach ..."

Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2025

Renovated Seaside Cottage, Pet Friendly, Luxury Touches+ 2 Adult Bikes!
Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort

2 out of 5
17255 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $67 per night from Aug 14 to Aug 15
CA $67
CA $99 total
Aug 14 - Aug 15
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,731 reviews)
"we did see 3-4 roaches in our room and told the front desk when we checked out. They apologized and said that we should have told them right away and they would have sprayed. it was no big deal. It's Florida and people eat in their rooms, etc. so we weren't extremely alarmed. If we had seen a whole ..."

Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2025

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort
Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin Grand Boulevard

Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin Grand Boulevard

3 out of 5
100 Grand Blvd, Miramar Beach, Miramar Beach, FL
The price is CA $104 per night from Sep 3 to Sep 4
CA $104
CA $117 total
Sep 3 - Sep 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Miramar Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,309 reviews)
"The rooms were clean and"

Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin Grand Boulevard
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

4 out of 5
9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy W, Miramar Beach, Miramar Beach, FL
The price is CA $169 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
CA $169
CA $320 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach condo in Miramar Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,784 reviews)
"Convenient and lots of shoppikg"

Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2025

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
Radisson Beachfront Hotel - Panama City Beach

Radisson Beachfront Hotel - Panama City Beach

3 out of 5
15325 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL
The price is CA $103 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
CA $103
CA $146 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7/10 Good! (2,309 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2025

Radisson Beachfront Hotel - Panama City Beach
Seahaven Beach Hotel

Seahaven Beach Hotel

2 out of 5
15285 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL
The price is CA $96 per night from Aug 14 to Aug 15
CA $96
CA $118 total
Aug 14 - Aug 15
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
6/10 (1,852 reviews)
"Everything was great but we had leave day early because my Sister died!"

Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2025

Seahaven Beach Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Seaside

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Cottage District

Cottage District might not have many top sights, but Seaside Beach and Seagrove Beach West are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Cottage District
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Gulf District

Gulf District might not have many top sights, but Seaside Beach and Grayton Beach State Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Gulf District
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Beach District

While Beach District isn't home to many top sights, Seaside Beach and Grayton Beach State Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Beach District
Fort Walton Beach which includes a beach and a sunset

Seagrove Beach

Travelers come to Seagrove Beach for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Seaside Beach and Seagrove Beach West while you're in town.

Seagrove Beach
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Hammocks of Seagrove

Though Hammocks of Seagrove might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Seaside Beach and Grayton Beach State Park.

Hammocks of Seagrove
Grayton Beach State Park showing a sandy beach

Watercolor

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

Watercolor


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