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Located in the Southern end of the city of Santa Rosa Beach, Gulf Place Beach is a mile-long beach with sugar white sand and nearby sparse vegetation.
Although the beach does not have lifeguards, Gulf Place Beach has a few amenities including restrooms and showers. Dogs are not allowed on the Gulf Place Beach, and the beach is open from sunrise until sunset.
Gulf Place Beach offers many fun activities including fishing, sailing, parasailing, snorkelling, kayaking, paddle-boarding, canoeing, and swimming. If you are planning to go in the water near the beach, we recommend you to be careful as the water here is known to have rip currents. If you like shopping, a town named Gulf Place is present near Gulf Place Beach – this town has a few local boutiques, restaurants, an amphitheater (which features free live music and concerts), and eight local artists' galleries. This beach is ideal for visitors looking for a spot with a tranquil beach experience. This beach offers amazing Instagram-worthy views of the Emerald Coast region.
Getting to Gulf Place Beach is easy - the access trail to the beach is present near 4447 West County Highway 30A. A free parking lot is available near the access trail and a few stairs lead to Gulf Place Beach.
There are many attractions near Gulf Place Beach. Historic Wesley House is a mansion that was built in 1895 and is famous for its Louis XVI furniture – it is surrounded by longleaf pine trees, cypress trees, moss-draped oak trees, vibrant flower gardens, and a lake. In addition, the visitors can enjoy a guided tour of Wesley’s house, along with picnicking, fishing, and hiking. Big Kahuna’s Water & Adventure Park is a park that features a lazy river, tall water slides, waves, rivers pools, a mini-golf course, a cyclone twister, a sky coaster, and numerous rides. If you are looking for another attraction near Gulf Place Beach, Jolee Island Nature Park is a family park that offers several amenities including serene nature trails, picnic shelters, and a playground that features swings, a pirate boat, playhouses, and treehouses.
If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants near Gulf Place Beach. The Bay is an upscale waterfront restaurant that offers live music and serves delicious seafood, steaks, salads, sandwiches, sushi, and desserts. Cantina Laredo offers amazing Mexican cuisine including sizzling fajitas, enchiladas, quesadillas, tacos, burritos, tapas, and desserts. If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant near Gulf Place Beach, the modestly priced Don Pedros Mexican Restaurant serves incredible breakfast to dinner options including eggs, pancakes, salads, burgers, sandwiches, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, fajitas, steaks, and seafood.
If you are looking for a hotel near Gulf Place Beach, there are many great nearby options. If you are looking for an upscale hotel, the 4-Star Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is 14 minutes away by car and offers many amenities including four outdoor pools, hot tubs, a spa, a fitness center, four golf courses, tennis courts, a business center, a restaurant, and biking trails. A more affordable hotel is the 3-Star Hyatt Place Sandestin/ At Grand Boulevard offers many amenities including a golf course, a fitness center, an outdoor pool, a business center, and complimentary breakfast. As another moderately priced option, the 3-Star Residence Inn by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard offers many amenities including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a fitness center, a restaurant, and a complimentary breakfast. If you are looking for another good and affordable hotel near Gulf Place Beach, the modestly priced 2-Star Candlewood Suites Destin - Sandestin Area, an IHG Hotel offers many amenities including an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a business center, a restaurant, and a barbeque area.
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Sunrise - Sunset
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Frequently Asked Questions
Surf through our FAQs to help you find your perfect beach!
Does Gulf Place Beach have parking? If so, is it free or paid?
Gulf Place Beach provides free parking at the entrance, although spaces are limited. Visitors can also find street parking nearby for easy access to the beach.
Does Gulf Place Beach have lifeguards?
No, Gulf Place Beach does not have lifeguards monitoring the beach – please be careful when swimming on this beach.
Is Gulf Place Beach a family-friendly beach?
Gulf Place Beach is not family-friendly and does not have restrooms, lifeguards, and nearby food.
Is Gulf Place Beach good for swimming?
Gulf Place Beach boasts excellent swimming conditions, attracting swimmers of all skill levels with its gentle waves and clear waters.
Does Gulf Place Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are conveniently available on or adjacent to the beach at Gulf Place Beach.
Is Gulf Place Beach a nude beach?
No, Gulf Place Beach maintains a family-friendly atmosphere and does not allow nude bathing.
Is there food near Gulf Place Beach?
Gulf Place Beach has multiple restaurant options near or on the beach.
What are the activities at Gulf Place Beach?
Gulf Place Beach is a good place to Fishing
Does Gulf Place Beach have accommodations for people with disabilities?
Yes, Gulf Place Beach offers accommodations for people with disabilities, allowing everyone to relish the coastal experience.
Is Gulf Place Beach a dog-friendly beach?
Gulf Place Beach is not dog-friendly.
Is Gulf Place Beach good for surfing?
Gulf Place Beach is not generally considered to be good for surfing.
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