Seaside Beach

Located in the southern end of the city of Santa Rosa Beach, Seaside Beach is a small beach with white sand and nearby sparse vegetation. 

The beach does not have lifeguards or any other amenities except restrooms, so plan your trip accordingly. Dogs are allowed on the beach if they are on a leash, and the beach is open from sunrise until sunset. 

Seaside Beach offers many fun activities including fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, surfing, sailing, paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing, and swimming. In addition, this beach is ideal for windsurfing due to its frequently windy weather. If you like shopping, a town named Seaside is present near Seaside Beach – this town has a few local boutiques, restaurants, an open-air amphitheatre, bookstores, and art galleries. 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. Depending on the time of the year, visitors can spot dolphins in the water near this beach. Seaside Beach is perfect for nature lovers and those seeking a tranquil beach experience, as it sees fewer visitors than other nearby beaches. 

Getting to Seaside Beach is easy the access to the beach is present at 1931 East County Highway 30A. A free parking lot is available near the access trail and there are a few stairs that lead to Seaside Beach. 

There are many attractions near Seaside Beach. Panama City Beach Zoo is home to many wild animals including alligators, lemurs, giraffes, lions, sloths, kangaroos, and aviaries - it also offers many interactive animal feeding and animal petting sessions. 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 house, along with many other fun activities including picnicking, fishing, and hiking. If you are looking for another attraction near Seaside 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 Seaside Beach. Fish Out of Water Restaurant offers light-filled views that serve incredible seafood, salad, sandwiches, burgers, tacos, and desserts. Borago Restaurant is a bayfront classic Italian cuisine restaurant that serves amazing salads, ravioli, pasta, risotto, lasagne, and seafood. If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant near Seaside Beach, the modestly priced Mi Casita Mexican Grill serves incredible Mexican dishes including fajitas, burritos, tacos, nachos, quesadillas, salads, and steak.

If you are looking for a hotel near Seaside Beach, there are many great nearby options. If you are looking for an upscale hotel, the 4-Star Watercolor Inn is four minutes away by car and this waterfront hotel offers many amenities including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a spa, a fitness center, a golf course, and several restaurants. A more affordable hotel is the 3-Star Hyatt Place Sandestin/ At Grand Boulevard which offers many amenities including a golf course, a fitness center, an outdoor pool, and complimentary breakfast. As another moderately priced option, the 3-Star Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard offers many amenities including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a fitness center, and a restaurant. If you are looking for another good and affordable hotel near Seaside Beach, the modestly priced 2-Star Sleep Inn Near Sandestin Beach offers many amenities including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a sundeck, a fitness center, and complimentary breakfast.