Title: Gulf District Travel Guide: Best of Gulf District, Santa Rosa Beach Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Gulf District](https://expedia.co.uk/Gulf-District-Hotels.d553248635976471809.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Santa Rosa Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Santa-Rosa-Beach.d183118.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Santa Rosa Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Rosa-Beach.d183118.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Gulf District Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Gulf-District.d553248635976471809.Car-Hire-Guide)[Gulf District Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Gulf-District.d553248635976471809.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Gulf District Travel Guide ## Santa Rosa Beach ## Visit Gulf District Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Santa Rosa Beach travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Rosa-Beach.dx183118) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Downtown Destin Florida with Destin Bridge or William T. Marler Bridge connect Santa Rosa Island beach near Crab Island with busy speeding boats on turquoise water along Gulf of Mexico](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532653511/861f05ce-284e-44a5-81a1-093edd1e65b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Seaside Beach 5/5(4 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Seaside-Beach-Santa-Rosa-Beach.d553248621532653511.Attraction) ![Grayton Beach State Park showing a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065719/bef00a69-79ce-43c9-ad80-6522601cc5c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Grayton Beach State Park Relax on pristine beaches, walk through tranquil forests and dine on local seafood when you visit this attractive beachside community. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Grayton-Beach-State-Park-Watercolor.d6065719.Attraction) ![Pathway and sea oats on beach at Santa Rosa Island near Pensacola, Florida; Shutterstock ID 104491910; purchase_order: SP-1269 HA 2018 Batch 1; Order: ; client: ; other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000426474/a96e8eab-0fab-483b-b7db-d4ebdec20242.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Blue-Mountain-Beach-Florida.d3000426474.Attraction) ![Sunrise at Deer Lake - Seacrest Beach FL, Shutterstock ID 1063492796, Purchase Order: Wave 0 First Batch, Order Number: , Client/Licensee: Hotels.com / BEX, Other: Mixed Budget](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976496771/93651c5d-5862-49b6-b760-83edb8601380.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Seacrest Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Seacrest Beach during your trip to WaterSound Beach? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Seacrest-Beach-Panama-City.d553248635976496771.Attraction) ![SantaRosaBeach_30ABikeTrail_553248621532653510_02](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532653510/427d757d-bee9-4d57-85d0-e87edcf1ef4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 30A Bike Trail Enjoy a trip to 30A Bike Trail and popular activities such as golfing in Santa Rosa Beach. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area or visit its lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/30A-Bike-Trail-Santa-Rosa-Beach.d553248621532653510.Attraction) ![500px Photo ID: 170153661 - Bright sun, blue skies, a few clouds, and green water.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976194776/54d6ef3b-3fa4-4138-ab7a-73fdc908142f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Seagrove-Beach-East-Seagrove-Beach.d553248635976194776.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Private 90 Minutes Fliteboard Efoil Lesson](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49195403/09a2f1a1-a4b1-4118-9592-5022d768e235.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private 90 Minutes Fliteboard Efoil Lesson £242 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-90-minutes-fliteboard-efoil-lesson.a49195403.activity-details) ![Inshore Fishing on the Waters of the Choctawhatchee Bay](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2106806/33f4b02f-620f-456a-8fdf-ca288d7a495f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Inshore Fishing on the Waters of the Choctawhatchee Bay £372 per traveller **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/inshore-fishing-on-the-waters-of-the-choctawhatchee-bay.a2106806.activity-details) ![Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Fort Lauderdale ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3233250/e196de8a-6110-4a4e-9737-827f56c51301.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Fort Lauderdale £324 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-vacation-photoshoot-with-photographer-in-fort-lauderdale.a3233250.activity-details) [See all activities in Santa Rosa Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Rosa-Beach.d183118.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Gulf District ![Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9600000/9591800/9591782/94b0e1fb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort 17255 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach FL £51 23 Feb - 24 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 7.8/10 Good! (2,185 reviews) Room was great Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=9591782&PinnedHotelID=9591782&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976471809) ![Hampton Inn & Suites Panama City Beach-Beachfront](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17270000/17262400/17262390/efb41bcc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hampton Inn & Suites Panama City Beach-Beachfront 15505 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach FL £78 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (2,390 reviews) Beautiful view, very clean room Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=17262390&PinnedHotelID=17262390&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976471809) ![Hyatt Place Panama City Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76470000/76464100/76464089/3e7d3fe8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Place Panama City Beach 15727 FRONT BEACH ROAD Panama City Beach FL £82 12 Feb - 13 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,630 reviews) Yes everything was amazing Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=76464089&PinnedHotelID=76464089&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976471809) ![The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15200000/15192500/15192425/939ecd5c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa 200 Henderson Resort Way Destin FL £257 9 Feb - 10 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury resort in Destin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) Everyone was very polite and helpful. The room was as advertised, the restaurants had good food, the walk to the beach is short, the rooftop bar is amazing. Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=15192425&PinnedHotelID=15192425&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976471809) ![Radisson Beachfront Hotel - Panama City Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1150000/1140600/1140505/67d6ad1e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Radisson Beachfront Hotel - Panama City Beach 15325 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach FL £70 10 Feb - 11 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 7/10 Good! (2,457 reviews) Great value. Comfortable. I was able to relax. Everything worked. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Quiet area for the night. Beach view was beautiful. Pool was clean. Outside was kept nice. Rooms were clean. Rate was awesome. We were driving through on our way to Orlando and we would love to ... Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=1140505&PinnedHotelID=1140505&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976471809) ![Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin Grand Boulevard](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1330000/1327400/1327325/064aae59_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin Grand Boulevard 100 Grand Blvd Miramar Beach FL £62 11 Feb - 12 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Miramar Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,590 reviews) This hotel was the whole package. Clean, friendly, great facility set-up and within walking distance to shops, restaurants, movie theater and a grocery store. Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=1327325&PinnedHotelID=1327325&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976471809) [See all 25,389 properties in Gulf District](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635976471809) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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It has the prettiest white sand and fun things to do! #LifeAtExpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183119/0571a8b9-48d1-422e-a014-6dfb7ed83436.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Rosa-Beach-Beach-District.dx553248635976482116) ![Seaside which includes a coastal town and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183119/cd77d373-abdd-4889-919c-5bcd5e98845f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Seaside Seaside is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Seaside Beach and Seagrove Beach West. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Rosa-Beach-Seaside.dx183119) ![Watercolor Seaside is my favorite beach in the South! It has the prettiest white sand and fun things to do! #LifeAtExpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183119/0571a8b9-48d1-422e-a014-6dfb7ed83436.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Watercolor While visiting Watercolor, you might make a stop by sights like Grayton Beach State Park and Seagrove Beach West. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Rosa-Beach-Watercolor.dx553248635976471726) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Cottage District When in Cottage District, you can plan a visit to Seaside Beach and Seagrove Beach West, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Rosa-Beach-Cottage-District.dx553248635976482506) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hammocks of Seagrove While Hammocks of Seagrove may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Seaside Beach and Central Square. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Rosa-Beach-Hammocks-Of-Seagrove.dx553248635976480838) ![Fort Walton Beach which includes a sunset and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/156147/691999ec-be31-4710-80cc-b6711724df8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Seagrove Beach 5/5(1 area review) Seagrove Beach is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Seaside Beach or Seagrove Beach East. 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