Title: Gulf Trace Travel Guide: Best of Gulf Trace, Santa Rosa Beach Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Gulf Trace](https://expedia.co.uk/Gulf-Trace-Santa-Rosa-Beach-Hotels.0-n553248635976481084-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-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 Trace Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Gulf-Trace.d553248635976481084.Car-Hire-Guide)[Gulf Trace Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Gulf-Trace.d553248635976481084.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Gulf Trace Travel Guide ## Santa Rosa Beach ## Visit Gulf Trace Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Santa Rosa Beach travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Rosa-Beach.dx183118) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Family with kids on beach vacation](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532653511/e23d76dc-9e94-4616-a05e-c393f335a176.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Seaside-Beach-Santa-Rosa-Beach.d553248621532653511.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) ![Grayton Beach State Park](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) ![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 beautiful beaches 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/49195403/459cb46e-e5fc-49a3-9c10-8bfc7cc9f365.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private 90 Minutes Fliteboard Efoil Lesson £244 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 £375 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) [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 Trace ![Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45290000/45289300/45289201/704c1328_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach 220 Scenic Gulf Drive Miramar Beach FL £134 13 Apr - 14 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Miramar Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,161 reviews) Everything was very good Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F04%2F2026&endDate=14%2F04%2F2026&selected=45289201&PinnedHotelID=45289201&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976481084) ![Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9600000/9591800/9591782/cce2f859_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort 17255 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach FL £53 13 Apr - 14 Apr 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. ... 8/10 Very Good! (2,293 reviews) Pool was on a smaller side but enjoyable, deep end 7.5 ' Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F04%2F2026&endDate=14%2F04%2F2026&selected=9591782&PinnedHotelID=9591782&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976481084) ![The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15200000/15192500/15192425/4c7b7bb2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa 200 Henderson Resort Way Destin FL £365 15 Apr - 16 Apr 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! (1,004 reviews) Loved my stay definitely will be returning. Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F04%2F2026&endDate=16%2F04%2F2026&selected=15192425&PinnedHotelID=15192425&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976481084) ![Comfort Inn & Suites Destin near Henderson Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91490000/91489100/91489046/6f5625e7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Comfort Inn & Suites Destin near Henderson Beach 4401 COMMONS DRIVE EAST Destin FL £81 23 Apr - 24 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Destin. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (934 reviews) Clean room, but small nice service Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F04%2F2026&endDate=24%2F04%2F2026&selected=91489046&PinnedHotelID=91489046&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976481084) ![Beachside Resort Panama City Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/905000/904980/e31ce623_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beachside Resort Panama City Beach 21905 Front Beach Rd Panama City Beach FL £65 1 Apr - 2 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (4,091 reviews) We stayed in the old section and the room was outdated , the carpet was wet/ very damp and there was no pressure in the shower in the morning. The bed was clean . Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026&selected=904980&PinnedHotelID=904980&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976481084) ![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 £93 13 Apr - 14 Apr 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 ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,602 reviews) The rooms where very clean the staff was nice Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F04%2F2026&endDate=14%2F04%2F2026&selected=1327325&PinnedHotelID=1327325&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976481084) [See all 26,554 properties in Gulf Trace](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026®ionId=553248635976481084) 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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You might want to make time for a stop at Grayton Beach State Park or Grayton Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Grayton-Beach.dx553248635077137387) ![Pathway and sea oats on beach at Santa Rosa Island near Pensacola, Florida](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/642302230125404160/54f17316-63cb-4016-b196-cc6fb6e6a625.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Rosa-Beach-Blue-Mountain-Beach.dx642302230125404160) ![High angle landscape view of beautiful beach with sand and clear turquoise water with coastal feature in Masinloc, Zambales, Philippines ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976471809/49c8337d-66b9-4cb3-878c-9b948bc173aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Rosa-Beach-Gulf-District.dx553248635976471809) ![Beach District](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) ![Watercolor](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) ![Seaside](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. 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