Gulf Trace Travel Guide
Santa Rosa Beach
Popular places to visit

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.

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.

Grayton Beach State Park
Relax on pristine beaches, walk through tranquil forests and dine on local seafood when you visit this attractive beachside community.

Seacrest Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Seacrest Beach during your trip to WaterSound Beach?

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.

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.
Things to do

Sandestin Fireworks Cruise Aboard Sol y Luna

Guided Sunset and Eco Tour Non Private in Destin, FL
Top hotels in Gulf Trace

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort
We were only staying one night so an ocean view was not important. They put us in the building across the street and it was terrible. The door had a hug gap, the shelf was falling down, there was mold in the bathroom and the tile that the smoke detector was on was misplaced. Not even sure the smoke ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Beachside Resort Panama City Beach
Absolutely amazing staff great room super clean can’t wait to stay again
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin Grand Boulevard

Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach
clean room, close to the beach, shopping and restaurants in walking distance!!!
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
I think we were a little in between seasons w/ construction & landscaping all being done where we stayed. Pool amenities weren’t open yet (snack bar)… but that’s ok. Would have been nice to have pool towels👍
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa
My favorite place to stay! Beautiful property and amenities!!
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gulf Trace

Grayton Beach
You'll enjoy the beaches and bars in Grayton Beach. You might want to make time for a stop at Grayton Beach State Park or Grayton Beach.

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.

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.

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.

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

Seaside
Seaside is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Seaside Beach and Seagrove Beach West.

