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Santa Rosa Beach Vacation Rentals, Homes, Condos, Villas and Beach Rentals

Santa Rosa Beach is located in the Panhandle region of northwest Florida between the towns of Destin and Panama City. This is the area referred to as the “Beaches of South Walton, with some of the most beautiful coastline in the state. Santa Rosa Beach is near the Grayton Beach State Recreation Area, a 2,000-acre state park with rolling sea oat covered dunes and white sand beaches. This park offers visitors a glimpse of how the panhandle looked to the first European settlers. Western Lake near Santa Rosa Beach has a salt marsh Eco-system backed by Pine Flatwoods and coastal scrub. In addition, the park has rare plants and wildlife, such as the Choctawhatchee Beach Mouse. The Grayton Beach Nature Trail provides hiking opportunities, and camping and cabins are also available in the park. There are many golf courses in the Santa Rosa Beach area, several of them recognized by Golf Digest as “Best Places to Play.” Also, scenic Highway 30A has a great bike trail. Unique shops, boutiques and art galleries are scattered throughout the area, and the largest outlet mall in Florida is just ten miles away. Santa Rosa Beach is one of the gems of the “Emerald Coast,” but is less populated and more relaxing than the nearby beaches of Destin.

Surrounding areas: Seacrest Beach, Florida (3.0 mi), Blue Mountain Beach, Florida (3.5 mi), Sandestin, Florida (5.1 mi), Grayton Beach, Florida (5.4 mi), WaterColor, Florida (6.7 mi), Miramar Beach, Florida (6.8 mi), Seaside, Florida (7.0 mi)

Santa Rosa Beach Vacation Rentals


     Pool/HotTub Type Bed Bath Sleeps
  Inn at Gulf Place P H Inn 1 1 2
  Ramsgate Gulf-Front Condo-Near Seaside and Rosemary Beach!     Condo 1 1 4
  Summertime and The Livin' is Easy! P H Condo 1 1 2-6
  Spectacular Gulf Views P H Condo 1 1 2-6
  Bright, Beautiful Ocean View Condo on Scenic 30-A P H Condo 1 1 4-6
  The Little Cottage/ April Dates Available P H House 1 1 2
  Escape to Gulf Place on 30A P H Condo 1 1 6
  Honeymoon Cottage *Hot tub/pool* P H Cottage 1 1-2
  "No Worries" P H Condo 1 4-6
  Gulf Place--One bedroom condo with ocean view P   Condo 1 2-6
  100 Steps to the Beach P H Condo 1 2-6
  Gulf Place Cabanas P H Condo 1 2-5
  Gulf Place Cabanas Unit P H Condo 1 4-6
  See the ocean from this 1-BR condo near Seaside P   Condo 1 1* 2-6
  Escape to Santa Rosa Beach - on 30A P H Condo 2 2 6-8
  Journey's End on the Beach   H Condo 2 2 4-6
  "Attitude Adjustment" @ Gulf Place-Steps to Pool and Hot Tub P H Condo 2 2 6-8
  Gulf Place Caribbean - Completely Remodeled Unit - Sleeps 8 P H Condo 2 2 8
  "Blue Parrot Cottage" Private Pool, Gulf View, South of 30A P   House 2 2 6
  "Tropical Breeze" Half or Whole House Waterviews! P   Cottage 2 2 6-7
  Petunia's Place at the Beach P H Condo 2 6-8
  Scenic 30A...Gulfview...DSL...Crib...42in. Flat Screen P H Townhome 2 8
  "Pura Vida " Gulfviews, Large Pools , Hot tubs, Tennis P H Townhome 2 6-8
  The Crab Trap Legends of Santa Rosa P H Townhome 2 6-10
  Beach Treat! - 2 Pools, Winter Special, Gulf view P H Townhome 2 8
  "Tequila Sunrise" Call now for specials! P   House 2 5-7
  The Lazy Lobster - Legends of Santa Rosa P H Townhome 2 6-8
  Cool Beans - New Cottage on Trendy 30-A! P   Cottage 3 2 6-8
  Spring Savings at Beachwood Blue! P   Condo 3 2 6-8
  Look! $400 off "Memorial Day" Week! "Another Happy Day" P   House 3 2 8
  "Constant Springs" New Cottage off trendy 30-A P   House 3 2 6-7
  Gulf Front Beach House on Florida 30-A - 15% off!!     House 3 2 6-8
  "Harmony"-South of 30A     House 3 2 6
  "Lap of Luxury" at Gulf Place w/Amenities Galore! P H Townhome 3 6-8
  Good To Go P   Cottage 3 6-8
  "Little Surf" - 3BR, with Pool, Tennis, Fitness Ctr. & more! P H House 3 6-8
  Trading Spaces P   House 3 2-8
  "Layze Dayze" P   House 3 6-8
  Serendipity - NEW listing near Gulf Place P   House 3 3 8-10
  Walk Right Out To The Beach--Villas at Santa Rosa Beach P   Condo 3 3 6-10
  Luxury Condo on the Beach with Pool - Check it Out P H Condo 3 3 9-11
  Chillin' Out - Gulf Views 4 Decks and WiFi Internet P   House 3 3 6-10
  A Pineapple Under the Sea - Your Beach Home Away From Home P   House 3 3 10
  Fancy Free P   House 3 3 8-10
  "The Preserve"-3BR New House w/Pool, Tennis, Spa,Fitness Ctr P H House 3 3 6
  Cypress Cottage/Best Value P H House 3 3 8
  389 Cypress Drive     House 3 6
  Beach Posey     House 3 8-10
  "Big Surf"-3BR w/Views,Pool, Tennis, Fitness Ctr & more P H House 3 6
  Beach Views at the Cypress Ritzz: P H House 3 2-6
  Cayden's Cove Gulf views/next to club Pool P H House 3 6-8
  "Funinthesun" - - $1295 for Remaining June Weeks ! P H Townhome 3 4 6-10
  3000/Month or $1120/Week Summer All Fees Included Sleeps 7 P   House 3 4 2-7
  Coconuts P H House 4 2 8
  Sunny Beaches-Let's Go to the Beach! P   House 4 3 10-12
  Village Place P   House 4 3 10
  Full Abalone P   House 4 3 10-12
  Santa Rosa Beach - 4 br, 3 bath - Upscale Cottage P   Cottage 4 3 8
  Blue Lagoon - 1 Rate Includes All Taxes & Fees! P   House 4 3 8-10
  15% off Summer or Spring Break - Gulfview /Private Pool P   House 4 3 16
  4 BR/3 BA Seaside Style Beach Cottage - Pet Friendly P   House 4 3 8-10
  Little Oasis P   House 4 3 11
  Bienvenue P   House 4 3 8-10
  Beach Bungalo P   House 4 3 2-10
  The Happy Lobster P   House 4 3 11-13
  Gulf Front Villa!- Hurry! Only a few weeks left in Peak P   Condo 4 3 10
  New !!! Beach Bari P   House 4 3 10
  My Sunshine P   House 4 3 10
  Best Family Cottage-Beach Treat! P   House 4 3 2-10
  Thomas House P   House 4 3 1
  20 % discount 5/24-5/31 & 5/31-6/7 4bed/3bath santa rosa     House 4 3 8-12
  "Ocean View"-4BR NEW House w/views & Great amenities! P H House 4 8
  "Beach Muse" Heated Pool, Gulf View, S of 30A P   House 4 8-12
  Calypso Windsong P   House 4 10
  Vista Dunes P H House 4 8-9
  Dare To Dream ***New Listing**** Gulf Views / WIFI Internet P   House 4 10
  Memorial Day Savings at 'My Slice of Paradise' P H House 4 4 10-12
  New Listing w/ Availability! See the Views At "Aqua Blue!" P   Townhome 4 4 8-12
  SEA SALT - 4 Bedroom Home Sleeps 14 - Views Gulf! P H House 4 4 10-14
  The Legends at Santa Rosa Beach P H Townhome 4 10-12
  "Seaside Mango" Specials, Gulfviews, 2 Pools, Spas, Tennis P H Townhome 4 12
  184 Cypress Walk     House 4 8-10
  Rest Assured Gulf View 4 bedrooms P H House 4 6-10
  H2O+ Amazing Gulf Views P H House 4 8-10
  Beach House in Four Mile Village P   House 5 12
  Mer Sea P   House 5 5 10
  Sea Breeze Brand New 5 Master Suites Breathtaking Gulf Views P H House 5 5 8-14
  "A Treehouse for Memories" Five Bedroom..Pool...Gulf & Lake P   House 5 14-16
  10% Off Spring onlySleeps 18 Blue Whale.6 bdrm, 25steps bch. P   House 6 18
  15% off Summer or Spring Break - Gulfview/Private Pool P   House 6 5 18
  "Villa Rosa" the Premier Wedding House on the Emerald Coast P H House 9 10 20-27

Santa Rosa Beach Weather & Climate

The Northwest Florida Panhandle , in the region known as the "Emerald Coast," enjoys warm temperatures year round. The state of Florida, as a whole, is among the wettest states in the U.S., receiving at least 50 inches of rain annually, and the Panhandle region has the most rain of anyplace in the state. However, many of these showers and thunderstorms pass quickly and the sunshine prevails. Tropical winds from the south, along with the Gulf and abundant rain, create hot, humid conditions May through September. The rest of the year is much more comfortable, with mild days and cool nights, less humidity and less rain. Hurricane season officially lasts August through October, but most of these storms blow into the Atlantic and miss Florida entirely. In the case when one does reach shore, ample warning time is generally given for these storms.

     Month       High Temp   Low Temp   Rainfall   Ocean Temp 
January 61°F 36°F 5.80 in. 56°F
February 64°F 39°F 5.39 in. 58°F
March 70°F 45°F 6.52 in. 63°F
April 77°F 51°F 4.26 in. 71°F
May 84°F 60°F 4.32 in. 78°F
June 89°F 67°F 6.08 in. 84°F
July 91°F 71°F 9.40 in. 85°F
August 90°F 70°F 6.91 in. 86°F
September 88°F 66°F 6.72 in. 82°F
October 80°F 53°F 4.53 in. 74°F
November 71°F 45°F 4.70 in. 65°F
December 63°F 38°F 4.57 in. 58°F

Santa Rosa Beach Map & Transportation

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The closest airports in the area are the Bob Sikes airport (CEW) located about 32 miles northwest of Santa Rosa Beach in Valparaiso, Florida, the Panama City Bay County International airport (PFN) located approximately 35 miles southeast of Santa Rosa Beach in Panama City, Florida, the Pensacola Regional airport (PNS) located roughly 56 miles west of Santa Rosa Beach in Pensacola, Florida, the Andalusia Opp airport (79J) located around 65 miles north of Santa Rosa Beach in Andalusia / Opp, Alabama, the Brewton Municipal airport (12J) located about 67 miles northwest of Santa Rosa Beach in Brewton, Alabama, and finally the Enterprise Municipal airport (EDN) located approximately 67 miles northeast of Santa Rosa Beach in Enterprise, Alabama.

Santa Rosa Beach Attractions
While staying in your Santa Rosa Beach Florida vacation home rental, be sure to visit some of the nearby attractions.
 
Amusement and Theme Parks
Cobra Adventure ParkPanama City BeachFL29.4 mi.
Sam's Fun CityPensacolaFL58.1 mi.
Gulf Shores Amusement ParkGulf ShoresAL87.3 mi.
Waterville USAGulf ShoresAL87.3 mi.
 
Water Parks
Big Kahuna's Lost ParadiseDestinFL15.0 mi.
Shipwreck Island Water ParkPanama City BeachFL29.4 mi.
Water WorldDothanAL78.1 mi.
WatervilleGulf ShoresAL87.3 mi.
 
Golf Courses
Santa Rosa Golf & Beach ClubSanta Rosa BeachFL 
Bay Pointe Golf CourseSeminoleFL12.2 mi.
Tides Golf ClubSeminoleFL12.2 mi.
Emerald BayDestinFL13.8 mi.
Golf GardenDestinFL13.8 mi.
Indian Bayou Golf & Country ClubDestinFL13.8 mi.
Kelly PlantationDestinFL13.8 mi.
Regatta Bay Golf & Country ClubDestinFL13.8 mi.
Shalimar Pointe Golf & Country ClubShalimarFL20.0 mi.
Diamond Players Club WekivaLongwoodFL21.0 mi.
Legacy Club at Alaqua LakesLongwoodFL21.0 mi.
Sabal Point Country ClubLongwoodFL21.0 mi.
Ft Walton Beach Golf ClubFort Walton BeachFL22.4 mi.
Island Golf CenterFort Walton BeachFL22.4 mi.
De Funiak Springs Country ClubDefuniak SpringsFL25.5 mi.
Camp Creek Golf ClubPanama City BeachFL26.0 mi.
Holiday Golf ClubPanama City BeachFL26.0 mi.
Hombre Golf ClubPanama City BeachFL26.0 mi.
Signal Hill Golf CoursePanama City BeachFL26.0 mi.
Suwannee Country ClubLive OakFL27.0 mi.
 
State Parks
Topsail Hill Preserve State ParkFL2.7 mi. 
Grayton Beach State ParkFL6.5 mi. 
Eden Gardens State ParkFL7.5 mi. 
Deer Lake State ParkFL11.4 mi. 
Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State ParkFL13.5 mi. 
Henderson Beach State ParkFL20.0 mi. 
Ponce de Leon Springs State ParkFL30.2 mi. 
Saint Andrews State ParkFL34.9 mi. 
Navarre Beach State ParkFL36.7 mi. 
 
Museums
Junior Museum of Bay CountyPanama CityFL37.8 mi.(Children's)
Pensacola Museum of ArtPensacolaFL58.1 mi.(Art)
Civil War Soldiers MuseumPensacolaFL58.1 mi.(History)
 
Zoos and Aquariums
ZooworldPanama City BeachFL26.0 mi.
Gulf World Marine ParkPanama City BeachFL26.0 mi.
The ZOOGulf BreezeFL54.8 mi.

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