Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Running both north and south of Emerald Coast Parkway, Santa Rosa Beach encompasses the largest tract of land of all the beach communities. The Santa Rosa area includes the historic town of Point Washington where Eden State Gardens incorporates the old Wesley mansion on Tucker Bayou, once a thriving sawmill. Topsail Hill State Preserve could be the state's most pristine piece of property; its beach, dunes, coastal lake and cypress swamp remain nearly untouched since the time the first Europeans landed here five centuries ago.

Several entrances to Point Washington State Forest take you into the 15,000-acre preserve with more than ten miles of trails. Travel north on Hwy. 393 for a little local history and lore plus a shopping stop for antique treasures and garden statuary.

Local Communities:

Alys Beach
Blue Mountain Beach
Carillon Beach
Dune Allen
Grayton Beach
Inlet Beach
Rosemary Beach
Santa Rosa Beach
Seacrest Beach
Seaside
Seagrove Beach
WaterColor
Watersound Beach
Wild Heron