Guide to Beach Parking and Transportation
However, maintaining this pedestrian-friendly vibe requires lots of coordination – especially as visitors are arriving. Since South Walton is within driving distance of many cities in the Southeast, driving is a popular arrival method. When visitors bring multiple cars per group, it's especially important to coordinate and adhere to parking guidelines.
Fortunately, the county works hard to ensure that the parking situation is streamlined for everyone. Our 16 beach neighborhoods have Code Compliance guidelines, explaining where to leave your car and the ticketing protocol for parking violations.
The next time you hit the road and coast over to the sugar-white sand, please be sure to look out for South Walton note posted signage regarding parking. With an increasing number of EV charging stations, it's becoming much easier to plug in, power up, and play.
If you want to stremline the process altogether, take advantage of the Walton County Tourism Department’s complimentary tram service in Grayton Beach. You’ll find convenient parking in the “Grayton Central” lot across from the Hurricane Oyster Bar. From here, South Walton shuttle services offers free pick-up and drop-off near the west beach access, running daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. or as needed.
You can also ditch the car entirely and rent a Low-Speed Vehicles (LSVs). These street-legal carts are a popular way to see the sight without the parking hassle. Just keep in mind that LSV's are required to follow all the same rules of the road and parking as other street-legal vehicles.
Wondering where to park in South Walton? For ease of reference, you can find helpful information on the addresses and number of parking spaces for each beach access in Walton County listed below:
INLET BEACH
- Inlet Regional Beach Access East – 10-12 spaces
118 W Park Place Ave. - Inlet Regional Beach Access Central – 50 spaces
139 S Orange St. - Inlet Regional Beach Access West – 50 spaces
435 W Park Place Ave.
ROSEMARY BEACH – No Public Beach Access
- Parking to visit shops – First come, first served along Barret Square
ALYS BEACH – No Beach Access
- First come, first served – limited along West & East Sugar Lump Lane / West & East Lagarza Lane
- Public parking if visiting shops/restaurants – parking lot behind George’s and around the Amphitheatre in Town Center – first come, first served
SEACREST
- Limited bike parking at 3 neighborhood beach access
- Public parking if visiting shops/restaurants around The Village Lane and a few parking spots behind LaCo. – First come, first served
WATERSOUND
- Public parking if visiting The Big Chill – first come, first served
SEASIDE
- Bike racks, 30+ golf cart spaces, paid parking on Smolian Circle, complimentary 1-hour and 15-minute parking available for quick stops
- The Seaside shuttle picks up on the east side of Highway 283 in Grayton Beach across from the Shops of Grayton (drop off under the Lyceum Archway in the center of Seaside) and runs from 6 a.m. to midnight.
BLUE MOUNTAIN REGIONAL BEACH ACCESS – 20 spaces
- 2365 S. Scenic Highway 83
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
FT. PANIC/ DUNE ALLEN REGIONAL BEACH ACCESS – 27 spaces
- 5753 W Co Highway 30A
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
WALTON DUNES – 13 spaces
- 258 Beachfront Trail
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
SANTA CLARA BEACH ACCESS – 30 spaces
- 3468 E Scenic Highway 30A
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
SAN JUAN BEACH ACCESS – 13 spaces
- 3458 W. Co Highway 30A
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
GULFVIEW HEIGHTS REGIONAL BEACH ACCESS – 22 spaces
- 186 Gulfview Heights St.
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
ED WALLINE REGIONAL BEACH ACCESS – 39 spaces
- 4447 W. Scenic Highway 30A
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
MIRAMAR BEACH REGIONAL BEACH ACCESS – 200 spaces
- 2375 Scenic Gulf Dr.
Miramar Beach, FL 32550
SCENIC GULF DRIVE – 15-20 spaces
- 907 Scenic Gulf Dr.
Miramar Beach, FL 32550