Guide to Beach Parking and Transportation

Part of the charm of South Walton is the strong culture of connectivity here – visitors leaving their cars behind and setting out to explore and interact on foot or by bike.

However, keeping this pedestrian-friendly vibe achievable requires a concerted effort. Especially at times when more visitors are arriving – sometimes bringing multiple cars per group – the need for coordination and adherence to rules is of the utmost importance. Fortunately, South Walton does a great job of ensuring that the parking situation is well-organized and streamlined for everyone. These 16 beach neighborhoods have Code Compliance guidelines regarding where to leave your car and how ticketing will be handled for any violations.

So, the next time you make your commute over to the sugar-white sand, please be sure to mind any posted signage regarding parking. At the bottom of this article, you’ll find helpful information on the addresses and number of parking spaces for each beach access in Walton County.

Simplify your  parking plans with 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, the shuttle 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.

Low-Speed Vehicles (LSVs) are another popular means of ditching cars and getting around a little easier. Just keep in mind that these are required to follow all the same rules of the road and parking as other street-legal vehicles.

Walton County is also working to better accommodate electric vehicles. With an increasing variety of locations for EV charging stations, it’s becoming much easier to power up. Find your closest spot and plug in!

BEACH ACCESS PARKING INFO:

INLET BEACH

• Inlet Regional Beach Access East – 10-12 spaces
  118 W Park Place Ave.
  Inlet Beach, FL 32413
• Inlet Regional Beach Access Central – 50 spaces
  139 S Orange St.
  Inlet Beach, FL 32413
• Inlet Regional Beach Access West – 50 spaces
  435 W Park Place Ave.
  Inlet Beach, FL 32413

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

SANTA JUAN BEACH ACCESS – 13 spaces

• 3458 W Co Highway 30A
  Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

VAN NESS BUTLER REGIONAL BEACH ACCESS – 100 spaces

• 1931 E. Scenic 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 Drive
  Miramar Beach, FL 32550