Santa Rosa Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Santa Rosa Beach

Santa Rosa Beach is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Santa Rosa Beach has to offer.

Where to Eat in Santa Rosa Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, Surfing Deer (2743 E County Highway 30a) and Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar (2236 E County Highway 30A) are great picks.

When to visit Santa Rosa Beach

Santa Rosa Beach in February
Estimated hotel price
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel
Santa Rosa Beach in February
Estimated hotel price
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Santa Rosa Beach

Plane

When flying to Santa Rosa Beach, you’ll arrive at Destin (DSI), which is located 14 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Santa Rosa Beach departs from Austin and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Santa Rosa Beach is to pick up a car rental from Pensacola, which is about 59 miles from Santa Rosa Beach. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Turo, among others, in Pensacola.

Plane

When flying to Santa Rosa Beach, you’ll arrive at Destin (DSI), which is located 14 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Santa Rosa Beach departs from Austin and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Santa Rosa Beach is to pick up a car rental from Pensacola, which is about 59 miles from Santa Rosa Beach. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Turo, among others, in Pensacola.

Airports near Santa Rosa Beach

ECPPanama City NW Florida Beaches
PNSPensacola
VPSValparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Airlines serving Santa Rosa Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,606 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,591 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,925 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,711 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,506 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,610 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,531 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,348 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (460 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (960 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (814 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (770 reviews)
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Where to stay in Santa Rosa Beach

Average rates range from around $387 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $510 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Santa Rosa Beach

Most booked hotels in Santa Rosa Beach

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The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 472 reviews)
$518+
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30A Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 240 reviews)
$186+
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Watercolor Inn & Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 61 reviews)
$703+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Destin Miramar Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1580 reviews)
$239+
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Wingate by Wyndham Destin
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1585 reviews)
$114+
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Summerplace Inn Destin
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1844 reviews)
$122+
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Renting a car in Santa Rosa Beach

Renting a car in Santa Rosa Beach costs $52 per day, on average, or $155 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Santa Rosa Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.

Renting a car in Santa Rosa Beach costs $52 per day, on average, or $155 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Santa Rosa Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.

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