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
$119
1 night at 3-star hotel
Santa Rosa Beach in February
Estimated hotel price
$119
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 23 km 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 95 km 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 23 km 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 95 km from Santa Rosa Beach. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Turo, among others, in Pensacola.

Airlines serving Santa Rosa Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,487 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,602 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,941 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,788 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,571 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,606 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,535 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,352 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (772 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (464 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (963 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (818 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (772 reviews)
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Where to stay in Santa Rosa Beach

Average rates range from around $408 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $470 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Santa Rosa Beach

Most booked hotels in Santa Rosa Beach

The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 465 reviews)
$538+
30A Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 238 reviews)
$190+
Watercolor Inn & Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 61 reviews)
$709+
Embassy Suites by Hilton Destin Miramar Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1545 reviews)
$260+
Wingate by Wyndham Destin
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1570 reviews)
$127+
Summerplace Inn Destin
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1853 reviews)
$116+

Renting a car in Santa Rosa Beach

Renting a car in Santa Rosa Beach costs $51 per day, on average, or $154 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. Compact (Buick Encore or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Santa Rosa Beach, while also 30% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Santa Rosa Beach costs $51 per day, on average, or $154 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. Compact (Buick Encore or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Santa Rosa Beach, while also 30% cheaper than other types, on average.