Gulf Trace Travel Guide
Santa Rosa Beach
Popular places to visit
Seaside Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Seaside Beach, a popular beach in Santa Rosa Beach. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.
Blue Mountain Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Blue Mountain Beach during your travels in Blue Mountain Beach? Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.
Grayton Beach State Park
Relax on pristine beaches, walk through tranquil forests and dine on local seafood when you visit this attractive beachside community.
Seacrest Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Seacrest Beach during your trip to WaterSound Beach?
30A Bike Trail
Enjoy a trip to 30A Bike Trail and popular activities such as golfing in Santa Rosa Beach. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area or visit its lively bars.
Seagrove Beach East
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Seagrove Beach East during your trip to Santa Rosa Beach? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Things to do
Sandestin Fireworks Cruise Aboard Sol y Luna
Sandestin: Morning Dolphin Watching Cruise with Donuts
Top hotels in Gulf Trace
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
"Good Family friendly Staff"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Beachside Resort Panama City Beach
"It was good for a 2 star hotel on the beach. Nothing fancy a bit dated. It worked for us as we were more interested in having a beach view balcony. The room was clean."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort
"The bed room sheets had blood stains on them."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard
"Clean room, Great location to food, shopping & restaurants. Gym was nicely stocked for full workouts and very clean. Overall great place to stay for a night or long vacation. Also a plus, onsight Starbucks and very good size restaurant and common area."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach
"It was cool"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
"These are very old rooms that could use an upgrade. The property was really nice, though the staff were not helpful with multiple problems with my bill. Not worth the price"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gulf Trace
Grayton Beach
You'll enjoy the beaches and bars in Grayton Beach. You might want to make time for a stop at Grayton Beach State Park or Grayton Beach.
Blue Mountain Beach
If you're spending some time in Blue Mountain Beach, Blue Mountain Beach and Santa Rosa Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Gulf District
Though Gulf District may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Seaside Beach and Grayton Beach State Park.
Beach District
While there might not be top attractions in Beach District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Seaside Beach and Grayton Beach State Park.
Watercolor
While visiting Watercolor, you might make a stop by sights like Grayton Beach State Park and Seagrove Beach West.
Seaside
Seaside is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Seaside Beach and Seagrove Beach West.
