Santa Rosa Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Okaloosa Island featuring views and general coastal views
Okaloosa Island featuring tranquil scenes
Okaloosa Island showing a sandy beach
Okaloosa Island which includes a sandy beach
Okaloosa Island showing a sandy beach

Where to stay in Santa Rosa Island

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Villa Sabine

While visiting Villa Sabine, you might make a stop by sights like Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier and Casino Beach.

Villa Sabine
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Toilla Segunda

Though Toilla Segunda may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pensacola Beach Boardwalk and Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier.

Toilla Segunda
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Villa Segunda

If you're spending some time in Villa Segunda, Opal Beach and Pensacola Beach Beaches are top sights worth seeing.

Villa Segunda
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Villa Primera

If you're spending some time in Villa Primera, Pensacola Beach Beaches and Santa Rosa Sound are top sights worth seeing.

Villa Primera
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Sugar Beach

While there might not be top attractions in Sugar Beach, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Navarre Beach and Navarre Beach Fishing Pier.

Sugar Beach
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Plaza Primera

If you're spending some time in Plaza Primera, Pensacola Beach Boardwalk and Pensacola Beach Beaches are top sights worth seeing.

Plaza Primera
The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
4 out of 5
Miracle Strip Parkway Southeast, 1500, Fort Walton Beach, FL
The price is Rp3.739.342 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
Rp3.739.342
Rp4.854.861 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,579 reviews)
"Close to everything Nice beach fireworks on Thursdays is need to see over the ocean"

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin
Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin
3 out of 5
573 Santa Rosa Blvd, Fort Walton Beach, FL
The price is Rp3.755.520 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
Rp3.755.520
Rp4.243.738 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,700 reviews)
"Very scenic!!"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin
Surf & Sand Hotel
Surf & Sand Hotel
2 out of 5
40 Fort Pickens Road, Pensacola Beach, FL
Stay at this beach hotel in Pensacola Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,574 reviews)
Loved it!!
"We had a great time! The private beach area was our favorite!! Will definitely be back!!"

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

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Waterscape Condominiums
Waterscape Condominiums
3.5 out of 5
1110 Santa Rosa Blvd, Fort Walton Beach, FL
Stay at this 3.5-star beach condo in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island ...
9/10 Wonderful! (206 reviews)
"We loved the pool at the property. It was perfect for all age groups."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

Waterscape Condominiums
Sea Oats by Southern Vacation Rentals
Sea Oats by Southern Vacation Rentals
3.5 out of 5
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Stay at this 3.5-star beach condo in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, in-room washers/dryers and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Boardwalk ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (18 reviews)
"Smaller hotel/condo building, quiet, family friendly, close to food. Convenient location to access 98. Spacious condo. Oversized twin beds was a nice surprise for my kids. REALLY liked that the rental chair vendors were NOT taking over the beach, like they have at other locations we’ve stayed at ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2025

Sea Oats by Southern Vacation Rentals
Island Echos Condominiums
Island Echos Condominiums
3.5 out of 5
676 Santa Rosa Blvd, Fort Walton Beach, FL
Stay at this 3.5-star beach condo in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the property condition in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (142 reviews)
"The condo was nicely done . The condo had all the kitchen and bath items we needed. Looking out at the ocean was great. Vacasa was right on with emails and texts. Thank you."

Reviewed on 28 Apr 2025

Island Echos Condominiums
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Popular places to visit

Navarre Beach

Navarre Beach

Head over to Navarre Beach, a favourite beach in Navarre to enjoy the surf and sand, along with fishing. Wander the seaside or discover the sunsets in this relaxing area.

Navarre Beach
Fort Walton Beaches

Fort Walton Beaches

4/5(2 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Fort Walton Beaches during your trip to Pensacola?

Fort Walton Beaches
Pensacola Beach Beaches

Pensacola Beach Beaches

4/5(1 review)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Pensacola Beach Beaches during your trip to Pensacola Beach? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Pensacola Beach Beaches
Okaloosa Island Beach

Okaloosa Island Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Okaloosa Island Beach during your trip to Fort Walton Beach? Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Okaloosa Island Beach
Fort Pickens

Fort Pickens

You can find out about the history of Pensacola Beach with a stop at Fort Pickens. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Fort Pickens
Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier

Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier

4/5(3 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Pensacola Beach when you stop by Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or experience the great live music in this family-friendly area.

Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier

Things to do

Beautiful waters of Destin

Jetski Waverunner Rental - Destin

Rp1.707.825
per traveller
Jetski Waverunner Rental - Destin
World Famous Crab Island Express Tour

World Famous Crab Island Express Tour

Rp975.900
per adult
World Famous Crab Island Express Tour
Waverunner Dolphin Tour

Waverunner Dolphin Tour

Rp3.236.735
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Waverunner Dolphin Tour
Snorkel by the jetties or Choctawhatchee Bay

Private Catamaran: Snorkel, Swim and Dolphin Watching

Rp7.563.225
per traveller
Private Catamaran: Snorkel, Swim and Dolphin Watching
Surf Lessons in Okaloosa Island with Professional Instructor

Learn to Surf - Destin

Rp1.626.500
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Learn to Surf - Destin
A relaxing sail down to snorkel

Destin Private Catamaran and Snorkeling Tour 3 or 4hrs

Rp7.563.225
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Destin Private Catamaran and Snorkeling Tour 3 or 4hrs
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Cities near Santa Rosa Island

Pensacola

Pensacola