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White-sand beaches, coastal dune lakes and a scenic 24-mile coastal drive between Destin and Panama City.
Emerald water and sugar-white sand sit below the highest dunes in South Walton, which give the beach its name. Trails and ice cream are close by.
Swim, sunbathe and build sandcastles at this family-friendly beach. Facilities are few, but the Gulf views are stunning. Arrive early to park at San Juan Beach Access.
A short drive from Seaside, Grayton Beach has a public beach with eateries like The Red Bar nearby. Grayton Beach State Park adds trails, kayaking and camping.
Drive this 24-mile coastal road through beach villages, from Seaside’s white-picket cottages to Santa Rosa Beach, with greenways linking state parks.
This 15,131-acre forest offers hiking, biking, horseback riding, fishing and camping, with plenty of room to get away from it all.
Fish, kayak, paddleboard or bike across more than 1,000 acres of protected land and water, with some of Florida’s best dunes and a trolley to the beach.
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