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 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.

Airlines serving Santa Rosa Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,671 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,500 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,609 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,561 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,127 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,802 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,593 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,609 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,543 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,354 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (468 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (964 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (816 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (772 reviews)
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Where to stay in Santa Rosa Beach

Average rates range from around $410 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $558 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Santa Rosa Beach

Most booked hotels in Santa Rosa Beach

30-A Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 238 reviews)
$187+
The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 465 reviews)
$538+
Watercolor Inn & Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 61 reviews)
$739+
Embassy Suites by Hilton Destin Miramar Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1537 reviews)
$265+
Wingate by Wyndham Destin
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1576 reviews)
$131+
Summerplace Inn Destin
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1852 reviews)
$114+

Renting a car in Santa Rosa Beach

Renting a car in Santa Rosa Beach costs $57 per day, on average, or $170 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 $57 per day, on average, or $170 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.