- The list below includes 80 free or cheap things to do in or near Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, including 42 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Art Gallery, Beaches and Movie Theaters.
- From Santa Rosa Beach to Deer Lake State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Santa Rosa Beach and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Fort Walton Beach, Destin, Miramar Beach and Niceville.
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Recognized as a luxurious getaway, Santa Rosa Beach offers many activities for visitors of all ages to enjoy. This includes outdoor sports such as golf, fishing and kayaking, along with shopping and fine dining.
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6350 E. County Rd 30-A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
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Quiet and serene, Deer Lake State Park offers pristine beaches and clear waters for activities like swimming and fishing. It is also a perfect place for picnicking and nature watching.
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357 Main Park Road, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
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With access to both the Gulf of Mexico and Western Lake, Grayton Beach State Park offers a range of water-based activities including canoeing, kayaking, fishing and swimming. The park also features picnic areas, hiking, biking and camping.
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One of the 16 distinctive beach neighborhoods in Walton County is Seaside Beach, which is located along the Emerald Coast. Known as the main filming location for The Truman Show that starred Jim Carrey, the village and its beach allow for biking and surfing.
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342 JD Miller Road, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
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Open daily from dawn until dusk, the Alaqua Unleashed Bark Park gives dogs and their owners an opportunity for exercise and socialization. The park also offers agility and obedience classes.
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Point Washington State Forest is a 15,407 acre state park made of 10 natural communities, including sandhill, wet flatwoods, and cypress swamps. The park maintains three hiking trails, and is home to several types of threatened or endangered plant species.
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181 Eden Garden Road, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
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Highlighted by a large, antebellum-style home, Eden Gardens State Park features live oaks and ornamental gardens. The house has the second-largest known collection of Louis XVI furniture in the nation.
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Spend the day enjoying all that nature has to offer at the Topsail Beach State Preserve. Visitors to the park will have access to sandy beaches and lakes for great fishing. Overnight camping is also possible at this locale.
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US Highways 98 and 331, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
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The South Walton Visitor Center is an ideal first stop for visitors to the area. The center offers a wealth of tourist information, including brochures, maps, hiking, biking, and beach guides, and calendars of local events.
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613 County Road 393 South, Santa Rosa Beach, FL
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Enjoy a plethora of outdoor activities at Arnett's Gulfside Trail Rides. Within close proximity of Port Washington State Forest, this ranch provides for horse trail rides and overnight stays at their campgrounds.