- TripBuzz found 94 things to do with kids in or near Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, including 78 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville and Miramar Beach.
- From Santa Rosa Beach to Arnett's Gulfside Trail Rides, the Santa Rosa Beach area offers 50 different types of family activities, including: National & State Parks, Beaches, Bike Rentals and Movie Theaters.
- Located on Florida's Emerald Coast, the city of Santa Rosa Beach is a hot tourist destination that features miles of powder soft sand and scenic ocean views. Access to the local preserve, golf courses and beach front make outdoor recreation the most popular pastime for locals and visitors to the area. The city also offers a variety of shops, eateries and galleries.
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21.2 Miles
81%
252 votes
1450 Miracle Strip Parkway, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island can be considered a mall and a half-covered park in one. It has covered picnic areas and sports courts, it has snack-bars and shops, and it has playgrounds and arcade games.
21.2 Miles
Okaloosa Island's John C. Beasley Park has pavilions and platforms for special events and 12 picnic tables for private gatherings. The sandy beach has two dune walkovers to the Gulf of Mexico.
21.4 Miles
Within Fat Daddy's Arcade is a collection of over 65 popular games, including classics like basketball and skeeball alongside Guitar Hero, racing games, and games for children. In addition to the arcade, the entertainment center also has an on-site pizza parlor.
22.1 Miles
81%
582 votes
1030 Miracle Strip Parkway East, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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With 1,262 feet and a large octagonal point, the Okaloosa Island Pier is best suited for catching both smaller fries and big, fighting fish. The biggest catch was a 42 pound king mackerel.
22.1 Miles
72%
1912 votes
1010 Miracle Strip Pkwy, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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More than a simple aquarium, the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park is a hands-on institution specializing in animal interactions. Guests come face to face with dolphins, manatees, seals and small sharks. Those who wish to may snorkel with stingrays.
22.4 Miles
The Goofy Golf club has two 17 hole courses, with each sharing the 18th hole. It was opened in 1958 and its mascot, since the beginning, is the now 23 foot-tall T-Rex Hammy.
22.5 Miles
The latest Hollywood productions are served at Cinema Plus with the theater's beverages and fast-food specialties. It can be rented for private events.
22.5 Miles
85%
227 votes
139 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL
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Located in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, the Indian Temple Mound & Museum is dedicated to the history of First Nations cultures in Florida. There are three outbuildings that contain special exchibits and installations. One admission ticket covers all of the Museum's buildings.
22.5 Miles
75%
16 votes
139 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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Located in the heart of downtown Fort Walton Beach is the historic Camp Walton Schoolhouse. The two-room school house now operates as a museum and features original wooden desks, a potbelly stove, slate boards and the classic dunce seat and cap.
22.5 Miles
61%
108 votes
139 Brooks St, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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A fun and educational hands-on museum designed for kids of all ages, the Emerald Coast Science Center offers a variety of exhibits pertaining to various areas of science. The center hosts summer camps, as well.