Guide to Beach Parking and Transportation

Looking for the best places to park in South Walton? From public parking places to the free Beach Park and Ride, this guide will show you the easiest ways to hit the beach, no matter which of our 16 beach neighborhoods you’re visiting.  

Part of the charm of South Walton is the strong culture of connectivity, allowing visitors to leave their cars behind and set out to explore on foot or by bike. But maintaining this pedestrian-friendly vibe requires lots of coordination and support from Walton County Tourism’s Beach Operations team.  

Rooted in responsible tourism, initiatives like expanded tram routes, ADA-accessible parking options and electric vehicle charging stations help us build a safer, better-connected community for both residents and visitors. Ready to park it and play? Follow these South Walton beach travel tips for a safe, fun vacation. 

Where to Park in South Walton by Neighborhood

Wondering where to park in South Walton? While some regional beach accesses offer free parking in South Walton, you can also find open spots at local shopping complexes and pay parking lots. For ease of reference, you can find helpful information on the addresses and number of parking spaces for each South Walton beach access in Walton County listed below:

INLET BEACH

• Inlet Regional Beach Access East – 10-12 spaces
• 119 W Park Place Ave, Inlet Beach, FL 32461
• Inlet Regional Beach Access Central – 50 spaces
• 303 W Park Place Ave, Inlet Beach, FL 32461
• Inlet Regional Beach Access West – 50 spaces
  • 435 W Park Place Ave, Inlet Beach, FL 32461

ROSEMARY BEACH

• No Public Beach Access
• Shop parking available; first-come, first-served along Barrett Square.

ALYS BEACH

• No Public Beach Access
• Limited first-come, first-served parking along West and East Sugar Lump Lane and West and East Lagarza Lane.
• Public parking for shop and restaurant visitors available in the lot behind George’s and near the Amphitheatre in the Town Center; first-come, first-served.

SEACREST

• Limited bike parking at 3 neighborhood beach access points
• Public parking for shop and restaurant visitors available around The Village Lane and in a few spaces behind LaCo.; first-come, first-served.

WATERSOUND

• Public parking available for visitors to The Big Chill; first-come, first-served

SEAGROVE

• Santa Clara Beach Access – 30 spaces
• 3468 E Scenic Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
• Walton Dunes – 13 spaces
• 258 Beachfront Trail, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
• Eastern Lake Municipal Parking Facility – 16 standard spaces and 18 LSV spaces
• 400 Eastern Lake Rd, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
• San Juan Beach Access – 13 spaces
• 3458 W. Co Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

SEASIDE

• Bike racks, 30+ golf cart spaces, and paid parking available on Smolian Circle
• Complimentary 15-minute parking is available for quick stops.
• The free Seaside Shuttle operates daily from 6 a.m. to midnight. Pickup is located on the east side of Highway 331, south of the 331 bridge in Santa Rosa Beach, next to Bay Baits. Drop-off is under the Lyceum Archway in the center of Seaside.

WATERCOLOR

• Bike racks and paid parking is available at 20 Western Lake Dr. Parking at this lot is $5 per hour or $15 for the full day. 
• Public parking available for shop and restaurant visitors near Watercolor Blvd; first-come, first-served.

GRAYTON BEACH

• Public parking is available along Highway 30A, DeFuniak Street and near restaurants and shops; first-come, first-served. 
• The free Walton County Beach Park and Ride provides drop off to the beach access at 44 Hotz Ave, across from Chiringo. Pickup is located at the Grayton Beach Park and Ride, a pay parking lot across the street from Hurricane Oyster Bar and Grill on Highway 283. Parking at this lot is $5 per hour or $15 for the full day.

BLUE MOUNTAIN BEACH

• Blue Mountain Regional Beach Access – 20 spaces
• 2365 S. Scenic Highway 83, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
• The free Walton County Beach Park and Ride provides drop off to this beach access. Pickup is located at the 393 Beach Park and Ride, a pay parking lot just north of South of Philly on Highway 393. Parking at this lot is $5 per hour or $15 for the full day. 

SANTA ROSA BEACH

• Gulfview Heights Regional Beach Access – 22 spaces
• 186 Gulfview Heights St, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

GULF PLACE

• Ed Walline Regional Beach Access – 39 spaces
• 4447 W. Scenic Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
• The free Walton County Beach Park and Ride provides drop off to this beach access. Pickup is located at the 393 Beach Park and Ride, a pay parking lot just north of South of Philly on Highway 393. Parking at this lot is $5 per hour or $15 for the full day. 

DUNE ALLEN

• Ft. Panic/ Dune Allen Regional Beach Access – 27 spaces 
• 5753 W Scenic Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
• Check out our videos of the Fort Panic Regional Beach Access and Dune Allen Regional Beach Access! 
  • Please reach out to Blakleigh@wcfltourism.com and ask about the number of ADA spaces for both accesses. 
• The free Walton County Beach Park and Ride provides drop off to this beach access. Pickup is located at the 393 Beach Park and Ride, a pay parking lot just north of South of Philly on Highway 393. Parking at this lot is $5 per hour or $15 for the full day. 

MIRAMAR BEACH

• Scenic Gulf Drive – 15-20 spaces
• 907 Scenic Gulf Dr, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
• Miramar Beach Regional Beach Access –  200 spaces
• 2375 Scenic Gulf Dr, Miramar Beach, FL 32550

Parking Alternatives in South Walton

Want to streamline the parking process? Take advantage of the Walton County Tourism Department’s complimentary Beach Park and Ride service. You’ll find convenient parking in the Grayton Beach Park and Ride lot across from Hurricane Oyster Bar at 1505 County S Hwy 283. From here, guests can enjoy free pick-up and drop-off near the west beach access, running daily from 6 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. or as needed. During the summer, service is also provided to Grayton Beach State Park. 393 Beach Park and Ride is also a part of this program and drops off at Ed Walline RBA, Blue Mountain RBA, Ft. Panic RBA, Dune Allen RBA and summer service to Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. 

You can also ditch the car entirely and opt for Low-Speed Vehicle rentals in South Walton. These street-legal carts are a popular way to see the sights without the beachside parking hassle. Just keep in mind that LSVs are required to follow all the same rules of the road as other street-legal vehicles. These South Walton carts can only be parked in spots designated for motor vehicles, so steer clear of parking in driveways, on private property, or in any marked No Parking zones.

However you choose to roll, find a South Walton transportation option that’s right for you. For information on paid parking, please visit www.parkwaltonco.org to explore parking locations, passes, and payment options.