Santa Rosa Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Okaloosa Island which includes views and general coastal views
Okaloosa Island showing tranquil scenes
Okaloosa Island featuring a sandy beach
Okaloosa Island showing a sandy beach
Okaloosa Island which includes a sandy beach

Where to stay in Santa Rosa Island

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Villa Sabine

While visiting Villa Sabine, you might make a stop by sights like Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier and Casino Beach.

Villa Sabine
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Toilla Segunda

Though Toilla Segunda may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pensacola Beach Boardwalk and Quietwater Beach.

Toilla Segunda
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Villa Segunda

If you're spending some time in Villa Segunda, Opal Beach and Santa Rosa Sound are top sights worth seeing.

Villa Segunda
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Villa Primera

If you're spending some time in Villa Primera, Pensacola Beach Beaches and Santa Rosa Sound are top sights worth seeing.

Villa Primera
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Plaza Primera

If you're spending some time in Plaza Primera, Pensacola Beach Boardwalk and Quietwater Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Plaza Primera
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White Sands

When in White Sands, you can plan a visit to Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier and Casino Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

White Sands
The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

4 out of 5
Miracle Strip Parkway Southeast, 1500, Fort Walton Beach, FL
The price is NZ$344 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$344
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,753 reviews)
"Access to the beach and restaurants was outstanding."

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
Surf & Sand Hotel

Surf & Sand Hotel

2 out of 5
40 Fort Pickens Road, Pensacola Beach, FL
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Pensacola Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free bicycles on site. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,706 reviews)
"N/A"

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

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Surf & Sand Hotel
The Pensacola Beach Resort

The Pensacola Beach Resort

4 out of 5
165 Fort Pickens Road, Pensacola Beach, FL
The price is NZ$378 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
NZ$378
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Pensacola Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,387 reviews)
Good hotel with questionable room service
"We never got our room serviced the whole time we were there and had to call a few times to get towels. I don’t think the room service people even bothered to attempt to clean. Aside from that it was a good stay."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

The Pensacola Beach Resort
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Waterscape Condominiums

Waterscape Condominiums

3.5 out of 5
1110 Santa Rosa Blvd, Fort Walton Beach, FL
Stay at this 3.5-star beach condo in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Okaloosa Island Beach and HarborWalk ...
9/10 Wonderful! (220 reviews)
"Great property with plenty to do for both adults and kids.. Each unit is individual, so some are in better shape than others.. My only complaint with our unit, was that the outdoor furniture on the back patio overlooking the pool was a cheap plastic set. If we're paying the money we are for a unit ..."

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Waterscape Condominiums
Portofino Island Resort

Portofino Island Resort

4 out of 5
10 Portofino Drive, Pensacola Beach, FL
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Pensacola Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 8 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the property condition in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (467 reviews)
"Over priced food"

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Portofino Island Resort
25% OFF! Luxury Gulf View Home w/ (heated) Pool and Hot Tub on Navarre Beach!

25% OFF! Luxury Gulf View Home w/ (heated) Pool and Hot Tub on Navarre Beach!

Navarre Beach
Stay at this vacation home in Navarre. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
Beautiful Place
"We had a wonderful time! Perfect location"

Reviewed on 14 Jun. 2025

25% OFF! Luxury Gulf View Home w/ (heated) Pool and Hot Tub on Navarre Beach!
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Popular places to visit

Navarre Beach

Navarre Beach

Head over to Navarre Beach, a favourite beach in Navarre to enjoy the surf and sand, along with fishing. Wander the seaside or discover the sunsets in this relaxing area.

Navarre Beach
Pensacola Beach Beaches

Pensacola Beach Beaches

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Pensacola Beach Beaches during your trip to Pensacola Beach? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Pensacola Beach Beaches
Okaloosa Island Beach

Okaloosa Island Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Okaloosa Island Beach during your trip to Fort Walton Beach? Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Okaloosa Island Beach
Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier

Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier

5/5(1 review)

You can find out about the history of Pensacola Beach when you stop by Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier. Stroll along the seaside or experience the great live music in this family-friendly area.

Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier
Fort Pickens

Fort Pickens

You can find out about the history of Pensacola Beach with a stop at Fort Pickens. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Fort Pickens
Opal Beach

Opal Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Opal Beach during your trip to Pensacola Beach? Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Opal Beach

Activities

Beautiful waters of Destin

Jetski Waverunner Rental - Destin

NZ$175
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
Jetski Waverunner Rental - Destin
World Famous Crab Island Express Tour

World Famous Crab Island Express Tour

NZ$100
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
World Famous Crab Island Express Tour
Waverunner Dolphin Tour

Waverunner Dolphin Tour

NZ$331
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Waverunner Dolphin Tour
Snorkel by the jetties or Choctawhatchee Bay

Private Catamaran: Snorkel, Swim and Dolphin Watching

NZ$773
per traveller
Private Catamaran: Snorkel, Swim and Dolphin Watching
A relaxing sail down to snorkel

Destin Private Catamaran and Snorkeling Tour 3 or 4hrs

NZ$773
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Destin Private Catamaran and Snorkeling Tour 3 or 4hrs
Surf Lessons in Okaloosa Island with Professional Instructor

Learn to Surf - Destin

NZ$166
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Learn to Surf - Destin
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Cities near Santa Rosa Island

Fort Walton Beach which includes a sunset, a sandy beach and a hotel

Fort Walton Beach

Pensacola Beach

Pensacola Beach

Fort Walton Beach - Destin featuring a sunset and general coastal views

Destin

Gulf Breeze

Gulf Breeze