Santa Rosa Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Santa Rosa Island
Santa Rosa Island
Santa Rosa Island
Santa Rosa Island

Where to stay in Santa Rosa Island

Okaloosa Island

Okaloosa Island

Okaloosa Island is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Okaloosa Island Beach and Fort Walton Beach Park, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Fort Walton Beach.

Okaloosa Island
Villa Sabine

Villa Sabine

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

Villa Sabine
Perdido Key Panorama

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
Villa Segunda

Villa Segunda

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

Villa Segunda
Toilla Segunda

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
Panorama of the Beautiful White Sand Beach and Wildlife of the Florida Gulf Coast

Plaza Primera

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

Plaza Primera
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 AU$369 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
AU$369
16 Apr - 17 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,982 reviews)
The room was okay but there were a lot of dust under the bedroom and hair found on the bedsheets. The hotel doesn’t provide water or tea in the room. Beach access is from the pool but chairs and umbrella is not provided by the hotel. There is a $55 charge per day to use the umbrella and chairs. This ...

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
 The Pensacola Beach Resort

The Pensacola Beach Resort

4 out of 5
165 Fort Pickens Road Pensacola Beach FL
The price is AU$403 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
AU$403
12 Apr - 13 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Pensacola Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,935 reviews)
Room was very very nice. I was a bit disappointed there wasn't a microwave to use or laundry equipment anywhere on the property to use. Those are the only complaints i would have. We did not eat at the reasturants.

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

The Pensacola Beach Resort
Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

3 out of 5
573 Santa Rosa Blvd Fort Walton Beach FL
The price is AU$306 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
AU$306
26 Apr - 27 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,216 reviews)
The hotel was very clean, rooms and beds were nice, and the view was stunning! The arcade was a bit lacking with most games out of order. The hot tub was being maintained so we couldn't get in til our last day but when we got in it was very hot and nice! The heated pools and the rock slide were awesome! ...

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Waterscape Condominiums

Waterscape Condominiums

3.5 out of 5
1110 Santa Rosa Blvd Fort Walton Beach FL
Stay at this beach condo in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Okaloosa Island Beach and HarborWalk Village ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (253 reviews)
So welcoming. We flew in early (got to the Waterscape around noon) and even though check in time was 4pm they allowed us to leave our bags at the front desk area and gave us our wristbands so that we could enjoy the amenities while we waited. We loved staying there. Kids said they had the best ...

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

Waterscape Condominiums
Portofino Island Resort

Portofino Island Resort

4 out of 5
10 Portofino Drive Pensacola Beach FL
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Pensacola Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 8 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (475 reviews)
Clean room- but only a sheet and light blanket on the bed. We don’t drink, so the bar happy hour was not important. Restaurant- food was good. Activities were awesome- packages were a great deal!

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Portofino Island Resort
Gulf Side 402/🐶 Pet Friendly/ 🌊Gulf front

Gulf Side 402/🐶 Pet Friendly/ 🌊Gulf front

Fort Walton Beach FL
Stay at this beach condo in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Okaloosa Island Beach and Timpoochee ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (109 reviews)
We didn’t stay at Gulf Side this time. We stayed at the Islander

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Gulf Side 402/🐶 Pet Friendly/ 🌊Gulf front
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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