Situated along scenic Highway 30A on Florida’s Northwest Coast, Seaside is a mere 35-minute drive east of Destin and marked by pastel-colored cottages, clear, emerald-green water, and white-sand beaches.
This picture-perfect, walkable beach town is famous both as the birthplace of the New Urbanism design movement and as the filming location of the 1998 movie “The Truman Show” starring Jim Carrey. For visitors, Seaside offers family-friendly shopping and a wide variety of places to eat, including the gourmet food trucks of Airstream Row, a collection of retrofitted vintage Airstream trailers serving everything from hot sandwiches to fresh juices and baked goods beside a tree-canopied walkway.
Bike through town and explore the 18-mile Timpoochee Trail, rent a cabana, relax on the glistening sand, and see why this part of Florida is known as the Emerald Coast. Grayton Beach State Park, which is just about a mile from Seaside, is a must-see, offering opportunities for camping, hiking, biking, paddling, and fishing.
Learn more with this First Timer’s Guide to Seaside and plan your trip at Visit South Walton.
BEACHES
Visit the tranquil beach and swim in the calm water.
FAMILY FUN
Spend time on Seaside’s family-friendly beach and grab a bite at Airstream Row.
MUSEUMS, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
See a theater show and visit the galleries.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
Explore Seaside on foot or by bike, visit the beach, and spend time at Grayton Beach State Park.
ACCESSIBILITY
Accessible area attractions include Grayton Beach State Park.
DINING
Enjoy fresh seafood, sample food-truck fare, and indulge in delectable desserts.
SHOPPING
Browse the shops for coastal apparel, gifts, art, books, and music.
SPAS
Relax with a massage or spa treatment.
PLACES TO STAY
Stay at a boutique hotel or waterfront vacation rental.
