Seaside

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.

• Seaside public beach access
• Grayton Beach State Park

FAMILY FUN

Spend time on Seaside’s family-friendly beach and grab a bite at Airstream Row.

• Family-friendly activities

MUSEUMS, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

See a theater show and visit the galleries.

• The Repertory Theatre
• Seaside Amphitheater
• Red Bird Gallery
• Events

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

Explore Seaside on foot or by bike, visit the beach, and spend time at Grayton Beach State Park.

• Timpoochee Trail
• Grayton Beach State Park
• Bike rentals

ACCESSIBILITY

Accessible area attractions include Grayton Beach State Park.

• Grayton Beach State Park
• Beach wheelchairs

DINING

Enjoy fresh seafood, sample food-truck fare, and indulge in delectable desserts.

• Culinary experiences

SHOPPING

Browse the shops for coastal apparel, gifts, art, books, and music.

• Places to shop

SPAS

Relax with a massage or spa treatment.

• The Spa in Seaside
• Rollands Beauty Bar

PLACES TO STAY

Stay at a boutique hotel or waterfront vacation rental.

• The Court
• Homeowner’s Collection Vacation Rentals