The Gulf Islands National Seashore and the South Walton Beaches

The Gulf Islands National Seashore

The Gulf Islands National Seashore is the most westerly of

the coastlines and spans from Mississippi to Pensacola

Beach.

The Gulf Islands National Seashore contains thousands of

acres of beaches, bayous, barrier islands, forts and other

historic sites. With a variety of things to do, explore

either by yourself or on a guided tour.

Note: Some areas were severely damaged from the 2004-2005

hurricane seasons. These areas are probably still closed,

so check before you go:

Santa Rosa Area, Fort Pickens Area.

South Walton Beaches

Just east of Pensacola you will find the South Walton

Beaches, stretching 26 miles of powdery white sands, vast

pine forests, cool underground springs, marshlands, bays,

bayous and blue gulf waters.

A most beautiful spot is Deer Lake State Park. Located east

of Seagrove Beach off Scenic Highway 30-A. The south side of

the park offers pristine beach and lake areas. North of

Scenic Highway 30-A, you'll find hiking trails meandering

through unspoiled forests.

Grayton Beach Florida, another of the South Walton Beaches,

was established in the late 19th century. Grayton Beach is a

historic district, with many of the old wooden shacks now

properly restored.

The Grayton Beach has a scenic hiking trail and shops for

purchasing your unusual visitors' items.

Seaside, is a town by developer Robert Davis who created a

modern town with Victorian style cottages sprinkled with

extravagant carvings. The town is like a film set which

therefore made a good setting for the 1997 movie, the Truman

Show - about a man brought up on the set of a soap opera.

Seaside encourages walking as the town is pretty and the

shops and schools are near. There are museums, ice-cream

store, market, market and art galleries - you need not

imagine it - visit Florida Gulf Coast !

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