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Santa Rosa Beach

Florida, United States ยท North America

About Santa Rosa Beach

Santa Rosa Beach sits on the route: 20 minutes from Seaside.

Santa Rosa Beach is a town located in Florida, United States. With a population of 32,459, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Santa Rosa Beach sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Chicago time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Santa Rosa Beach to your route.

About Santa Rosa Beach

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is a 1,640-acre (6.6 km2) Florida State Park located in Santa Rosa Beach, ten miles (16 km) east of Destin, off U.S. 98, in northwestern Florida. The address is 7525 W. Scenic Highway 30A. The park has over three miles of white sand beaches, as well as sand dunes, lakes, unique plant

Read more and animal life, and wetlands. It is named for a sand dune which stands nearly 25 feet above sea level. Topsail Hill preserve is home to a variety of animal life, including the endangered Choctawhatchee Beach Mouse. Topsail Hill Preserve is accessed off U.S.Hwy 98, via two main entrances. The western entrance is served by a gravel paved road and leads to the primary beach access. The eastern entrance is unpaved and generally only accessible by four wheel drive vehicles. This entrance path leads to the northern shore of Lake Campbell, one of the three dune lakes contained within the preserve.

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Where is Santa Rosa Beach located?

Santa Rosa Beach is located in Florida, United States, North America. The coordinates are 30.3960 latitude, -86.2288 longitude.

What is the population of Santa Rosa Beach?

Santa Rosa Beach has a population of approximately 32,459 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
32,459
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Florida
Timezone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
30.3960, -86.2288

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911
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