Fun Outdoor Activities In Santa Rosa Beach, Florida — And Where To Keep Your Gear

Located in the spectacular 26-mile coastline in South Walton County, Florida, Santa Rosa Beach is a truly idyllic place to live. Whether you’re one of approximately 15,000 lucky residents or you’re relocating for the winter months, there’s plenty to do. Here are some of the best activities you can enjoy in Santa Rosa Beach:

• Hike through the Point Washington State Forest

Santa Rosa Beach offers multiple entry points to the Point Washington State Forest, a 15,000-acre protected natural park that provides opportunities for hiking, biking and horseback riding. The natural park includes various habitats, such as wet prairie, swampland and coastal scrub. You can find rare species like the American kestrel or the gopher tortoise in this natural park. It’s a beautiful area where Santa Rosa Beach residents and visitors can spend time in the middle of nature.

• Swim or surf at the Seaside Beach

Seaside Beach is one of 16 distinct beaches in Walton County, and it is where they filmed the famous movie The Truman Show featuring Jim Carrey. Besides sunbathing and swimming, the beach is also great for biking and surfing.

• Have a picnic at Deer Lake State Park

Deer Lake is a coastal dune lake — a natural formation that rarely occurs — and the perfect place to have a nice picnic and admire southern magnolias, golden asters, woody goldenrods and other wildflowers. There are also opportunities for fishing and swimming in the lake.

• Enjoy the pristine Topsail Beach State Preserve

Visitors of Topsail Beach State Preserve can enjoy three miles of pristine beaches, white quartz dunes, freshwater lakes and old-growth pine forests. From swimming and sunbathing to fishing, hiking and birdwatching, you can spend an entire day completely immersed in the natural beauty of Topsail Beach.

• Go golfing

There are no less than 24 golf courses within 20 miles of Santa Rosa Beach, so you have plenty of options when it comes to golfing. Prepare your golf clubs and schedule a relaxing afternoon of exercise and outdoor activity.

Some of the best self storage facilities in Santa Rosa Beach to keep your gear

These are just some suggestions for activities you can enjoy in and around Santa Rosa Beach. The area is, obviously, a water sports paradise. So, you can add any and all water sports to the list of activities. These include sailing, surfing, snorkeling, parasailing, paddleboarding and more.

One issue arises, however, for Santa Rosa Beach residents. How do you store all your sports equipment and accessories without cluttering your home? Self storage offers a solution to this problem. Here are some of the best self storage facilities in Santa Rosa Beach:

• Controlled Self Storage — 103 Mussett Bayou Road, Santa Rosa Beach, FL

This facility is one of the largest in the area, offering about 110,000 square feet of rentable storage space. You can pick between climate-controlled and non-climate-controlled units, depending on your needs. Because all units are at ground level, customers can conveniently access units and drive up to load or unload their belongings.

Unit sizes start from 5×5 and go up to 20×45. The largest are suitable for RVs and other oversized vehicles. The safety measures at the storage facility include video surveillance, electronically controlled access, security lighting and perimeter fencing. Access hours are daily from 6 AM to 10 PM.

• Move It Storage — 114 Sugar Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL

This storage facility offers a wide variety of unit sizes, from 5×10 to the popular 10×10 and 10×15 to the extra large 10×40. You can choose between climate-controlled units and regular ones. Prices start at $75 for the small units and go up to $300+ for the extra-large ones.

All the units provide drive-up access and the facility is open seven days a week. Safety measures include electronic gate access, a fully fenced perimeter and security cameras. Truck rental and commercial office spaces are available at the facility. The onsite manager can help you should you have extra questions.

• Tops’l Hill Warehouses — 161 Goldsby Road, Santa Rosa Beach, FL

This facility has units to fit all needs, from small lockers for personal use to larger ones that are not only great for personal storage but also for offices, workshops and showrooms. There is outdoor storage for vehicles, boats or trailers. The facility is also accessible for 18-wheelers. Amenities include 24/7 onsite security, an onsite manager, 24-hour access, drive-up access to the units and free parking available for customers.