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Gulfview Heights Regional Beach Access

Gulfview Heights Regional Beach Access is a Walton County beach access in Santa Rosa Beach, near the restaurants, shops and neighborhoods along western 30A in South Walton, Florida. It suits visitors who want a full day on the sand with restrooms, parking and showers. The attraction record lists entry as free. Check before you go: the official site says access information may have changed after Hurricane Isaias, and the sources reviewed do not list daily hours or live parking availability.

Should you go to Gulfview Heights Regional Beach Access today?

Better pick another day

  • 47% chance of thunderstorms in daylight.
  • Moderate rip current risk.
  • Up to 77°F.
  1. Mon 2 Moderate rip current risk
  2. Tue 3 Dry daytime forecast
  3. Wed 4 58% chance of thunderstorms in daylight
  4. Thu 5 Dry daytime forecast
  5. Fri 6 Dry daytime forecast

Updated Nov 1, 12:15 pm. Our own calculation from official forecasts; conditions can change fast.

Weather at Gulfview Heights Regional Beach Access, today

TimeSkyTempWindRain
12 pmChance Showers And Thunderstorms76°FE 15 mph46%
2 pmChance Showers And Thunderstorms77°FE 10 mph35%
4 pmChance Showers And Thunderstorms76°FENE 10 mph47%

Source: National Weather Service hourly forecast for 30.349, -86.071.

Beach and surf

Rip Current RiskModerate
Surf HeightAround 3 feet
Water Temperature74 degrees
UV IndexLow

Source: NWS surf zone forecast, zone FLZ108.

Daylight

Sunrise5:58 am
Sunset4:57 pm

Source: computed for the location (OpenStreetMap Nominatim (town center)).

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Question visitors askIs Gulfview Heights Regional Beach Access open and where to park?
CountyWalton County

How do you get to Gulfview Heights Regional Beach Access and where do you park?

Gulfview Heights Regional Beach Access is in Santa Rosa Beach, near western 30A, according to Scenic Sotheby's International Realty. The sources reviewed do not give a street address or a parking count for this access.

Visit South Walton's interactive beach access map shows public and private beaches and their access points. Type in an address to find the nearest beach access and its amenities. The map is updated regularly, so check it before you travel.

Source: Visit South Walton, Beach and Bay Access Locations.

What amenities does Gulfview Heights Regional Beach Access have?

Visit South Walton says the 11 Regional Beach Accesses in Walton County offer restrooms, parking, showers and bike racks, and several offer ADA access. Each one has a flag showing current surf conditions. A lifeguard is on duty between March and October, and vendor-operated beach chair and umbrella services are offered.

The county page does not list the amenities for each access one by one, so confirm the details for Gulfview Heights before your visit.

Source: Visit South Walton, Beach and Bay Access Locations.

Is Gulfview Heights Regional Beach Access free, and what are its hours?

The attraction record lists Gulfview Heights Regional Beach Access as free to enter. Visit South Walton describes Regional Beach Accesses as public beaches, and the county says the wet sand area along all 26 miles of beach is open to everyone.

The sources reviewed do not list opening hours for Gulfview Heights. Check before you go.

Source: Visit South Walton, Beach and Bay Access Locations.

When is the best time to visit Gulfview Heights Regional Beach Access?

Lifeguards at Regional Beach Accesses are on duty from March through October, according to Visit South Walton. Scenic Sotheby's International Realty says seasonal lifeguards are typically stationed at Regional Beach Accesses during the busiest beach months.

The official site also says access information may have changed after Hurricane Isaias, which is listed as a notice dated October 12, 2026 in the attraction record. Check before you go.

Source: Scenic Sotheby's International Realty, Your Complete Guide to South Walton's Public Beach Accesses.

Gulfview Heights Regional Beach Access: questions visitors ask

Is Gulfview Heights Regional Beach Access open right now?

The sources reviewed do not list daily hours or current status for Gulfview Heights Regional Beach Access. The official site says access information may have changed after Hurricane Isaias, so check before you go.

Source: Visit South Walton, Beach and Bay Access Locations.

Where is Gulfview Heights Regional Beach Access?

Gulfview Heights Regional Beach Access is in Santa Rosa Beach, near the restaurants, shops and neighborhoods along western 30A. The sources do not give a street address, so use the Visit South Walton beach access map to find it.

Source: Scenic Sotheby's International Realty, Your Complete Guide to South Walton's Public Beach Accesses.

Does Gulfview Heights Regional Beach Access have a lifeguard?

Visit South Walton says Regional Beach Accesses have a lifeguard on duty between March and October. The sources do not confirm the lifeguard schedule for Gulfview Heights alone, so check before you go.

Source: Visit South Walton, Beach and Bay Access Locations.

Does Gulfview Heights Regional Beach Access have restrooms and showers?

Visit South Walton says Regional Beach Accesses offer restrooms, parking and showers. Scenic Sotheby's International Realty also describes Regional Beach Accesses as typically offering parking, restrooms and outdoor showers.

Source: Visit South Walton, Beach and Bay Access Locations.

Are beach wheelchairs available at Gulfview Heights Regional Beach Access?

Scenic Sotheby's International Realty lists complimentary beach wheelchairs, offered seasonally, at Miramar Beach, Ed Walline, Santa Clara and Inlet Beach Regional Beach Accesses. Gulfview Heights is not on that list, so check with the county before you go.

Source: Scenic Sotheby's International Realty, Your Complete Guide to South Walton's Public Beach Accesses.

Is Gulfview Heights Regional Beach Access wheelchair accessible?

Visit South Walton says several Regional Beach Accesses offer ADA access, but the county page does not name which ones. Confirm accessible features for Gulfview Heights before your visit.

Source: Visit South Walton, Beach and Bay Access Locations.

Guide checked against official sources on October 18, 2026.

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