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Scenic Gulf Drive Regional Beach Access

Scenic Gulf Drive Regional Beach Access is a public beach access on the Gulf in eastern Miramar Beach, in South Walton, Walton County, Florida. Regional Beach Accesses offer restrooms, parking and showers, and a lifeguard is on duty from March through October. Visit South Walton's official notice says access information may have changed after Hurricane Isaias on October 12, 2026, so check before you go.

Should you go to Scenic Gulf Drive 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 Scenic Gulf Drive 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 Scenic Gulf Drive Regional Beach Access open and where to park?
CountyWalton County

How do you get to Scenic Gulf Drive Regional Beach Access and where do you park?

Scenic Gulf Drive Regional Beach Access serves eastern Miramar Beach and is a convenient option for visitors staying along Scenic Gulf Drive. The access has parking, but the sources do not give the number of spaces, the parking fees or the street address.

Visit South Walton's interactive beach access map lets you enter an address to find the nearest access and its amenities. Check the map and check before you go, because the official site says access information may have changed after Hurricane Isaias.

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

What does it cost, and what are the hours and season?

The sources do not list hours for Scenic Gulf Drive Regional Beach Access, and they do not list an admission fee for it. Visit South Walton describes county-owned beaches as having no restrictions on access, and state parks may charge an entry fee. Check before you go for current hours and any charges.

Visit South Walton says Regional Beach Accesses have a lifeguard on duty between March and October. The South Walton guide by Scenic Sotheby's International Realty says seasonal lifeguards are typically stationed at Regional Beach Accesses during the busiest beach months. Lifeguard coverage at Scenic Gulf Drive Regional Beach Access is therefore seasonal, and check before you go, because the season is ending in October.

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

What amenities does Scenic Gulf Drive Regional Beach Access have?

Visit South Walton says Regional Beach Accesses offer restrooms, parking, showers and bike racks, and several offer ADA access. Each one has a flag showing current surf conditions. Vendor-operated beach chair and umbrella services are also offered at Regional Beach Accesses.

The Scenic Sotheby's guide describes Scenic Gulf Drive Regional Beach Access as a convenient option for visitors staying along Scenic Gulf Drive, with easy access to a wide stretch of coastline.

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

Scenic Gulf Drive Regional Beach Access: questions visitors ask

Is Scenic Gulf Drive Regional Beach Access open and where do you park?

The sources do not confirm the current status of Scenic Gulf Drive Regional Beach Access. Visit South Walton says its access information may have changed after Hurricane Isaias on October 12, 2026, so check before you go. The access has parking, but the sources do not give its size or fees.

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

Is there a lifeguard at Scenic Gulf Drive Regional Beach Access?

Visit South Walton says a lifeguard is on duty at Regional Beach Accesses between March and October. The Scenic Sotheby's guide says seasonal lifeguards are typically stationed at Regional Beach Accesses during the busiest months. Check before you go, because the season is ending in October.

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

Are there restrooms and showers at Scenic Gulf Drive Regional Beach Access?

Visit South Walton says Regional Beach Accesses offer restrooms, parking, showers and bike racks. The Scenic Sotheby's guide also lists restrooms and outdoor showers as typical features of Regional Beach Accesses. Check before you go to confirm them at this access.

Source: Scenic Sotheby's International Realty guide.

Is there a fee to use Scenic Gulf Drive Regional Beach Access?

The sources do not list an admission fee or parking fee for this access. Visit South Walton says county-owned public beaches have no restrictions on access, and state parks may include an entry fee. Check before you go for current charges.

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

Guide checked against official sources on October 18, 2026.

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