If your trip to Santa Rosa Beach is all organized but your travel itinerary is looking a bit empty, let us give you a few hints and tips.Sometimes short drives are nice too. Just down the road, 30A Bike Trail and South Walton Beaches will keep you busy. Eager for more nearby options? Point Washington State Forest is also worth swinging by.

If you’re eager to head out on a day trip, we can give you a couple of ideas. Why not load up the car and check out what’s going on in Lakeside at Blue Mountain Beach or Blue Mountain Beach? Both offer plenty to do and a decent variety of hotels. Lakeside at Blue Mountain Beach is 2 miles away, and Blue Mountain Beach is 2 miles.

No matter what the weather forecast is like, you’ll be able to catch a glimpse of the beautiful beaches near Santa Rosa Beach from the comfort and freedom of your own rental car. As you drive along, keep an eye out for seabirds swooping over these stunning stretches of coastline:

• South Walton Beaches (2 miles away).
• Grayton Beach State Park (3 miles away).
• Seaside Beach (4 miles away).

If you’re here for a corporate conference, you’ll find Emerald Coast Conference Center 18 miles away. During one of your breaks, head to a nearby restaurant to grab some food — socializing and networking can be very tiring.

A rental car allows you to get around the best sights easily in Santa Rosa Beach. If you’re traveling on a shoestring and eager to stretch your budget, a mini or a compact is a great choice. These smaller cars are economical to run and a cinch to park. If you’re traveling with the family, a full-size car or an SUV will give you all the space you need.

For some of us, owning a prestige vehicle is a little (or a lot!) out of reach. But renting your dream ride is as easy as a few clicks! Experience the thrill of rolling into town in a high-end sports car, even if it’s only for a few days. Or perhaps all you need is a reliable set of wheels to bring you from A to B. Flashy or affordable? Whatever you decide, there’s a rental car to suit you in Santa Rosa Beach.

In Santa Rosa Beach, you’ll have to stick to the right-hand side. When road-tripping someplace new, it’s always a good idea to book an automatic car. That way, you can focus on the road and not worry about gear changes.

More often than not, your car rental company will bill the fined amount to your credit card. Alternatively, the company may provide your contact information to local authorities so they can send a fine directly to you.

It is prohibited to use your cell phone while you’re behind the wheel in Santa Rosa Beach, and you may also be hit with a fine for just handling your phone when you’re in control of a vehicle. That said, the use of hands-free or Bluetooth functions is allowed, as long as your eyes remain on the road.

In Santa Rosa Beach, it’s a punishable offence to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol content) over 0.08%. If you’re thinking of having a drink or two with lunch or dinner, it’s a good idea to leave the rental car at your hotel.

Road rules in Santa Rosa Beach permit drivers at a red light to turn into the direction of traffic closest to them, without waiting for a green signal. Before doing so, the car must fully stop and the driver must be certain that the lane is clear before moving on.

In short, yes. Although, there are a few exceptions for vehicles used by public transportation systems.