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Grayton Beach essentials
Parking
3 public lots nearby, closest 0.3 mi away
Beach fee
State park admission $5 per vehicle, $4 single occupant, $2 walk-in or bike
No dogs
Florida State Parks don’t allow pets on beaches; service animals excepted
Food & drink
10 restaurants, cafés & bars nearby
Rules and fees checked against floridastateparks.org. Other amenities were mapped by volunteers on OpenStreetMap within about ¾ mile of the beach. Rules, fees and lifeguard hours change by season, so check posted signs. Updated October 2026. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Something missing? Add it on OpenStreetMap
Beach Report is an informational guide from public data, not a substitute for lifeguards or official National Weather Service warnings. Always check posted signs and swim near a lifeguard.
About Grayton Beach
Grayton Beach State Park, on Scenic Highway 30A, pairs a wide, natural Gulf beach with tall dunes and Western Lake, one of the rare coastal dune lakes found along this stretch of Florida. Next door, the old village of Grayton Beach keeps a quirky, low-key charm. Gulf water here is bath-warm in summer and cool in winter. Rip currents are Florida’s deadliest beach hazard, so check the safety flag and rip-current risk above, follow posted flags, and swim near a lifeguard.
Grayton Beach FAQ
How much does Grayton Beach State Park cost?
$5 per vehicle ($4 with one person), or $2 if you walk or bike in. The park is open from 8am until sundown every day.
Can I bring my dog to Grayton Beach?
Not on the state park beach. Florida State Parks don’t allow pets on beaches. Service animals are the exception.
What is a coastal dune lake?
A shallow lake behind the dunes that sometimes breaks through to the Gulf, mixing fresh and salt water. Western Lake in the park is one of them.
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