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Inlet Beach essentials
Parking
2 public lots nearby, closest 0.4 mi away
Lifeguards
South Walton Fire District tower at the Inlet Beach regional access, daily 10am–6pm, March 1 – October 31
No dogs
Walton County bans dogs from public beaches; only county residents/property owners with a county permit may bring a leashed dog
Food & drink
2 restaurants, cafés & bars nearby
Rules and fees checked against co.walton.fl.us, 30a.com. 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 Inlet Beach
Inlet Beach is the eastern gateway to Scenic Highway 30A, where Walton County meets Bay County at Phillips Inlet, next door to Camp Helen State Park. Its large regional beach access has public parking and a South Walton Fire District lifeguard tower in season. 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.
Inlet Beach FAQ
Are there lifeguards at Inlet Beach?
Yes, in season. South Walton Fire District staffs the tower at the Inlet Beach regional access daily, 10am–6pm, from March 1 to October 31.
Can I bring my dog to Inlet Beach?
Generally no. Walton County bans dogs from its public beaches, except leashed dogs belonging to county residents or property owners who have a county dog-beach permit.
Is Inlet Beach the same as Seacrest?
They’re neighbors at the east end of 30A. Seacrest Beach sits just west, between Inlet Beach and Rosemary Beach.
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