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Seaside Beach essentials
Parking
5 public lots nearby, closest 0.1 mi away
Restrooms
Public restrooms on site, wheelchair accessible
Lifeguards
South Walton Fire District lifeguard tower, 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
30 restaurants, cafés & bars nearby
Bike rental
1 rental spot 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 Seaside Beach
Seaside is the pastel, picket-fence town on Scenic Highway 30A that helped start the New Urbanism movement after its founding in 1981, and it played the hometown in the film The Truman Show. Its beach is reached through the town's distinctive beach pavilions, with 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.
Seaside Beach FAQ
Are there lifeguards at Seaside?
Yes, in season. South Walton Fire District staffs a tower at Seaside daily, 10am–6pm, from March 1 to October 31.
Was The Truman Show filmed in Seaside?
Yes. Seaside stood in for Seahaven, Truman Burbank’s hometown, in the 1998 film.
Can I bring my dog to the beach at Seaside?
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.
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