Sugar-white sand and turquoise water make Grayton Beach a favourite with sunseekers. The village is perched on the Florida Panhandle and combines beautiful coastal scenery with the quirky charm the Sunshine State is famous for.
From gleaming white-sand beaches to lush salt marshes, Grayton Beach State Park protects a patchwork of Florida Panhandle habitats. Trails wind through the park and through sun-dappled coastal forests dominated by pines, palmettos and pastel-pink magnolias. Rent a kayak to explore Western Lake, a shallow reservoir surrounded by coastal dunes.
Grayton Beach is a sanctuary for artists, musicians and beach lovers. The compact town centre is packed with independent galleries, eclectic boutiques and lively bars where you can sip Rum Runners, Daiquiris and Pina Coladas. Order ocean-fresh seafood from local restaurants or book a fishing tour and reel in your own catch of the day. The waters around Grayton Beach are home to trophy-sized tuna, sailfish and amberjack.
Getting there
Grayton Beach is in Northwest Florida, a one-hour drive from Panama City and two hours from Pensacola. A car is the best way to visit Grayton Beach and explore the Florida Panhandle at your own pace. Northwest Florida Beaches (ECP) International Airport is a 45-minute drive away.