Gulf Lagoon Beach: South Rick Seltzer Park
About
Gulf Lagoon Beach: South Rick Seltzer Park is a public beach access point within Richard Seltzer Park in Florida, about 1.8 miles from the town of Upper Grand Lagoon. The site offers parking, restrooms and accessible access, making it a straightforward stop for a beach visit. For comfortable weather, spring and fall are the best bets. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run around 77°F highs in April and 82°F in October, while midsummer highs climb to about 90°F. The closest nearby outing is the Saint Andrews State Park Trail, about 3.6 miles away, a good pairing if you want to add a hike to a day on the beach.
Beach Details
Parking
Lot
Restrooms
Yes
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Gulf Lagoon Beach: South Rick Seltzer Park
Florida
Data: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Oct–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 63–85°F and lows of 45–67°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Panama City Bay Co Ap, FL weather station, 6.7 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan63° high45° low
- Feb67° high48° low
- Mar72° high53° low
- Apr77° high60° low
- May85° high67° low
- Jun89° high74° low
- Jul90° high76° low
- Aug90° high75° low
- Sep89° high71° low
- Oct82° high62° low
- Nov72° high52° low
- Dec66° high47° low
Where it is
- Richard Seltzer Park · Public land
- Nearest town
- Upper Grand Lagoon, Florida · 1.8 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- Saint Andrews State Park TrailHiking3.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
