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Santa Rosa Island: University of West Florida parcel

Florida

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Santa Rosa Island: University of West Florida parcel is a beach within Gulf Islands National Seashore in Florida, about 2 miles from the town of Tiger Point. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show April highs around 79°F and October highs around 80°F, while July and August average in the low 90s. Several trails lie within a short drive. Fishing Trail Beach Access and Fishing Trail are both about 6 miles away, and NLO Old Quarry Trail and NLO Browns Pond Trail are each a little over 6 miles off.

Beach Details

Parking

Large 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.

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Location

Santa Rosa Island: University of West Florida parcel

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 41–64°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Chactaw Nolf Milton, FL weather station, 12 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan63° high41° low
  2. Feb67° high44° low
  3. Mar73° high50° low
  4. Apr79° high56° low
  5. May85° high64° low
  6. Jun89° high72° low
  7. Jul91° high73° low
  8. Aug90° high73° low
  9. Sep88° high69° low
  10. Oct80° high58° low
  11. Nov71° high48° low
  12. Dec64° high44° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Tiger Point, Florida · 2.2 mi

Source: NPS Land Resources boundaries; USGS GNIS populated places

Conditions

Active alerts for Gulf Islands National Seashore as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: NPS Alerts API

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)