New: Free Beach Trams To Connect Public Parking And Beach Accesses

Walton County Tourism is expanding its free Beach Tram service on March 1, with routes running to and from regional beach accesses from the new 393 Municipal Parking Facility, which is 4 blocks north of 30A on Hwy 393 at Gulf Place,  and Grayton Beach Municipal Parking Facility, which is 4 blocks north of 30A on Hwy 283.

Note that these large public parking lots have covered waiting areas with seating and restrooms, as well as inside air-conditioned waiting areas with local art.

The 393 MPF Beach Tram service will run daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The A-to-B Route will run directly from 393 MPF to Ed Walline Regional Beach Access (at Gulf Place on 30A), departing every 10 minutes. The West Route will include stops at Dune Allen Regional Beach Access (across from Stinky's Fish Camp) and Fort Panic Regional Beach Access (heart of Dune Allen Beach), departing every 15 minutes.

At Grayton Beach MPF, the A-to-B Route currently operates from 6 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. daily, with direct service to the corner of Hotz Avenue and Garfield Street (by the Red BAr) every 10 minutes. This route takes you to "downtown Grayton" dining, shopping and the main beach access at the Western Lake outfall where all the action is. The new Grayton Beach Community Center is being built there that will have restrooms and community info. Beginning March 1, there will be a new West Route running from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. with stops at Blue Mountain Regional Beach Access (Hwy 83), Gulfview Heights Regional Beach Access (south of 30A behind Goatfeathers) and over to the 393 MPF at Gulf Place. This route will depart every 15 minutes.

Route Summary for new Beach Trams

393 Municipal Parking Facility - Service begins March 1 | Operating daily from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
1663 S County Hwy 393

A to B Route
Ride directly from 393 MPF to Ed Walline Regional Beach Access (at Gulf Place on 30A)
Departs every 10 minutes

West Route
Stops include: Dune Allen Regional Beach Access (across from Stinky's Fish Camp) and Fort Panic Regional Beach Access (heart of Dune Allen Beach)
Departs every 15 minutes

Grayton Beach Municipal Parking Facility (Grayton Central)
1505 County S County Hwy 283

A to B Route
Ride directly from Grayton Central to the corner of Hotz and Garfield
(Future stop coming soon at the Grayton Beach Community Center)
Departs every 10 minutes, Daily from 6 a.m. – 9:45 p.m.

West Route (starting March 1)
Stops include: Blue Mountain Regional Beach Access (Hwy 83), Gulfview Heights Regional Beach Access (south of 30A behind Goatfeathers) and over to the 393 MPF at Gulf Place.
Departs every 15 minutes, Runs from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Coming Soon: Driftwood Road Municipal Parking Facility in Miramar Beach - Once completed, Driftwood Road MPF will join the Beach Tram service with a direct route from Driftwood Road MPF to Miramar Beach Regional Access (next to Pompano Joes), as well as other Regional Beach Accesses along Scenic Gulf Drive (final routes released soon).

Click here for the South Walton interactive Beach Tram map along 30A. Visit the Walton County site for up to date routes and more information.

With more ways to get around, you can spend your morning at a South Walton State Park or county beach access, and your afternoon exploring the shops in Grayton, the beaches of Blue Mountain, peaceful Dune Allen, or lunch at Gulf Place without the parking headache. Keep an eye out for a new dedicated website launching soon with even more details on these routes.

Know Before You Go

• Cost: The tram service is completely free for all riders.

• Accessibility: Trams are designed to be inclusive; for more specialized needs, remember that beach wheelchairs are available at several regional accesses via the South Walton Fire District. See our South Walton beach access accessibility Guide.

• Real-Time Info: A new dedicated website is launching soon, but you can always check the Interactive Beach Tram Map for current status.

• Stay Connected: While you wait for your ride, browse the SoWal Events Calendar to see what's happening near your stop.

See the South Walton Beach Access Guide with interactive map, photo, video and features of all South Walton Beach, Bay, and Lake Accesses.