Gulf Place is located on the Western end of 30A. With easy access to Hwy 98 via CR 393 it tends to be less congested than some of the other spots along 30A like Seaside and Watercolor. There are several public beach access available, lots of retail and several good restaurants. You won't go wrong booking your vacation rental in Gulf Place. The Gulf Place website has lots of detailsed information. I recommend you visit https://www.gulfplaceon30a.com/ for details on what the area has to offer. Here is a sample from their website...
WELCOME TO GULF PLACE
"Located just steps from the famous sugar-white sand and turquoise waters of Northwest Florida’s celebrated Emerald Coast, the colorful community of Gulf Place is one of 30A’s original new urban developments. The 25 acre community is located in the heart of Santa Rosa Beach on the corner of 30A and 393. Gulf Place was specifically designed to slow folks down with beautiful palm tree-lined streets, wide sidewalks, outdoor patios with large umbrellas, nature walking trails, plentiful green spaces and plenty of park benches to sit and enjoy the views. What makes Gulf Place unique from all the other South Walton neighborhoods is the mixture of full time residents and short term vacationers that all gather here to enjoy original art, boutique shopping, local cuisine, live music and a laid back atmosphere." Read more here
