Dennis - Beach Accesses - post here

Re: Beach Accesses - post here

Just remember there is no parking at South Walton Lakeshore.

Sorry. You are correct. How about a 10 min. bike ride?

Just heard from Seaside's head of security that the one open beach access (behind Roly Poly) will only be open to Seaside homeowners and registered guests.

And here is the notice of when the beaches "officially" reopen.

-----Original Message-----
From: Sara Comander
Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2005 9:52 AM
Subject: FW: Hurricane Dennis News Release 25 Please note correction

Correction: The beaches are reopening on Thursday, July 14, 2005


Sara Comander
Public Information Coordinator
Events Coordinator
312 College Avenue, Unit B
DeFuniak Springs, Fl 32435
(850) 892-8065, ext 262 (EOC)
Fax: (850) 892-8069 (EOC)
Email: comsara@co.walton.fl.us
Office phone: 850-892-8530

We arrive on the 16th at Seashore Village, that's the east side of Seagrove, just before the 30A/Eastern Lake Road turn. Any idea on the best beach access for us? Will we need to drive to Seaside? And, if we did that, would they let us on there? Might there be something closer? I am more familiar with western Seagrove/Seaside than the east side.

I am so excited, though! We were there in May but since we knew we were coming back in July, we didn't say our proper "goodbye for a year" to the area...so, I'm dying for The Seagrove Village Market Cafe, Goatfeather's, Shades, Pickles, bike rides, long walks on the path, the Red Bar...

I will continue checking this site, Seaside's site, and the TDC's site, but any help would be greatly appreciated!

By the way, I am thrilled at Emily's supposed path. Don't get me wrong, I adore the Yucatan Peninsula, but I am just so thrilled that she's supposedly not headed this way. I hope she dies out quickly and causes minimal harm. Statistically, I know we should be safe for a while, but obviously Dennis proved those statistics wrong...

We arrive on the 16th at Seashore Village, that's the east side of Seagrove, just before the 30A/Eastern Lake Road turn. Any idea on the best beach access for us? Will we need to drive to Seaside? And, if we did that, would they let us on there? Might there be something closer? I am more familiar with western Seagrove/Seaside than the east side.

I am so excited, though! We were there in May but since we knew we were coming back in July, we didn't say our proper "goodbye for a year" to the area...so, I'm dying for The Seagrove Village Market Cafe, Goatfeather's, Shades, Pickles, bike rides, long walks on the path, the Red Bar...

I will continue checking this site, Seaside's site, and the TDC's site, but any help would be greatly appreciated!

By the way, I am thrilled at Emily's supposed path. Don't get me wrong, I adore the Yucatan Peninsula, but I am just so thrilled that she's supposedly not headed this way. I hope she dies out quickly and causes minimal harm. Statistically, I know we should be safe for a while, but obviously Dennis proved those statistics wrong...

For the next couple of weeks I feel pretty sure that access will be limited to walk on spots. Except for the private walkovers that had relatively minor damage and/or can move quickly with materials and labor.

After Ivan, people made their own accesses by climbing down a few feet or more, or cutting through beside accesses, etc. Seaside should be fine as they are pretty laid back and have never been harsh with visitors, whether you're staying there or not.

The accesses at Fort Panic in Dune Allen and Ed Walline in Santa Rosa Beach have plenty of parking and are walk on beside the walkover.

Don't forget about the State parks.

We are staying in West Seagrove, 1 block from Seaside... where is the best/safest beach access
So very excited to be there on Saturday!! :clap_1:

Thanks for all the great information everyone has provided.

We are staying in West Seagrove, 1 block from Seaside... where is the best/safest beach access
So very excited to be there on Saturday!! :clap_1:

Thanks for all the great information everyone has provided.

At Seaside behind Roly Poly if you want to walk or bike, otherwise there will be several you can drive to.

Open Public Beach Access Points as of 7/13/05:

• Inlet Beach Drive (one block east of Orange St.)
• Lakewood
• Sugar Dunes
• Grayton
• Ed Walline
• Dune Allen
• Walton Lake Shore Dr. ( Eastern Lake)

WHAT NOW?

Access to the beach:

Since one of the biggest concerns is access to the beach, the TDC is approaching an existing contractor to expedite repairs to dune walkovers. Regional beach accesses will be repaired first. Repairs will be limited to stairs only. ADA ramps can not be repaired at this time due to the extensive vertical erosion, which prohibits construction. Miramar Beach Access will not be rebuilt until after the upcoming renourishment project slated to begin this fall.

In the meantime, we will be directing visitors and residents to accesses that do no require a walkover to reach the beach including Grayton, Ed Walline, Dune Allen, and Walton Lake Shore Drive at Eastern Lake.

We understand this is not an ideal scenario, however, living in a coastal community we must be prepared for the impacts of Mother Nature. We ask for your support in guiding visitors to appropriate beach accesses, while we work diligently to repair walkovers.

At Seaside behind Roly Poly if you want to walk or bike, otherwise there will be several you can drive to.

Thanks so much! We know exactly where the Roly Poly is. I am SOOOOOO excited!

Thanks so much! We know exactly where the Roly Poly is. I am SOOOOOO excited!

The shape I am in I feel like a "roly poly" so that will be easy to remember.

Princesskel and I will be the ones with the bigges grins as well!
SEAPRIZE! Jen

Is there a map of Seagrove that shows the beach accesses by name...even after 15 years of trips to the area...we still get confused!

I read somewhere on this board that Seaside security had said that only Seaside owners and registered guests will be able to use the Seaside access?
Does anyone know if that it so.

I read somewhere on this board that Seaside security had said that only Seaside owners and registered guests will be able to use the Seaside access?
Does anyone know if that it so.

I've heard that the one beach access behind Roly Poly is officially a public access, but that's only by rumor. Perhaps some of the locals can clarify this.

Is there a map of Seagrove that shows the beach accesses by name...even after 15 years of trips to the area...we still get confused!

Good idea!

Miramar Beach Access will not be rebuilt until after the upcoming renourishment project slated to begin this fall.

Any idea whether the access across from GWE (http://www.destin-condo.com/GulfWindsEast.htm) is included in the above? I'm not sure whether this location is considered Miramar or Seascape or in between. I know the structure (in the picture) was blown away. Camco (who manage property) person told me on phone yesterday they were replacing structure (with a temporary) PDQ - but then she wasn't on site. Sister-in-law lives further east inland, but couldn't check 'cause 98 in that area was still closed, so I don't know how bad off that beach area is - personal risk type home structure damage issues east & west of the accces point - so I don't even know if this (above) is a stoopid question or not.

Anyone know if the Rosemary Beach walkover is technically a public access, even if they don't want you to know that? I know people can't park there or use the pools, but I've heard the access itself is public and was wondering how to find out if that is true.

Is there a map of Seagrove that shows the beach accesses by name...even after 15 years of trips to the area...we still get confused!

click here for Beach Access Map pdf

I just got back from Seaside. They have posted that the walkoveris for Seaside residents and guests only. They had a couple of guys posted there, but no one said anything to us when we walked down.

According to Garrett Realty, there should be a walkover up at Seashore Circle in East Seagrove by Saturday.

Seaside does have security posted at the access behind Roly Poly and will only let owners and renters use this access. It seems to me that this is a time when we all should pull together and share rather than be a stingy gut. Even though I do not reside in Seaside, I own a home nearby and patronize all Seaside restaurants and shops.

click here for Beach Access Map pdf

Thanks sooooooooooooooooooooooooo much Kurt! What a great map! You're the best!!!!!!!

We are still coming,and we are staying in Blue mountain beach area.I guess the best access would be at grayton?We do have until the 23rd ,I know things will improve.Everyone has voted and we still want to go to this paradise in any condition.

click here for Beach Access Map pdf

Thanks, Kurt. I saw that Inlet beach is a regional access which is great for people on the eastern side of 30A. Can anyone tell me about the Inlet beach access? Reasonable parking and bathrooms? We'll see for ourselves in a few days, but it's good to get a preview if possible. It will be interesting to explore the different open beach accesses next week when we're there. (We usually don't do as much exploring...).

Thanks.

We are still coming,and we are staying in Blue mountain beach area.I guess the best access would be at grayton?We do have until the 23rd ,I know things will improve.Everyone has voted and we still want to go to this paradise in any condition.

Grayton to the east or Gulfview Heights or Ed Walline to the west.

Thanks, Kurt. I saw that Inlet beach is a regional access which is great for people on the eastern side of 30A. Can anyone tell me about the Inlet beach access? Reasonable parking and bathrooms? We'll see for ourselves in a few days, but it's good to get a preview if possible. It will be interesting to explore the different open beach accesses next week when we're there. (We usually don't do as much exploring...).

Thanks.

Inlet Beach access is really a small park with lots of parking. Don't forget the State Parks.