Santa Rosa Island, Florida, Barrier island in Gulf Coast, Florida.
Santa Rosa Island extends for 40 miles along Florida's coast, with white sand beaches facing the Gulf of Mexico and Santa Rosa Sound.
Spanish explorers landed on Santa Rosa Island in 1559 under Tristan de Luna's command to establish a settlement that failed due to storms.
Fort Pickens, located on the western end of Santa Rosa Island, served as a military fortification and now stands as a National Historic Landmark.
Visitors can reach Pensacola Beach on Santa Rosa Island via toll bridge from Gulf Breeze or take the free summer trolley service.
The Footprints in the Sand Eco Trail features thirty educational signs teaching about local wildlife, sea turtles, and beach formation processes.
Location: Florida
GPS coordinates: 30.38250,-86.85639
Latest update: March 4, 2025 22:57
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