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State park · Santa Rosa Beach
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park with kids.
Topsail Hill has three miles of beach and more than 10 miles of trails, named for a dune that rises 25 feet above sea level. A tram carries you from the parking area toward the beach, which matters when you're hauling a cooler and a toddler.
Checked by a local · November 2026
Before you go
What parents need to know.
- $6 per car. Open 8am to sundown.
- The tram stop and restrooms have moved to the left of the construction fence. Use the beach path next to the tram station.
- In summer, the free shuttle from the 393 Park and Ride runs here.
- Tram to the beach
- 3 miles of beach
- 10+ miles of trails
- Restrooms
Food nearby
Feed them after.
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2 Birds Coffee + Cafe
CoffeeEspresso, fried PB&Js and grain bowls till 2 — closed Tuesdays, of all days.
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30A Thai Cuisine
Sit-downProper pad thai and curries with adjustable heat — mild for the kids, 'Thai hot' for whoever's showing off.
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Crust Artisan Bakery
BakeryFrench-leaning bakery in the Shoppes of South Haven — evening hours, oddly, so the dessert run after dinner actually works.
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Farm & Fire Southern Pizzeria
Sit-downWood-fired pizza at the foot of the 331 bridge — Sundays open at 11, every other day it's a dinner move.
Questions parents ask
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, answered.
Is there a tram to the beach at Topsail Hill?
Yes. A tram runs from the parking area. During construction the tram stop and restrooms have moved, so follow the signs and use the path next to the tram station.
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