The free 30A beach shuttle (Beach Park and Ride)

Updated October 18, 2026

South Walton's free beach shuttle is Walton County's Beach Park and Ride, run by Walton County Tourism. You park at the Grayton Beach or 393 Beach Park and Ride lot (parking fees apply) and ride a free tram to regional beach accesses. As of October 2026 the off-season schedule runs daily, with express trams every 10 minutes and local loops every 60 minutes.

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What is the free 30A beach shuttle?

The free shuttle is Walton County Beach Park and Ride, a tram service operated by Walton County Tourism that links two county parking lots with regional beach accesses along the west half of 30A. The ride is free for everyone; only parking at the lots costs money.

Formerly the Beach Tram, it was expanded on March 1, 2026, and renamed Beach Park and Ride in June 2026, so you may still see "Beach Tram" on older pages. The official schedule lives at beachparkandride.com.

Where do you park for the tram?

There are two lots, and you can start from either one.

Grayton Beach Park and Ride, 1505 County Hwy 283 S, Santa Rosa Beach: 204 standard spaces, including 4 RV, 7 low-speed vehicle (LSV) and 9 ADA spaces, plus 4 EV charging stations, an air-conditioned lobby and restrooms.
393 Beach Park and Ride, 1668 S County Hwy 393, Santa Rosa Beach: 74 spaces, including 4 ADA spaces, restrooms and an indoor waiting area.

Both lots are in the county's paid parking program. As of October 2026, rates are $5 per day from November through February and $5 per hour or $15 per day from March through October; vehicles with a disability placard or plate park free. See the 30A beach parking guide for passes and rules.

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Routes and hours (off-season, as of October 2026)

The off-season schedule took effect October 1, 2026. All trams run daily.

From 393 Beach Park and Ride - Ed Walline Express: straight to Ed Walline Regional Beach Access at Gulf Place. Every 10 minutes, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (last departure 6:50 p.m.). - Dune Allen Local: Dune Allen, Fort Panic, Gulfview Heights and Blue Mountain regional accesses, then Grayton Beach Park and Ride. Every 60 minutes, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (last departure 6:30 p.m.).

From Grayton Beach Park and Ride - Grayton Express: straight to the Bets "Beachmama" Haynes Regional Beach Access at 44 Hotz Ave in Grayton Beach. Every 10 minutes, 6 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. (last departure 9:40 p.m.). - Blue Mountain Local: Blue Mountain, Gulfview Heights, Dune Allen and Fort Panic regional accesses, then 393 Beach Park and Ride. Every 60 minutes, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (last departure 6 p.m.).

In summer, local routes have run every 30 minutes, and from Memorial Day to Labor Day the service adds stops at Grayton Beach State Park and Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. A third lot, the Driftwood Road Municipal Parking Facility, is under construction and is planned to connect to Miramar Regional Beach Access.

After Hurricane Isaias: Beach Park and Ride resumed service on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, according to Walton County Tourism. Check the official schedule before you go while recovery work continues.

How to ride

Pick the beach you want and find its route above.
Park at that route's lot and pay by QR code, text or kiosk using your license plate number. No cash is accepted for parking.
Board with your gear. Tram staff can help load and unload it.
If your first stop feels crowded, you can get back on and ride to another stop on the loop.
Note the last departure time.

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FAQ

Is the 30A beach tram really free?

Yes. Walton County Tourism describes the Beach Park and Ride tram as free to ride. You pay only to park at the Grayton Beach or 393 lot, and drivers with a disability placard or plate park free.

Does the tram run in the off-season?

Yes, as of October 2026. The off-season schedule that began October 1 runs daily, with the two express routes every 10 minutes and the two local loops every 60 minutes.

Can I take the tram to Topsail Hill or Grayton Beach State Park?

Only during summer service, which runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park was also closed after Hurricane Isaias as of October 18, 2026.

Can I park at the tram lot overnight?

No. The county's municipal lots operate from 5 a.m. to midnight. A car left between midnight and 5 a.m. gets a $500 citation, or $750 if it is paid after 30 days.