Short answer: if you’re staying in Rosemary Beach, Alys Beach or Watersound and want a full gym that sells visitor passes, Grayton Beach Fitness is about 20 minutes west by car outside peak season. Take 30A west to the Grayton Beach light for the scenic way (roughly 9 to 11 miles, about 25 to 30 minutes), or go up to US 98 for the usually quicker way (about 13 miles, about 20 minutes). Visitors are welcome on day, 3-day and week passes, and classes are open to guests. Here’s how to get there and what to expect.
How far is it from the east end of 30A?
We ran the routes through a mapping engine instead of guessing. Without traffic:
| Starting from | Via US 98 | Via 30A |
|---|---|---|
| Watersound | About 20 min, 12.9 mi | About 24 min, 9.0 mi |
| Alys Beach | About 20 min, 12.9 mi | About 26 min, 10.0 mi |
| Rosemary Beach | About 20 min, 13.1 mi | About 29 min, 11.0 mi |
30A is the shorter drive but the slower one, because it runs through Seagrove, Seaside and WaterColor at low speeds. In summer and on holiday weekends, traffic on 30A can double those times. If you’re here in peak season, go early or take 98.
Two ways to get here
Along 30A (the scenic way)
- Head west on Scenic Highway 30A through Seagrove, Seaside and WaterColor.
- At the Grayton Beach traffic light, turn right (north) onto County Road 283.
- We’re in the first shopping center on the left, in the stand-alone building behind Hurricane Oyster Bar.
Via US 98 (usually quicker)
- Head north to US Highway 98 and turn left (west).
- Turn left (south) onto County Road 283 toward Grayton Beach.
- We’re just north of the 30A light, behind Hurricane Oyster Bar. If you reach the light, you’ve gone just past us.
Either way, put 55 Logan Ln, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 in your map app.
What’s worth the drive
- A full training floor. Treadmills, ellipticals, spin bikes and rowing machines for cardio; free weights up to 120 lbs plus Cybex, Atlantis and Precision Series strength machines.
- Published visitor prices. You know what a pass costs before you get in the car.
- Classes open to guests. No membership needed, and a drop-in class is $7.
- A family-owned gym. Paul and Debbie Hunter founded Grayton Beach Fitness in 2004 and still run it day to day.
Visitor pass prices
| Pass | Price | How it works |
|---|---|---|
| 1-day pass | $30 | One day, staffed hours |
| 3-day pass | $75 | 3 visits within one week of your first check-in |
| Week pass | $95 | 7 consecutive days from your first check-in |
Florida sales tax is added at checkout ($32.10, $80.25 and $101.65 with tax). Buy on the guest passes page and check in at the front desk. Passes are good during staffed hours: Monday to Friday 7am to 6pm, Saturday and Sunday 8am to noon. If those hours don’t fit your week, the week pass has a 24/7 access add-on; ask at the desk. For how 24/7 access works, see our 24-hour gym page.
With a 20-minute drive each way, the 3-day pass is usually the best fit for a week in Rosemary Beach: three solid sessions, spaced out, with beach days in between.
Drop into a 9am class
Classes run at 9am on weekdays and guests are welcome:
- Cardio Sculpt: Monday and Wednesday
- TRX Bootcamp: Tuesday and Thursday
- HIIT Circuit: Friday
A drop-in class credit is $7, or $40 for a pack of 8. Classes are an extra fee for pass holders and need to be booked ahead in the ClubReady app. Schedules can shift with attendance and holidays, so check the classes page first. Outside peak season, leaving Alys Beach around 8:30 gets you there with time to settle in.
Coaching, groups and a baseline
New to the gym? Book a free orientation: a tour, a walk through the equipment and a mini movement assessment after a short wellness questionnaire. Our trainers also offer individual, partner and family sessions, and a SECA body composition scan is $45. See personal training.
In town with a big group for a wedding weekend, bachelorette trip or family reunion? We run private event classes on the beach, at your rental or in the gym. Contact us for details.
Staying further west? Read our guides to gyms near Seaside and WaterColor and the gym near Miramar Beach and Sandestin.
Common questions
Is there a gym near Rosemary Beach?
Grayton Beach Fitness, at 55 Logan Ln in Santa Rosa Beach, is about 20 minutes west of Rosemary Beach via US 98, or about 29 minutes straight along 30A, outside peak season. Visitors can buy day, 3-day or week passes.
Is there a gym near Alys Beach or Watersound?
Yes, the same one. From Alys Beach or Watersound it’s about 20 minutes via 98, or 24 to 26 minutes along 30A to the Grayton Beach light.
Do I need a membership?
No. A 1-day pass is $30, a 3-day pass $75 and a week pass $95, plus Florida sales tax.
Can I take a class as a visitor?
Yes. Drop-in class credits are $7 each or $40 for 8, booked in the ClubReady app.