Are there any free beaches in Destin?

Destin is lucky to have numerous public beach access locations, almost none of which cost money to park at (for now) or cost money to enter. Spanning from Okaloosa Island to the west to the end of Scenic Highway 98 on the east end, there are nearly 20 access locations.



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There are 13 public beach areas in the city of Destin, Florida and they are all different sizes with different amenities.

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After the sun sets, the beach is a whole new playground! Bring a bucket and some red flashlights (the red light protects local sea turtles) and search for ghost crabs scurrying across the sand.

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Destin is known as the World's Luckiest Fishing Village. The city houses the largest and most elaborately equipped fishing fleet in the State of Florida. In addition to fishing, recreational opportunities include golf, tennis and water sports, including diving and snorkeling.

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Norriego Point is very popular with the locals due to its close proximity to the Destin Harbor restaurants and activities. One of the most popular ways to visit this location is to rent pontoons or seadoos from various rental companies in the harbor.

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According to www.destinbeachvacationrentalsinc.com, alcohol is allowed on the beach, but not in state parks. Similar to Gulf Shores and Pensacola, glass is not allowed. Public beaches in the Destin area that are operated by Okaloosa County have separate rules and regulations. NO GLASS on the beach.

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The best time to visit Destin is in April and May when the water is warm, the sun is shining and the temperatures are comfortable (expect highs in the mid-70s and 80s).

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Traveling by public transportation in Destin Emerald Coast (EC) Rider is a public transportation company operating in Destin and Okaloosa County. It runs 10 bus routes within the county. Routes 30, 32, and 33 are especially popular with visitors as they go along U.S. Route 98 – the Emerald Coast Parkway.

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Panama City Most Definitely !!!!! The beaches are beautiful, not as expensive as Destin and there are more things to do !! Destin is much more expensive. you can get much nicer accomodations in PC for a much lower price than Destin.

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When compared with the travel costs of nearby destinations, Destin is a cheaper place to visit. Not only are the costs cheaper when traveling to Destin but it's also less expensive to spend time in this Florida destination overall.

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Needless to say guest interested in a bustling, fun, and diverse nightlife are sure to find their home away from home in Destin! The sounds and sights of Destin Florida at night are hard to beat. Places like the Destin Harbor come alive with clubs, restaurants, concerts, plays, and more!

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