Do not swim beyond Crab Island. “STAY ON THE ISLAND.” The current is very very dangerous. Sometimes on the island, it's strong enough you will need to brace yourself while standing.
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The crystal-clear waters make it easy to see the abundant sea creatures that call Crab Island home. Snorkel gear is a popular rental item, and you'll see everything from schools of fish to stingrays and even sea turtles!
Yes, you can encounter Jellyfish while at Crab Island. For the most part, we mainly saw small, lemon sized floating blobs with no tentacles, and those didn't seem to sting.
Yet, it is protected from the surf and waves that you would typically experience along the beach. With that in mind, our bay is “brackish” water which is fresh, salt water, giving it the brownish color. Our bay also has a river, creeks, and springs that feed into it as well as the salt water from the Gulf.
Crab Island in Destin, Florida is a unique, can't-miss experience for anyone traveling to Florida's Gulf Coast. Just off the Destin bridge, Crab Island offers breathtaking views and warm, crystal clear water.
Crab Island is one of the most popular attractions in all of Destin. Featured on HGTV and Good Morning America, Crab Island's fame has been growing at a rapid pace. The shallow emerald green waters, obstacle courses and floating bars have made it one of the most popular things to do on the entire Gulf Coast.