What is the secret island in Destin Florida?

Destin's Crab Island is located in the Florida panhandle between Fort Walton Beach and Panama City. Nestled just north of the Destin Bridge, Crab Island is only accessible by boat. Though Crab Island looks close to shore, swimming there is not a safe or viable option, as the currents are strong and boat traffic heavy.



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Crab Island does not have restrooms. If you need to go to the bathroom, most people will releive themselves in the water or they ask a fellow boater for access to the restroom. If you have transportation, you can go back to the Harbor and use the restroom at one of the local restaurants.

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Destin is located in the picturesque Florida Panhandle, known for its beautiful beaches and pleasant weather year-round. Henderson Beach State Park is a must-visit destination in Destin, with its stunning sugar-white sand and numerous outdoor activities like hiking and camping.

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Are there crabs at Crab Island? Again, contrary to its name, Crab Island is not an island full of crabs. But you might find local sea life swimming in the emerald green waters of Crab Island including small crabs, fish, hermit crabs, dolphins and more.

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Destin-Fort Walton Beach isn't just paradise for beach bathers, water sports adventurers and nature lovers. It's a haven for foodies too. While our area is famous for its gulf-to-table seafood, don't miss out on mouth-watering steaks, finger-licking barbecue and unique dishes like alligator tacos.

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The lifeguards actively patrol the 7 miles of Destin beaches from March to October of each year. We encourage everyone to swim near a lifeguard and heed their advice on water safety conditions. Rip Current Information provided by the National Weather Service. View the National Weather Service Rip Current Risk Map.

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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.

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