Where do locals go to the beach in Destin?

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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Princess Beach This little-known gem is located on Okaloosa Island just west of the Destin bridge. Princess Beach is one of the more secluded beaches along the Emerald Coast. If you're looking to escape the crowds on other beaches, Princess Beach is the spot for you.

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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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The Best Beaches in Destin
  • Henderson Beach State Park. Walk up the boardwalk over the sand dunes to one of Florida's best locations – the Henderson Beach State Park. ...
  • Miramar Beach. The Emerald coast boasts some of the clearest waters in the US, and Miramar beach is no exception. ...
  • Okaloosa Island. ...
  • James Lee Beach. ...
  • Crab Island.


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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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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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Destin will see the highest crowds during the summer and traffic is heavy, especially in the evenings and all day on the weekends. As far as the summer tourists go, the crowd will consist of mostly families with children and there will be no shortage of activities and events aimed towards them.

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When To Go. Destin is typically a summer destination. Families enjoy coming to the beach during spring, summer, and fall breaks, but it's a little-known secret that fall (September-October) is the best time to come, when the crowds have thinned but the weather-and water-are still warm.

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Nestled between Seacrest and Rosemary Beach, Alys Beach, FL is a New Urbanist community made almost entirely of white stucco buildings. Inspired by the elegant architecture of Bermuda, each building is stylish on its own, and viewed as a whole, the town is striking.

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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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Harbor District Parking Details BEACH PARKING: Residents without a pass, as well as visitors, will pay a rate of $20 per 4 hours for beach parking. HARBOR DISTRICT PARKING: Residents without a pass, as well as visitors, will pay a flat rate of $15 for all day parking.

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Sand Crabs are your answer! Sand Crabs are usually only out at night and they are ghostly white and can only be spotted with flashlights. They are quick little creatures as well.

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Spring Weather in Destin There will be some nice beach days if the sun is shining but if it's overcast, most will find it too cold to enjoy. It does warm up significantly in April and early May and it starts to become more comfortable to swim in the Gulf of Mexico.

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Destin will see the highest crowds during the summer and traffic is heavy, especially in the evenings and all day on the weekends.

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Furthermore, here in Destin, Florida we have incredibly fine white quartz sand lining our shores making the perfect backdrop for light to penetrate, further exaggerating whatever molecules, phytoplankton or algae are left in the water, bringing out the dominant color.

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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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