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This beach was fairly nice. I've been here a couple of times prior to the visit this past weekend. The beach was definitely nice both this year and the last. The sand was nice and pretty white. It wasn't too bad playing volleyball on it either. It wasn't the softest sand, but it also wasn't terribly granular and rough. The water was free of seaweed so it was nice to swim in. I don't remember it ever being super crowded these past two years, but then again, it could be early in the beach season--April. Although parking wasn't an issue since my group rented a condo that faced this beach, I did see public access points and parallel parking spots along the beach area.
This beach was walking distance from the time share I was staying at and it is beautiful! You'll see families, people jogging, people swimming, boats, etc. along the beach, you'll have some food/drink options too.
This beach is near the city of Destin and I say with no exaggeration that this is the prettiest beach in America, maybe even in the world. From the Caribbean, to Hawaii, I've seen a lot of beaches and this is the nicest beach I've been to. White, clean sand and crystal blue water... I must stop taunting myself now. I've almost been home for 24 hours and I'm already having withdrawals. I must go back soon! It stays imaculantly clean because each morning, Walton County removes whatever is left over night. I watched from my balcony, several mornings as wave boards, umbrellas and the other costly non disposable items were toted off in the back if the County owned truck. That kind of sucks, but pay attention to the signs people. Maybe they intended to dispose of them anyways. I was there during Spring Break and it was never very crowded at all. I'm not sure if that applies to the entire beach, or just the area that I stayed near, but several days we walked along the beach and never witnessed a very crowded area of Miramar. One day we are at Pompano Joe's, another day having drinks at The Crab Trap, and dinner the last day at the Surf Hut. I'm not sure if all of those places would be considered as Miramar beach or not, but they're all walkable from there, so I'd thought I mention them. Get there ASAP! I know I'm already planning my trip back. It was only about a ten hour drive, so it's not too bad of a drive, my Lexingtonian friends.
I'm a sucker for any beach n stopped for a quick fix.. The beach/ocean: Miramar is beautiful, the sand was white n silky, gentle surf, bathtub warm water. The area itself: Concrete jungle. If I were to return - I would definitely go during off-peak times n drive the coast until I found a remote piece of heaven vs a crowded n commercial setting this area offers.
Grab your bikinis or swim trunks, sun tan or sun block lotion, umbrella, towels, beach chairs, water, sunglasses and a good book and get ready for some much needed R&R! Powder white sandy beaches and blue ocean waves awaits you this summer!! But first you must brave the Florida roads to get to this beach town! Once your in the area be prepared to deal with stop and go traffic and flocks of pedestrians trying to get to the beach. Once your in the area and your the driver, patience is highly recommended since you will need to find a designated parking spot. Once you've made your way to the beach, peace descends and you will be glad you came! One of the most scenic beach I've encountered. There are lots of beach front condos for rent. You may need to rent in advance to get the really good spots but it's worth it!!
We are so disappointed with the small amount of access if you aren't staying on the beach front. You are treated like a "second class citizen" when you walk down to the beach. There are umbrella companies on almost the entire beach, except between cones approximately 60ft wide only that you're allowed to set up your own chairs and umbrellas. They charge $60 a day for one small umbrella and two wood chairs. Everyone is piled up in the small area that doesn't want to pay or can't afford to pay the $60. So disappointed.
Gorgeous sand!! It was to cold for us to swim but the water is a beautiful Blue and the sand is soft and white. We rented a house near by and had access to the beach through frangista beach properties. We sadly came at spring break so there was a ton of loud music, drinking, cussing, and drunk kids. Would love to come back when the stereos aren't blaring and just listen to the waves.
I can see why this area is called the Emerald Coast with its pretty blue green water. I never spent time in the panhandle, it's always been Central or South, Florida. The beaches did not disappoint. Very pretty with soft sand. Definitely a relaxing beach with not many people.
We went first week of August. Weather was good and hot. A little crowded on the weekends but mid week traffic wasn't so bad. A nice beach. A lot of private beaches with chair service if you want that.
First time to the panhandle with the family. After lots of debate, the family settled on this location for the weekend. Everyone had a great time with almost no complaints. The water was clear and the sand was soft and white. The restaurants were fun and an adventure in itself.
I love it! White sand, very nice clear water and very relaxing not many people running around witch was a good thing. One of my favorite beaches in destin every time I go I always have to go back. It's great!!!
Absolutely gorgeous beach to visit. It's super clean hardly any seaweed clear blue water and white soft sand! Waterproof camera and goggles are a must to capture all the little fishes that are literally swimming at your feet just amazing I'm leaving this morning and I'm already having withdrawals love it here beautiful beach!
Today August 14 2016 the beach is perfect. The weather is hot, but there is a nice strong breeze to keep us cool. The beaches aren't over crowded as well. The water is relatively clear and clean compared to other times when it was full of junk.
1 month ago
This Destin Beach Access was close to the Airbnb my friends and I rented. All the beach access points is this area require an access code to open the gate. The white sand beach was beautiful but be prepared for all soft sand until you make it to the shoreline. For anyone with disabilities this beach could be a difficult to navigate. The other hurdle was the long set of stairs from the street to the beach. My friends and I were fortunate that we met guys each way, arriving and leaving, who carried our huge cart down and up the stairs for us. So be prepared. Otherwise I enjoyed my time at the beach with friends! read more
6 months ago
9 years ago
Beautiful beaches with free public parking. May get a little difficult to find parking during peak hours. We came on a Thursday morning and the beach was packed with people. Clean, white soft sands. Water is beautiful and clear. The gulf is beautiful in the Florida panhandle. Nice deck to get onto the beaches. I can see why it is packed since the beaches are beautiful. read more
This beach was fairly nice. I've been here a couple of times prior to the visit this past weekend. The beach was definitely nice both this year and the last. The sand was nice and pretty white. It wasn't too bad playing volleyball on it either. It wasn't the softest sand, but it also wasn't terribly granular and rough. The water was free of seaweed so it was nice to swim in. I don't remember it ever being super crowded these past two years, but then again, it could be early in the beach season--April. Although parking wasn't an issue since my group rented a condo that faced this beach, I did see public access points and parallel parking spots along the beach area. read more
12 years ago
This beach is near the city of Destin and I say with no exaggeration that this is the prettiest beach in America, maybe even in the world. From the Caribbean, to Hawaii, I've seen a lot of beaches and this is the nicest beach I've been to. White, clean sand and crystal blue water... I must stop taunting myself now. I've almost been home for 24 hours and I'm already having withdrawals. I must go back soon! It stays imaculantly clean because each morning, Walton County removes whatever is left over night. I watched from my balcony, several mornings as wave boards, umbrellas and the other costly non disposable items were toted off in the back if the County owned truck. That kind of sucks, but pay attention to the signs people. Maybe they intended to dispose of them anyways. I was there during Spring Break and it was never very crowded at all. I'm not sure if that applies to the entire beach, or just the area that I stayed near, but several days we walked along the beach and never witnessed a very crowded area of Miramar. One day we are at Pompano Joe's, another day having drinks at The Crab Trap, and dinner the last day at the Surf Hut. I'm not sure if all of those places would be considered as Miramar beach or not, but they're all walkable from there, so I'd thought I mention them. Get there ASAP! I know I'm already planning my trip back. It was only about a ten hour drive, so it's not too bad of a drive, my Lexingtonian friends. read more
I'm a sucker for any beach n stopped for a quick fix.. The beach/ocean: Miramar is beautiful, the sand was white n silky, gentle surf, bathtub warm water. The area itself: Concrete jungle. If I were to return - I would definitely go during off-peak times n drive the coast until I found a remote piece of heaven vs a crowded n commercial setting this area offers. read more
Grab your bikinis or swim trunks, sun tan or sun block lotion, umbrella, towels, beach chairs, water, sunglasses and a good book and get ready for some much needed R&R! Powder white sandy beaches and blue ocean waves awaits you this summer!! But first you must brave the Florida roads to get to this beach town! Once your in the area be prepared to deal with stop and go traffic and flocks of pedestrians trying to get to the beach. Once your in the area and your the driver, patience is highly recommended since you will need to find a designated parking spot. Once you've made your way to the beach, peace descends and you will be glad you came! One of the most scenic beach I've encountered. There are lots of beach front condos for rent. You may need to rent in advance to get the really good spots but it's worth it!! read more
8 years ago
5 years ago
We are so disappointed with the small amount of access if you aren't staying on the beach front. You are treated like a "second class citizen" when you walk down to the beach. There are umbrella companies on almost the entire beach, except between cones approximately 60ft wide only that you're allowed to set up your own chairs and umbrellas. They charge $60 a day for one small umbrella and two wood chairs. Everyone is piled up in the small area that doesn't want to pay or can't afford to pay the $60. So disappointed. read more
Gorgeous sand!! It was to cold for us to swim but the water is a beautiful Blue and the sand is soft and white. We rented a house near by and had access to the beach through frangista beach properties. We sadly came at spring break so there was a ton of loud music, drinking, cussing, and drunk kids. Would love to come back when the stereos aren't blaring and just listen to the waves. read more
I can see why this area is called the Emerald Coast with its pretty blue green water. I never spent time in the panhandle, it's always been Central or South, Florida. The beaches did not disappoint. Very pretty with soft sand. Definitely a relaxing beach with not many people. read more
11 years ago
We went first week of August. Weather was good and hot. A little crowded on the weekends but mid week traffic wasn't so bad. A nice beach. A lot of private beaches with chair service if you want that. read more
9 years ago
First time to the panhandle with the family. After lots of debate, the family settled on this location for the weekend. Everyone had a great time with almost no complaints. The water was clear and the sand was soft and white. The restaurants were fun and an adventure in itself. read more
10 years ago
I love it! White sand, very nice clear water and very relaxing not many people running around witch was a good thing. One of my favorite beaches in destin every time I go I always have to go back. It's great!!! read more
10 years ago
11 years ago
Absolutely gorgeous beach to visit. It's super clean hardly any seaweed clear blue water and white soft sand! Waterproof camera and goggles are a must to capture all the little fishes that are literally swimming at your feet just amazing I'm leaving this morning and I'm already having withdrawals love it here beautiful beach! read more
Today August 14 2016 the beach is perfect. The weather is hot, but there is a nice strong breeze to keep us cool. The beaches aren't over crowded as well. The water is relatively clear and clean compared to other times when it was full of junk. read more
10 years ago
Beautiful! Except red tide was going on when we visited. We were told it was at the end of it, but man that was a terrible experience. If you don't know what red tide is just Google it. Not fun. It rained most of that week except for two days. Don't go down there in December is my recommendation! But do go there at some point. It is a beautiful, very small Florida town. read more
11 years ago
Beautiful soft sugar sand...gorgeous emerald waters. Perfect temperatures. Many of the beaches offer umbrella and chair rental so you don't have to lug your stuff. We opted this for our long beach day. The sunset is gorgeous. Cotton candy and sea foam skies... Tip. Let yourself dry and sand shakes off much easier. read more
9 years ago
Beautiful beaches with amazing white sand. The ocean is fairly clean to. The whitest beaches I have very been too. They have chair and umbrella rentals all long the beach. You can also rent kayaks which is very fun. Overall a very family friendly beach! read more
12 years ago
11 years ago
Every year for the past 4 years this has been our family Spring Break destination and it never disappoints! The white soft sandy beaches are beautiful, the waves are great for family play, body surfing, wave jumping, banana boating...etc. This year seemed exceptionally crowded, maybe do to the fact that spring break fell right after easter...but still absolutely beautiful! Fun, great weather, and memories made! read more
12 years ago
This beach? This beach is simply heavenly to me. Unfortunately my time here was drastically short as we were traveling to Clearwater. We stayed at the Candlewood Suites about ten minutes away so running down to the beach for a couple quick visits was no big deal at all. This water was divine. Clear and beautiful shades of blue. White sand. Heavenly. I am planning on coming back for a proper visit as soon as possible. read more
12 years ago
Our family enjoyed a week at the Beach this Fall. The crowds were small but the sand and water were perfect. The Beach was clean and the perfect get away for us. read more
10 years ago
Great great great so beautiful great view clear water bring a net for the fish next to your feet . NO GLASS BOTTLES . Which is good I loved it will be back read more
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absolutely beautiful! miramar is the most amazing beach i've ever been to. the feel of the powdery white sand beneath my feet is unexplainable. the emerald waters are so clear. the locals are very nice as well. the water is a tad bit cold. read more
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We will be staying at Miramar Beach in a few weeks. Would you recommend renting chairs and umbrellas or will we be ok bringing our own?
We always bring our own.
We are staying for 2 mos. very excited. what's the temp like in Jan and feb. is there much shelling on the beaches?
