This Destin Beach Access was close to the Airbnb my friends and I rented. All the beach access…read morepoints 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!

Easy entry and exit. Beach was full but plenty or room for everyone so it still didn't feel like…read moreyou were close to each other.

Just stopped by here today as a quick little side-trip from Miramar Beach. A Bayou by the way is a…read morebody of brackish water (freshwater/salt water) mix. We went to the day-use area which features one .75 mile trail into the woods, as well as a pathway along one side of Bayou. The trail was nice, flat and full of shade. I learned a lot about the local plants. Bayou/Lake very scenic. the bathroom also was maintained and clean. A great little side trip!

Gorgeous park! It is a WWII gunnery which is why we wanted to come. I was hoping for some history…read morestops in the park but I didn't see anything. The day area restrooms were closed but there was one for guests to use at the ranger station. They were also renovating the camp sites so all of the trails in the back of the park were closed. The one open trail was only .75 miles so we did a few laps and walked along the bayou for some steps. I would like to return when the trails are open and see the rest of the park.

Always a good time ...my pretty moment full of sunshine and Beach vibes on the Gulfstream.. Destin…read morewhite sand. .warm clean water. Family and friends come down to your peace on the Southeast!!

Nice white sand. Clean beach. Parking available. Calm waters. Restaurants nearby. Great for…read morefamilies or alone for relaxation.

What a lovely stroll the Okaloosa Island Pier afforded us on our recent trip to the Fort Walton…read moreBeach area. For a nominal fee of a couple dollars per person, you can enjoy a walk out on this wonderfully maintained pier, affording you beautiful views of the water and beach. Seriously, what's not to love? There are folks who fish from the pier and you may do so but the pier charge is a bit more for that. It was fun to see the anglers wetting their lines while we strolled by. I believe you can even rent fishing gear right on the spot if you're traveling and don't have it with you. For us, we just enjoyed the peace and serenity of strolling down the pier and then doing a little ocean gazing. Get to it!

We saw the pier while on the beach and decided to go the next day. It's $2 to walk and $8 to fish,…read moreand we really should've realized while in line that it was primarily a fishing spot. People walked by with all their catches and everything. We each paid the $2 to walk anyway, and the entire pier is lined with people fishing! We did go during Memorial Day weekend, so I understand this is a busier time, but wow. It made for a smelly walk. Only the area near the shore had space for taking photos, so we were off the pier in like 10 minutes. Going for the sunset seemed great until actually being there, but we did learn from the signs on the pier that they would have a firework show, which we came back for. The firework show was about 5-ish minutes long, but it was great! They go all out at the end, so there's a lot of fireworks going off.

This is a beautiful beach with white sand and an amazing water view. Destin, Florida is a great…read moreplace to escape to the beach and spend some time. Here there is adequate parking and just an overall great feel.

Destin, Florida is a city in NW Florida located in the Panhandle. They have gained notoriety as the…read morebeaches are magical with Emerald Waters and Powdery White Sand. Interesting fact, the sand is that way from granite deposits that flow from North GA and beyond all the way down into the Gulf as silt. Because of the beaches, the area attracts more and more tourist every year and IMO is getting more luxurious as the years go by. I've noticed better restaurants, more aesthetically pleasing looking buildings and just a more upscale feel with each visit. I'm writing this here because I noticed many of the beaches along the 6 mile coast are PRIVATE. I'm not sure which beach to actually post this review but I find that simply horrible, ridiculous, backwards and restrictive! Who adds gates with Codes to a beach?!?! I can understand a handful of properties and major resorts but to secure majority of the coastline with Controlled Access? In my particular visit I stayed at a resort and had the codes for entry/exit but found many people having difficulty simply getting to the beach! I don't think they knew the beaches would have controlled Access! Even to exit, you need a code! That's shameful! It was frustrating to see people struggle with umbrellas/coolers and chairs only to have to find the Public Beach and have to walk back to their car. May I add the city also doesn't have any form of boardwalk to enjoy a long walk down the coast or some form of transportation to maneuver the public/private beaches! You're basically on your own! I'm curious Who/When/How that got approved because that's definitely some backwards N. Florida, My Property, ME, ME, ME planning! I'm not a resident but I believe some things on this planet are public and Imo a beach is one of them! Plus their has to be better ways to protect and maintain these beaches than blocking them off from the general public. Any who, for anybody planning a Trip to Destin, Please do your homework! Visit the website below which has hyperlinks for all the beaches which explains access points/fees/sizes of the beach and more details. I'll also attach a picture which shows a few of the main Public Beaches. It does appear the largest beach is Henderson Beach with1.22 miles of shoreline. Seems like the general "Dump the masses" area. The others are significantly smaller! smh. Any who I hope this helps! One Last detail, We had many umbrellas and chairs however this was literally the 1st beach that didn't have Umbrellas for sale on the beach. It's just very restrictive down there and is worthy of a review! https://www.cityofdestin.com/281/Beach-Information

Great beach in Florida! It's super pretty and just a short drive from the Sandestin Golf and Beach…read moreResort where we stayed. It's very pretty and we usually set up our beach chairs near the Beach House.

Our stay included access to Private Miramar Beach, which was truly beautiful. We spent wonderful…read moretime there, capturing pictures, enjoying the sunrise and sunset, and having fun in the water with family.

I was here in the off season but, the water was crystal clear. The water was calm and quiet. The…read morebeach was clean and kept nice. Their was not much parking but you can park on the sidewalk of the street. I did not go in the water since it was cold and December. I will be back when it's warmer to check it out. No specific beach hours of closing, but said no dogs on the beach.

You have to purchase a $10 day pass but it can get you into all national parks (including the one…read morein destin so worth it) Great beach for the little ones! Calm waves, and a lot of hermit crabs in the water! The kids had a blast digging for hermit crabs! If you have small kids that don't have as much fun going to the real beach (like my 2 year old who is afraid of the waves) this is the spot for you!

I like this set up on Eglin AFB, best hours are around 5pm, when the sun is blaring down on you and…read moreits not too cold. The water is FREEZING, so its perfect for running around and going nuts in. The only downside is the ants by the benches were the parents usually chill out at. Upside is that it's right across from the Unity Park playground so the kids can go nuts between the two locations in the summer. It's a fun cool down spot. I love coming here when we get a chance.

Great place to take the kids in the warmer months. Not too crowded, no litter, just a nice peaceful…read morepark to hang out