Lots of parking, clean beach, and plenty of space when we went in October…read more The showers are out in the open, but was great to clean off the sand from our feet. No soap is allowed while showering. We went twice and the first time the gate attendant was a volunteer and the second time a ranger. Both times were very pleasant. I would visit again for a Destin trip. The parking is easy, the water is beautiful, and the sandbar is great for kids.

Pay to get in, buuuut plenty of parking and bathrooms available. They have rinse-off stations but…read morethey're basically low pressure misters. Only 2 out of 3 were working when we went and because of the low pressure, there was a long line of people waiting their turn to rinse off. There is zero shade here so definitely bring umbrella or some sort of shade option because the sun is brutal! The water though? Absolutely perfect! Crystal clear, refreshing swim with very mellow waves. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and will definitely visit again!

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 there's a restaurant at the park The Crab Trap. Very expensive one drink was $19, the…read morebeach is very nice has very fine soft white sand great place for kids the water is calm 50 yards of shore still waste deep. There is also a restroom and cloth changing station.

It is almost time to say goodbye to Paradise, two more days and we will have to go back to reality…read more We thoroughly enjoy the park, the beach and the restaurants in the area. It is always going to be 5 star review for the Resort but this time if this review was for the Ranger I would give a ONE star because he has decided to not buy dog poop bags and some people just don't clean up after their dogs if you don't provide the basics because they are not prepared and I don't blame them because you expect to find bags like in ANY other Florida State Park to find poop bags all over. Now instead there is dog sh!t in some places that the Ranger should go and pick it up himself just because he is trying to save money to finish construction of his new office and moving resources from one budget item to another is not the solution, please poop bags are a must Mr Ranger, adhere to your budget and buy some bags so whoever is unprepared can clean up after their dog.

Great trails, great park! We did 5 miles of trails and saw a lot. The terrain varied from paved, to…read moretrails, to sand to dunes. The trails are marked and there are several maps along the way. It would be hard to get lost. There are selfie spots along the trails too!! There are also trolleys that take you to the lake and to the beach. I would come back when in the area again for sure.

A hidden gem of a beach. Less crowed than most of the beaches around. There's a man made ref you…read morecan paddle or biggie board out to as well and see lots of cool fish. A tram runs every 1/2 hour to take you from the parking lot down to the beach.

Pristine beaches. Well preserved coastal Dunes. Miles of…read moresoft trails for running and hiking. Oh, and near perfect weather in late November. What's not to love about the Topsail Preserve Nature Park?! Having rented a house to quarantine in place with my mother - who lives not far from the area - I decided to venture out one day. Now, coming from the Pacific NW - I was very sensitive to protecting myself and others by wearing a mask and maintaining physical distancing. This is, however, the panhandle of Florida and the attention to public health science seems to be forgotten. On a Monday afternoon in the height of a second wave of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on a run through the area, I was the only person with a mask . . . and I was running. The tram that connects the parking lot to the beach passed me with a full compliment of passengers - no one wearing a mask or physical distancing. So I guess all of this is to say - Topsail is a beautiful beach park with a swath of pristinely preserved coastal nature - but perhaps wait until the case load decreases on the panhandle and/or we have better preventive options for protection (I.e. a vaccine) before venturing.

Make reservations as by appointment only. Great lecture about military history and then guided…read moretour. We went a couple years ago.

So, this place sounds amazing, and is probably amazing...if you can get in. My understanding is…read moreyou're required to be a member AND make an appointment. We thought it was a nature preserve that we could go and enjoy, similar to a local or state park, where you'd pay a fee for a day pass etc. Not the case. We called and were unable to reach anyone.

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

Beautiful and fun beach. Water is very calm and fun to play in. Sand is white and everything in…read moregolden hour is picture perfect

Friendly workers and easy to book! Small space to park so if you can come in one vehicle. I come…read moreever year to Destin and I would definitely use them again and I recommend them to anybody! I also called around before I booked with them and they had the best prices for the pontoon boats.

We were referred to Sailing South by another very reputable local…read more Operator that we used in the past, but was booked for this week. Amanda and others at Sailing South were very very professional and Welcomed our family's reservation - they even offered a great Combo package of a brand new Pontoon/WaveRunner that made the trip awesome!! When our group arrived - they had everything ready and got us checked-in Quickly and got us out on the water in minutes. The deck hands were very thorough on all the safety and operational instructions. We had a great afternoon on Crab Island - and returned to the same helpful Staff at SS. They were great, by far the Best Pontoon rental experience We have ever had after coming to Destin for 16 years now. We now have found Our place to always get The Best service & deal in destin - I highly recommend these folks !!! Five Stars !!! Thanks for making our trip today awesome ! Terry Moffett and Family Dallas, Texas

Pretty nice dog park. Large dog area grass was blocked off, probably trying to grow it back. Great…read morefor dog on vacation needing some socialization!

This is the BEST dog park i have ever been to. Poop bags and trash cans are plenty and ALWAYS clean.read more

We enjoyed our time at the resort. I appreciated that they provided transportation back and forth…read moreto the beach. The room was clean and the owner was friendly. We had plenty of towels and chair/umbrella for beach. Water in room. Nice view of the bay and saw dolphins. Will visit again. The 4 is because there was a smell in the hallway. It might be the rugs.

Send Destin Golf and Beach Resort is wonderful! The property is beautiful with a wide variety of…read moreamenities for guest to enjoy. It is obvious, however, that each unit is owned by an individual and not by the resort itself. The unit that we were in was clean, comfortable, and the view was amazing. However, it did need some updates and modernization. This was a girls' trip myself and three other women were very comfortable in our condo. We were able to enjoy the ease of getting to the main attractions within Destin, Florida, and the comfort of returning to a spacious condo in the evening. The beach is gorgeous. The sand is perfect, and we were able to enjoy the waves! I will say that the instructions for use of the property were confusing. We were told that 2 chairs and an umbrella came with the package. Yet when we approached the stand to get the chairs and umbrella, we were told that they should be in the room which they were not. There was a exorbitant fee to rent chairs and umbrellas directly on the beach. We did face an issue at the pool. Our group of four African-American women upon entering the pool area were asked if we were supposed to be there. (That however, is not Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort's issue that is humanities issue!) By the same token, we met some extraordinary guests, with whom we enjoyed time in the pool and had a conversation on the property! Overall, I would say that I enjoyed my stay and would return to this property in the future!