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

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.

Book this adventure! Sunnie is a true gem in the area! You can give her the reigns to plan your…read morepaddle or you can request something special (picnic or proposal on swing island anyone??). She is so knowledgeable about her skill and leaves you nothing to worry or be nervous about. She is educated and experienced on the area, the weather, the water conditions, safety, and all of the things. I love how personal and friendly she is; paddling with her was much more enjoyable than a larger company with a cookie cutter experience for everyone. I paddled alone and she took my daughter with her on hers. I was able to learn and enjoy my time while watching my daughter do fun things as well. It was just carefree and fun. Highlights are the hidden swings, little islands, and the occasional dolphin popping up to greet us. BOOK IT, FRIEND!

We had a great time! Sunnie was the best tour guide you could ask for!! Was very prepared and…read moreextremely knowledgeable. She took some amazing pictures of the three of us on our adventure. I would highly recommend!!!

This is a very cool smaller park with a few cool statues on property. Probably my favorite was a…read morestatue of two parents and two young children dressed in period clothing sitting on a bench. There is not much to this park, but the statues and water view should be more than enough. The park is located on a main strip through Fort Walton Beach, Florida and I would recommend a visit here if you find yourself in this town and just want to chill for a moment or two, hey, go for three. Again, it is a small park and parking is definitely a challenge, but otherwise a nice place to chill at for a bit.

Admission and parking is free. This is a cute little park. Maybe be good for older children or…read moreadults. Has a lot of seating with benches along the water and a gazebo. It have a dock that you can fish off of. "Homeless" people or professional panhandlers tend to beg for money in this area during peak tourist seasons, but that can be witnessed in most of the downtown areas.

My husband took my eleven year old son out for his first deep sea fishing trip July 24. He was…read morejoined by two of his friends and their ten year old daughter and eight year old son. Capt Brantley and his deckhand AJ were so accommodating and did an amazing job teaching the kids. It was the towards the end of red snapper season and they caught their limit. The kids came back wanting to do it again with so many great stories! If you are looking for a family charter, this is your boat!

A big shout out to Hiliner Charters and Crew! We had a corporate team building experience and were…read morefortunate to be aboard Hiliner Charters' Full Draw. The crew was very interactive and truly interested in ensuring we had a great experience. Our group was one of a few who caught fish that day! We look forward to returning next year to enjoy Hiiliner Charters again. Thank you for making our afternoon a great one!

Mossy Head Park is a small but pleasant enough park. It has a children's playground, a pavilion, a…read moresmall walking path, bathrooms and a small parking lot. It is well-maintained and again, is not big, but i would recommend here.

Awesome experience! Clean and safe. If you can bring two cars, and park one at the bottom then…read moredrive the other to the top to put in, you will save a mile walk with your float in 95degree heat. They have a great snack bar too! Enjoy!!!

Niceville was my home in the late 1980s. I moved out of state 22 years ago. There used to be a…read morelanding at the creek but not much else. Now, there is a developed parking area, a mile-long boardwalk with lots of places to rest, walk down to the water, swim, etc. There are signs describing flora and fauna. The park even has a Pavillion large enough for sizable gatherings and events. There is security present and it seems very family friendly. I am impressed. Niceville has grown up. I loved walking the boardwalk and memory lane simultaneously...

Great beach, clean and wasn't too crowded. Water was very calm and relaxing. The close by white…read moresand dunes are very cool!

Great spot with usually a decently amount of parking if you time it right! I love that there are…read morebathrooms as well. Beautiful beaches as you'd expect in the area!