Just the beach I needed today. Tranquil and beautiful. Here The sand stretches like powdered sugar…read morebeneath your feet, while the water changes colors throughout the day, from pale jade in the morning to deep emerald beneath the afternoon sun. Pelicans glide low across the surf, and if you're lucky, a dolphin may appear briefly on the horizon before disappearing into the blue. Parking was easy. No crowds, just the place that feels like it's your own.

Eglin Matterhorn Beach is a natural beautiful beach. What they have you may not able to find it…read moreanywhere in United States. The sand is white and fine white sand. This is the best kept secrete at Destin Florida. The access has the walk through the Gulf Island National Seashore sand dune to the beach. The sand dune is very beautiful. Sand is very soft. This is the best place for sand dune pictures. The beach has no facilities. No life guard. They do have number to call in case of emergency. They do ask you to refer to Eglin Matterhorn so the emergency service can locate you which park of the Okaloosa Island. The dune is protected. They don't allow people to walk on it due to protected species. I do like the dune and beach at this location.

Great views. Average food. The pier is really nice. Fireworks on Thursdays. Very family friendly…read more Next time, I want to fish at the pier.

Sun, sand, shopping and good food. You couldn't ask for a better beach party!…read more The boardwalk at Fort Walton Beach near Okaloosa Island is a fun location that opens out onto the beach. There is a kite shop, a gelato shop, several boutiques and restaurants. The bottom area is shaded with several different seating areas. There is a huge parking lot, but it can be really crowded. We have always been able to find a parking space, but sometimes it has been way in the back. There are handicap parking spaces near the front. The pier is located next door. With the beach, ocean and three sand volleyball courts, in the front, and the pier next door you could make a day of it at The Boardwalk. At night, AJs, one of the restaurants, offers live music. Every Wednesday night at nine pm there is a fireworks show shot from the pier. The Boardwalk also offers other events throughout the year.

Great beach. Quiet compared to many other beaches in the area. Tram to the water -- every half…read morehour. Shallow beach so easy for children. Loved the sand dunes.

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.

This beach is absolutely stunning! White "sugar sand", clean, easily accessible, scenic, and all…read morearound a great beach to visit. It's located on the tip of Florida off the Gulf Coast. We spent the day here and got plenty of sun and it's November. I have tan lines and all!!! Great birthday trip for me and I will be back! Posted Nov 9, 2019.

Did you know located adjacent to Pompano Joe's restaurant there's an easier way for wheelchair…read morebound individuals to gain access to the beach shoreline? Well I didn't either. Courtesy of generous donations, there's a wheelchair with GIGANTIC AIR-FILLED WHEELS to make navigating the sand much easier. This is a godsend for those wheelchair bound individuals and their families. The chair helps riding across the sand more effortless. You never knew you needed this until you did. Thank you Mr. Dylan we appreciate you!!!! This is a white sand beach and it is truly beautiful for the eyes to see. Standing on the shoreline you can see the difference in colors of the water, which is due to the sand. Also funny to note, the sand IN THE WATER has various levels, on minute the water is at your knees and the next it's at your ankles. The waves are steady and often times fierce in strength. Glad to see that the powers that be post various flags to advise of the current strength, the presence of wildlife in the water and an indication/warning of heat advisories that may be present. Love the showers that are located at the top of the ramp, great for pre or post showers for body temperature acclimation and or cleansing from sand. Clean restrooms at the top of the ramp are available for your use prior to, during, or after swimming. This is PHENOMENAL having them in place, it's always when you need them they're hard to find. Having young kids in-tow, I PERSONALLY welcome CLEAN BATHROOMS. Ohhhh and I also love that there are trash receptacles at the base and the top of the ramp. Discard those empty containers, broken umbrellas and unwanted food items if you please. This beach is super clean and it's great to see everyone is chipping in to keep it that way. My advise if you're coming to be a temporary beach-bum: bring your chairs, ice coolers filled with ice-cold water, tent/umbrella, a big hat, towels and an attitude ready for fun. This is an awesome way to cool off, let the kiddies burn energy and make some memories at the same time. Happy to have been here; I will return to make more memories!!!

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.

Gorgeous powdered sugar beach with clear water. The area is perfect for dining out and shopping yet…read morenot over crowded like some other area local beaches.

Beautiful beach but can get crowded at times. On less crowded days it is calm and relaxing. Love it!read more

Love this beach. Especially body surfing at sunset or during the day. It's perfect and calm.read more

I enjoyed my time at Inlet beach during my vacation. Knowing it was a public beach, I wasn't…read moreexpecting much. I was pleasantly surprised that the beach is fairly empty in the mornings. Most of the beach is kept clean. Lifeguards are always on duty, patrolling the beaches. I don't understand the unpleasant reviews on this beach because it's not dog friendly. There are plenty of other beaches in the area that allow dogs.

For a public beach, this place is great. White sugar sand, free parking, a nice shower house, and…read moreyou can rent chairs and umbrellas right as you get on the beach. The water was crystal clear and calm today. Watch the flags for warnings. Inlet beach was easier to get to and nicer than the beach at our condo. I wish we would have found it a little earlier in our trip.