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.

awesome beach. they have a trolly that comes to the parking lot to take you to the beach access…read morewhich is really nice. large beach and very family friendly people. not a party type beach and more for relaxing.

Grayton Beach is the perfect blend of natural beauty and laid-back charm. The sand is soft and…read morewhite, the water is that stunning emerald green Florida is famous for, and the whole place has a wonderfully relaxed, old-Florida feel. There's a great mix of people--families, couples, and solo beachgoers all enjoying the peaceful atmosphere. We loved the beach access, the clean facilities, and how easy it was to find a spot to spread out and enjoy the sun.

You have to try this spot! It is known to locals, as we were told to go visit this spot by a family…read morewe had visited with on the pier near Okaloosa Island. We were in search of dolphins and sharks, and the gal who told us about this local spot mentioned that she has always seen tons of wildlife in this area. It was not too difficult to find, but it took a little bit of looking at the map to locate. It is located right off Gulf Shores Drive. Know that this road dead ends, but it is located right before the dead end. You can pay to park on the street, and the small beach trail is located on the left.. Follow the path through a narrow opening, and it leads you to the bay. Crazy enough, this is where all the sunset dolphin tours go to search for the dolphins. You can't beat the location, as it only cost five dollars to park! You get the same view as the sunset dolphin cruise boats. Unfortunately, due to the hurricane, the bay was quite rough. We were not able to see anything, but I realize that is very uncharacteristic to this area. Due to the hurricane, the waters were rough and filled with dirt. The natural emerald like color was a replaced with dark, murky waters. It was still a wonderful spot to see the sunset! You could climb up onto the rocks and just watch the sun disappear beyond the bay. I definitely will go back! We met a nice local at the spot, and we were told that this is the perfect place to find decent size seashells. I think this would've been a completely different experience if the water were clear and the waves were not as rough. We were also told that around the rocks, around the perimeter of the bay, sharks are sometimes seen stocking their prey. I'm sure there were some in the water, but like I said, due to the hurricane, visibility was rough. It is definitely a hidden gem, and I cannot wait to go back!

Came down here for sunset. We walked down to the jetty and saw some dolphins. Really pretty. I…read moredidn't see any bathrooms. I think you are supposed to pay to park.

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.

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!

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

Quiet and serene. If you are looking for a beach experience with few people and no buildings, this…read moreis your spot. Must take own chairs and drinks since there are no suppliers nearby.

If you are looking for a chill beach with low crowds this the place for you! I enjoy a full "me…read moreday" At Princess Beach! The beach was full but wasn't overly crowded.

Unbelievable beautiful scenic park. I still dream of this place. Got to walk my dog along…read morebeautiful paths set high in the dunes. Wish I could have taken him on the beach.

Gorgeous place to enjoy the beach. Free parking. Clean bathrooms. Million dollar panoramic views of…read morethe beach. I could stare at the beach for hours here. I went here twice. Can't wait to come back here again!