We are staying at a condo that is right next to the beach. Last night we decided to go to the beach…read moreand watching the sunset. It is kind of cold at night during march. The sands were so soft and floury in texture. This place was not too busy at the evening time, which was nice, probably due to weather.

We drove over to Crystal Sands Beach after a track meet in Jacksonville, FL. This was the first…read morebeach I've been to in the Panhandle area. It was a great introduction. White sand, clear water and very peaceful. Definitely coming back soon!

We had to make a reservation to enter the beach area. It was $6 per vehicle. There are a lots of…read moreparking spaces. The gentlemen who did our reservation checked in were super kind and resourceful on where to park. It was a straight shot to walking on the beach. They had showers & clean bathrooms to use.

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.

Wonderful experience. Workers are awesome. Great place to canoe and raft. I highly recommend giving…read moreit a go. Burn some calories and enjoy the views

My family and I had the best time - we had a few hours to kill on a drive down south. Stopped here…read moreoff a recommendation from friends! The springs are great and enjoyable and the paddling back to the livery is such a fun adventure! We took our kids (ages 10, 9 and 6) everyone had a wonderful time.

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.

Great service and mai tais! Great casual tiki atmosphere. Nice variety of rum drinks.read more

This is a pretty cool tiki shack, and it is a shack, on the beach in the Sandestin resort. The…read morecocktails are pretty tasty and served pretty quickly. It's a bit pricey but it's at a resort, so what ya gonna do? I'll be back next time I stay here.

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.

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

Destin is OVER! The private beaches have taken over. The public beaches are terrible & few. Destin…read moreUSED to be nice. Its garbage now with huge areas of beaches roped off & no one is using them while most aren't allowed. We WASTED our vacation coming here this year. Do not come. If you want to be packed on a "private" resort beach on chairs for rent ONLY for $55 per day! This is FLORIDA not St Thomas. The mayor sold all the beaches. Its terrible, over priced & now for nothing but empty chair packed beach. Seriously do not come.

Unit #105 Our family just could not be happier! This beach villa is perfect for a family group of…read more12. The decor is relaxing, beachy and playful! The door code for both the unit and private beach access makes the process fast and contactless. The home is better than pictured! It was very clean with not a trace of sand! The community pool has a restroom facility and hose to wash feet if you have beach sand! There are some shaded areas and plenty of seating! Walking across the street to a private entrance to the beach is highly convenient. Each bedroom has a balcony for outdoor views. Bring your beach towels and prepare to have loads of fun in the sun!

Beautiful condos #101 or #113 in Miramar Beach which is just steps from Destin beaches. There are…read more others to rent at this company; but these I've stayed or toured. It's located on quiet Highway Scenic 98. Book it : www.harmonybeachvacations.com