Absolutely recommend! I'm unsure why people would not. We took a ferry to the location and got…read moreoff at the bay side. Barges and boats will dock here and there is frequently a concession boat since the island has no amenities. A little walk towards the gulf will bring you midway to a "kiddie pool" safe for kids to swim and play in or adults to relax. The water is truly great in both those spots. The gulf here is absolutely beautiful. There are small intact and crushed shells on the beach line and in the water about knee deep there are medium shells if you dig around. Waist deep are where the large shells are. There are plenty of these but you have to work for them. Bring goggles, flippers, etc. and it will be easy. We went on a day when the jelly larva were swarming so we stayed knee deep and still enjoyed ourselves and got a few good shells. If there had been no jellies we could have found A LOT more and bigger ones for sure. The further you walk down the gulf side the more secluded you will be. Get there on first boat out!

Cool beach in Florida! Will come again next year. Very nice weather year round, highly recommend…read moregetting jet skis.

I have been to many beaches and this area is one of the best. The sand dunes remind me of snow…read more There are several boardwalks that run along this area of beach. They are elevated so the view is breathtaking. I took my puppy for a walk and she loved it too. Don't go on the beach with your dog unless you have a permit.

This beach is clean and gorgeous. Soft white powder sand and emerald green water. Limited prime…read moreparking that fills up quickly especially during peak season (which is to be expected). Get here early! Ice Cream Truck makes it's rounds just as it did through local neighborhoods as a kid. Takes cash and cards. Fun little way to cool off. Food and drink within walking distance. Convenient because once you leave that parking spot, you are SOL. Family friendly atmosphere. Pack up the kids and go! Don't lock your keys in your car unless you have $120 and 1 1/2 hours to spare for a locksmith. Yep. Learned from experience. Overall excellent experience. Can't wait to go back someday.

This Destin Beach Access was close to the Airbnb my friends and I rented. All the beach access…read morepoints is this area require an access code to open the gate. The white sand beach was beautiful but be prepared for all soft sand until you make it to the shoreline. For anyone with disabilities this beach could be a difficult to navigate. The other hurdle was the long set of stairs from the street to the beach. My friends and I were fortunate that we met guys each way, arriving and leaving, who carried our huge cart down and up the stairs for us. So be prepared. Otherwise I enjoyed my time at the beach with friends!

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.

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!

This location is gorgeous! The beach sand is white and soft and the water is clear down to your…read moretoes. Busy weekends get crowded, but to be expected for this vacation destination.

Great place to have a vacation close to the beach. Nice pool very nice rooms. Great room service,…read morefriendly people great beaches, nice, white sand.

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.

This place that feels like summer no matter what time of the year you visit. The white sand is…read moreunbelievably soft and the waters are sparkling. Go for a swim, chill, or just take a long walk along the shoreline as this beach caters to anyone's needs. This lively place has it all; beach bars, families building sandcastles, and people parasailing/riding jetskis. There are so many seafood spots nearby too and there's even a pontoon rental or tours to the beautiful Shell Island, which I unfortunately missed out on but won't be making that mistake the next time around. Panama City Beach is a mix of perfect sand and warm temps. Yes it's that spring break spot so great for college students during that time and I'd probably steer clear during that time of the year but any of other time of the year it's the place to be for everyone else!

Panama City Beach Florida is a fun spot that holds a myriad of memories for me! "PCB" as we always…read moreknew it growing up in Huntsville, Alabama was the location of my first vacation! My neighborhood best friend, Charlotte's family, included me on their family vacation to PCB to stay in a motel with a *swimming pool* in PCB one summer when we were around ten or eleven years old. I still fondly remember our version of "crabbing" where we got a. a flashlight and b. a plastic bucket and scoured the actual PC beach at sundown to catch tiny crabs. We had so much fun doing this and absolutely begged her Momma to let us take them home and keep them as pets, which, of course was denied, and we would sadly release the little guys back to the edge of the Gulf! Fast forward a few years and my high school Sorority stayed either one or two weeks in a much nicer hotel in PCB with our fraternity brothers acting as chaperones (along with real chaperones). We girls worked so hard to earn the money for this trip meaning: gas, food, one night out to Captain Anderson's for a dinner cruise, one night out at a club (with fake IDs), any additional cash we would need (beer, putt-putt, additional clubbing nights) etc. We sailed in Hobie Cats for several days, and all wore our best spaghetti-strapped dresses and open toed shoes for our Captain Anderson's dinner cruise!! Thanks, Panama City Beach, for the myriad of fantastic memories and the upcoming tales to be told!