Where Are The Destin Public Beach Access Points?
Those looking to fish or boat on the amazing Destin emerald-coast waters have plenty of options in the area renowned as the “world’s luckiest fishing village.” With 13 beach access points within the city limits of Destin, you’ll have lots of options for year-round water activities.
Here’s a run-down of the 13 public beach access points in Destin:
Barracuda Street Beach Access
Barracuda & Hwy 98 (Crystal Beach)
Destin, FL 32541
Hours: Daily, Dawn to Dusk
Calhoun Beach Access
Scenic 98 (Restaurant Row)
Destin, FL 32541
Hours: Daily, Dawn to Dusk
Crystal Beach Drive Beach Access
Crystal Beach Drive & Hwy 98 (Crystal Beach)
Destin, FL 32541
Hours: Daily, Dawn to Dusk
Henderson Beach State Park – Fee required.
17000 Emerald Coast Parkway
Destin, FL 3254
(850) 837-7550
Hours: Open daily from 8:00 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year.
Fees: $6 per vehicle, max. 8 people per vehicle. $4 for Single Occupant Vehicle. $2 for Pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass.
Features: Parking area, pavilion, picnic area with tables, playground, boardwalk, nature trail, campgrounds, ADA accessible plus beach wheelchair availability.
James Lee Park
3510 Scenic Hwy 98
Destin, FL 32541
(850) 689-5772
Hours: Daily, Dawn to Dusk
Features: Free admission, beach swim area, 166 parking spaces, 3 pavilions, 41 picnic tables, 9 dune walkovers, playground, public beach access, public restrooms with changing rooms, showers.
June White Decker Beach Park
1950 Scenic Hwy 98
Destin, FL 32541
Hours: Daily, Dawn to Dusk
Features: Free admission, bike racks, parking area, public restrooms, adjacent to the Silver Seas Condominiums.
Norriego Point Beach Access and Park
Gulf Shore Drive (Holiday Isle)
Destin, FL 32541
Hours: Daily, Dawn to Dusk
Features: Free admission. The park has special access to tide pools that provide areas for calm swimming.
O’Steen Beach Access
Gulf Shore Drive (Holiday Isle)
Destin, FL 32541
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Pompano Street Beach Access
Pompano Street & Hwy 98 (Crystal Beach)
Destin, FL 32541
Hours: Daily, Dawn to Dusk
Shirah Street Beach Access
Shirah Street & Hwy 98 (Crystal Beach)
Destin, FL 32541
Hours: Daily, Dusk to Dawn
Shores at Crystal Beach Access and Park (Gulf Front)
2966 Scenic Highway 98
Destin, FL 32541
Hours: Daily, Dawn to Dusk
Features: Free admission, parking area, pavilion, picnic tables, public restrooms, showers.
Silver Shells Beach Beach Accesses
7th Street & Scenic 98 (Restaurant Row)
Destin, FL 32541
Hours: Daily, Dawn to Dusk
Tarpon Street Beach Access
Tarpon Street & Hwy 98 (Gulf and Beach Access)
Destin, FL 32541
Hours: Dusk to Dawn
When you’re looking to stay near one Destin beach access points, be sure and take a look at Sterling Shores and Sterling Sands, both of which will provide you with the perfect location and great convenience with nearby dining, attractions, golf, shopping, high-end amenities, and so much more.
