Northwest Florida offers some pristine white sand beaches and beautiful emerald green waters.
100 Miles of Pristine Northwest Florida Panhandle Beaches!
- Beach Warning Flags
- Beaches of South Walton
- Destin - Fort Walton Beach - Okaloosa Island
- Henderson Beach State Recreation Area
- Navarre Beach
Newcomers and visitors discover what permanent residents already know; what a wonderful place it is to bring a family.
No longer a well-kept secret, the "Miracle Strip" as the area is also known, offers natural, unspoiled, sugar-white sandy beaches that are some of the most beautiful in the world.
Okaloosa County encompasses an area of 1,300 square miles, including 59 miles of inland waters-all dedicated to your "fun in the sun."
Walton County, bordering the state of Alabama and spanning an area of 1,028 square miles, is unspoiled land dotted with lakes, rivers, streams, trees and 28 miles of white, sand Gulf beaches.
As a coastal community, the weather affects the waters of our beautiful sugar white beaches. As such, the State of Florida together with federal organizations developed a flag warning system. Information/warning flags are posted at public beaches reflecting the current tidal conditions. For your enjoyment, and safety, please obey the warning flags flown at beaches. The absence of a flag does not mean waters are safe.
Beaches of South Walton
www.beachesofsouthwalton.com
The Beaches of South Walton is a quiet collection of 19 beach communities, including Seaside, The Resort at Sandestin, and Grayton Beach - located between Destin and Panama City.
Directions: I-10 to U.S. Highway 331 South. Follow 331 South to U.S. Highway 98.
Features: Covered Pavilion, Restrooms, Showers, Boat Ramp, Gear Rentals, Grills and Picnic Tables.
Destin - Fort Walton Beach - Okaloosa Island
www.destin-fwb.com
Summer on the Emerald Coast is a special time, and guests of all ages are sure to enjoy their time here. Perhaps that's why Southern Living readers have voted this area the "#1 Family Destination and the Best Beach in the South" three years running.
Directions: Take I-85 South to 98 East.
Features: Covered Pavilion, Restrooms, Boat Ramp, Gear Rentals, Grills and Picnic Tables.
Henderson Beach State Recreation Area
www.floridastateparks.org/hendersonbeach/default.cfm
Recreational activities at Henderson Beach State Recreation Area offer something for the entire family. Swimming, surf fishing and picnicking are popular pastimes. Visitors wishing to try their luck in the surf may catch popular species such as pompano and whiting.
Directions: 98 East to 17000 Emerald Coast Parkway, Destin.
Features: Lifeguards, Picnicking, Surf Fishing, Sandwich Pavilion, Bathhouses with showers.
Navarre Beach
www.navarrechamber.com
Nestled between tall shady oaks and the Santa Rosa Sound, Navarre Beach is your family's perfect beach destination! Snow white sands and emerald green surf define the setting and accentuate all local amenities. Play by day at over one-mile waterfront boardwalks, the Panhandle Butterfly House or children's playground.
Directions: From I-10 take Exit 4 to Highway 98 East or Exit 10 to Route 87 South to Navarre Beach.
Features: Covered Pavilion, Concessions, Restrooms, Showers, Lifeguards, Volleyball, Boat Ramp, Gear Rentals, Grills and Picnic Tables.
