Beaches And Parks

Blue Mountain Beach

Blue Mountain Beach Said to be the highest point anywhere on the Gulf of Mexico (at a whopping elevation of 64 feet), “Blue Mountain Beach” is hardly a mountain… but at least they got the beach part right. As for the blue? Folks say it likely originated from the blue lupine flowers

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Crab Island

Crab Island An icon of Destin, Crab island is a must see if you want a truly unique once in a lifetime experience. Out in the middle of Destin's Pass lies Crab Island. A once dry piece of land, Crab Island now sits only a couple feet below water and ready for friends and family excited to have a little

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Cypress Springs

Cypress Springs Cypress Springs is truly unique. Only accessible by canoe or paddle-board, it is one of the most amazing springs nearby. With its strong current, lush banks and deep sapphire waters, Cypress Springs is one of the most beautiful springs in Northwest Florida. The spring discharges from

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Dune Allen Beach

Dune Allen Beach With coastal dune lakes along the north side of Scenic 30A (including Stallworth Lake and Oyster Lake, which is shaped like an oyster shell, but was also reportedly once teeming with fresh oysters) and glimpses of the glittering Gulf of Mexico to the south, the mostly residential community

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Grayton Beach

Grayton Beach If Seaside is the heart of Scenic Highway 30A, then Grayton Beach is her soul. In fact, in these parts, Grayton is where vacationing first began, with early travelers arriving by horse and buggy to these sugar-white shores. Grayton Beach is also the only place in the region where you can

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Henderson Beach State Park

Henderson Beach State Park Pristine white sugar sand beaches and more than 6,000 feet of natural scenic shoreline border the emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Shifting sand dunes and coastal scrub provide habitat for a wide variety of plants, birds, and mammals. Boardwalks provide access to

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Inlet Beach

Inlet Beach You’ll find in South Walton, and perhaps anywhere. Quite quiet and bordered by 13-acres of protected dunes, this pristine beach neighborhood feels as if time somehow forgot it. Once known as “Soldiers Beach” (named after World War II vets who purchased land in this area

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Morrison Springs

Morrison Springs Located about 1 hour from Destin, FL, Morrison Springs is a great place to bring the family on a hot day. The cold crystal clear water is incredible. Morrison Spring discharges an average of 48 million gallons of crystal-clear water each day to create a 250-foot-diameter spring pool

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Navarre Beach Marine Park

Navarre Beach Marine Park Navarre Beach is a beautiful and serene beach and pier just 30min away from Destin Pass. With far less crowds and access to a wonderfully long pier stretching 1,545 feet into the ocean, you can experience marine life that you would otherwise miss from the beach. The park, which

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Okaloosa Island

Okalossa Island A true hidden gem rarely fully explored, Okaloosa Island is nothing short of incredible. Protected by our local wildlife conservation authorities, you can see birds, sea turtles and marine life here that you would rarely see elsewhere because of its remoteness. Take a hike off 98 through

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Ponce De Leon Springs

Ponce De Leon Springs Located about 1 hour away from Destin, FL, these natural springs are simply breathtaking. The spring area boasts an open pool with easy access steps entering the water. The crystal clear water shows bream and bass swimming around below. Visitors can take a leisurely walk along two

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Topsail Hill Preserve State Park

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Topping our list of Destin State Parks, Topsail Hill State Park offers a wide variety of natural resources including 3.2 miles of secluded, white sand beaches with majestic dunes over 25 feet tall. Three rare coastal dune lakes provide excellent freshwater fishing. Although

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