Beaches

100 Miles of Pristine Northwest Florida Panhandle Beaches!

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.

Destin - Fort Walton Beach - Okaloosa Island

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.

Beaches of South Walton

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.

Henderson Beach State Recreation Area

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.

Surrounded by the Gulf, Choctawhatchee Bay, Santa Rosa Sound, and riveted with miles of docks and harbors, a refreshing water bound charisma emerges. Sparsely scattered with sea oats, sand pines and blossoming magnolias, six mile stretches of gentle sand dunes alternate with glimpses of civilization and pockets of beach parks with pavilions and gazebos along a picturesque coastline.

Navarre Beach

Nestled between the Gulf 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.

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