What part of Destin has the best beach?

The best beach in Destin is located in Henderson Beach State Park. It’s also one of the top beaches on the Florida Gulf Coast. A long stretch of wonderful white sand greets you as you walk up the boardwalk over the sand dunes. Views up and down the coast are in order, as are endless ones out over the Gulf of Mexico.

What is the clearest beach in Destin?

A few friends and I came to explore the state park while on vacation in Destin. We had been to the beach at our condo on Okaloosa Island and to Crystal Beach and we were pleasantly surprised to find that this beach had the clearest water and cleanest beach.

Can you swim in Destin in January?

The water is too cold for swimming, and many of the popular tour companies provide parasailing, snorkeling tours, and banana boat rides close for the winter and fall.

Are there sharks in Destin Florida?

Shark sightings are extremely rare on Crab Island in Destin, Florida, and shark attacks around Destin are even rarer. According to the international shark attack file, there have only been four recorded shark attacks in Destin Florida, and the Okaloosa area, with the last attack occurring about 140 years ago in 1882.

Can you touch clear jellyfish?

The Tiny Clear Blobs Washing up on Beaches Are Even Weirder Than You Think. Contrary to popular belief, these harmless creatures have no relation to jellyfish.

What does 30A mean in Florida?

30A is an area in South Walton County Florida between Destin and Panama City Beach. It’s known as the “Hamptons of the South” because it attracts celebrities and the wealthy. It gets the name “30A” because it’s along the scenic Highway 30A. This is a county road that runs along Florida’s gulf coast.

Is Destin or Sanibel island better?

Sanibel offers more to do away from the beach, some shops to explore, Ding Darling preserve for kayaking or canoeing, bike riding/jogging/rollerblading on the bike paths. I love the water and beach quality in Destin, but both are quite nice in Sanibel too, and for overall enjoyable vacation time, I’d head to Sanibel.

Where is the clearest water in Destin Florida?

Which beach is better Destin or Pensacola Beach?

Destin is a more crowded and ‘touristy’ location, but it also offers more things to do and more selections for shopping and dining. Pensacola Beach, on the other hand, offers a smaller area, fewer things to do, but a more authentic experience overall.

Is Navarre beach better than Destin?

If Destin is a 100% beach though, Navarre and Miramar are 99% beaches. There is virtually no difference unless you want to call in the scientists to run tests. There will also be no real difference in the calmness of the water, unless one of them is getting affected by weather more than the others on a particular day.

Is Panama city beach as pretty as Destin?

Yes, the beach is pretty much the same. There are some great restaurants in Destin and I prefer to shop there (I can go to the Pier Park shops at my local mall).