The beaches were and still are one of Destin's main attractions. The sugar-white sands of the Emerald Coast region together with the greenish waters are a spectacular site to behold and enjoy. Destin sands are one of the whitest sands all over the world and form a beautiful and somewhat surreal setting. Because of active construction of houses and businesses along the water during the past years, there are few public accesses to the beaches left. Over the last few years, more and more homes, condos, and businesses have been built along the water, leaving few public beach accesses. Henderson Beach State Park and James Lee Park are two of the most popular public beaches in Destin.
There are sand dunes to be encountered on some of the beaches which form a very unique place to rest. However, environmental activists encourage the visitors to act carefully with the dunes. Do not walk on them or pick sea oats nearby, because this may lead to the destruction of the dunes, which are an important part of the local ecosystem. Other rules regarding the beaches are pretty much the same as in any other area: no pets, fires, vehicles, glass and loud music.
The city of Destin sits on a barrier island, which is surrounded by water from all sides and connected to mainland only by a small strip. The unique characteristics of the sand and underwater landscape around the island contribute to the famous mix of blue and green colors of the water, which gave name to the whole area of Emerald Coast. Because of the favorable conditions, the waters around Destin are full of wildlife like dolphins, large variety of fish, sand dollars, sharks, sting rays and many more. There are many hotels in Destin that offer a spectacular view on the white beaches and emerald waters, so make sure you have booked the right one!
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