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Surf's Up
Free Gear
- Ages 8–12, 13+
- 60 min
- Registration required
- Destin–Fort Walton Beach
- Seasonal
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Navarre Beach Marine Park
Navarre, FL
100
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Excellent
Best overall choice today — green flag, low crowds and easy parking.
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- Ages 5–8, 8–12
- 45 min
- Registration required
- Destin–Fort Walton Beach
- Seasonal
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- Ages 13+
- 90 min
- Registration required
- Destin–Fort Walton Beach
- Seasonal
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100GPFamilyNavarre Beach Marine Park
Navarre, FL
Snorkel reef, boardwalks and Florida's longest fishing pier nearby.
Green flag Low Easy 82° water
100GPQuietOpal Beach
Gulf Islands National Seashore
Wide, uncrowded strand inside Gulf Islands National Seashore.
Green flag Low Easy 81° water
100GPFamilyJohn Beasley Park
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Lifeguarded family park with pavilions and easy parking.
Green flag Medium Easy 82° water
100GPQuietJerry Melvin Beachwalk
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Quiet dune-side walkway with sunset views.
Green flag Low Easy 82° water
100GPQuiet LIVEJune White Decker Park
Destin, FL
Local favorite beach access with restrooms and easy parking.
Green flag Low Easy 81° water
100GPAdventureTopsail Hill Preserve State Park
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
1,600 protected acres, rare dune lakes and untouched shoreline.
Green flag Low Easy 81° water
95GPQuiet LIVESeagrove Beach Accesses
Seagrove Beach, FL
Classic 30A neighborhood accesses with sugar-white sand.
Green flag Low Limited 81° water
92GPFamily LIVEHenderson Beach State Park
Destin, FL
30-ft dunes, emerald surf and boardwalks in a protected state park.
Green flag Medium Limited 81° water
85GPLively LIVEThe Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Destination hub: beach access, pier, dining, live music, fireworks.
Green flag High Limited 82° water
72GPFamily LIVEEd Walline Regional Beach Access
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Popular 30A access at Gulf Place with pavilions and dune walkover.
Yellow flag Medium Limited 82° water
68GPFamily LIVEMiramar Beach Regional Access
Miramar Beach, FL
Wide public access with pavilions and outdoor showers.
Yellow flag Medium Limited 82° water
59GPLivelyPompano Joe's Access
Miramar Beach, FL
Beach access right next to the iconic Pompano Joe's restaurant.
Yellow flag High Limited 82° water
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Live beach conditions, flag status, parking availability, weather and surf, plus the best places to eat, fish and explore from Navarre to 30A.
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Navarre Beach Marine Park
GulfPulse score 100/100
Beach flags
- 9 × Green — calm
- 3 × Yellow — moderate surf
Parking
9 of 25 lots open
Recently updated availability
Weather
84° Sunny
Water 82° · Surf 2 – 3 ft
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Beaches worth the drive today
Navarre
Navarre Beach Marine Park
Snorkel reef, boardwalks and Florida's longest fishing pier nearby.
Score 100/100 · Green — calm
Navarre
Opal Beach
Wide, uncrowded strand inside Gulf Islands National Seashore.
Score 100/100 · Green — calm
Okaloosa Island
John Beasley Park
Lifeguarded family park with pavilions and easy parking.
Score 100/100 · Green — calm
Okaloosa Island
Jerry Melvin Beachwalk
Quiet dune-side walkway with sunset views.
Score 100/100 · Green — calm
Destin
June White Decker Park
Local favorite beach access with restrooms and easy parking.
Score 100/100 · Green — calm
South Walton / 30A
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
1,600 protected acres, rare dune lakes and untouched shoreline.
Score 100/100 · Green — calm
Parking
Recent parking availability
Navarre Beach Marine Park Parking
Navarre · Park
Plenty Available
Updated 8 minutes ago
Opal Beach Parking
Navarre · Beach
Plenty Available
Updated 15 minutes ago
John Beasley Park Parking
Okaloosa Island · Park
Moderate
Updated 22 minutes ago
Jerry Melvin Beachwalk Parking
Okaloosa Island · Beach
Filling Up
Updated 29 minutes ago
The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island Parking
Okaloosa Island · Boardwalk
Limited
Updated 36 minutes ago
Henderson Beach State Park Parking
Destin · Park
Filling Up
Updated 43 minutes ago
Weather & surf
Today on the water
Air
84°F
Feels like 92°
Water
82°F
Visibility 10 mi
Surf
2 – 3 ft
Swell SE
Rip current risk
Low to Moderate
Tomorrow Moderate
Things to do
Little adventures on the coast
Surfing
Surf's Up
A hands-on introduction to surf safety, wave spotting, and basic surfing.
Along the Shore
Shoreline Explorers
Guided shoreline walk covering shells, coastal wildlife, and beach safety.
Paddle
Paddle Basics
Learn stand-up paddleboarding fundamentals in calm bay waters.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling Intro
First-time snorkeling in calm Gulf waters — mask, breathing, and safety.
Fishing
Kids' Fishing Class
Basic shoreline fishing skills — knots, casting, and Emerald Coast species.
Events
Upcoming on the Emerald Coast
Live Music
Sunset Live at HarborWalk
Today · 7:00 PM · Destin
Festivals
Destin Seafood Festival
Sat · 11 AM · Destin Harbor
Farmers Markets
Pensacola Farmers Market
Sat · 8 AM · Palafox Market
Fireworks
Beach Fireworks Show
Sun · 9:00 PM · Pensacola Beach
Kids
Kids Sandcastle Camp
Tue · 9 AM · Navarre Beach
Food
Emerald Coast Food Truck Fest
Aug 22 · Fort Walton Beach
Fishing
Inshore Fishing Tournament
Aug 29 – 30 · Orange Beach
Live Music
Gulf Coast Music Fest
Sep 12 – 14 · Gulf Shores
Restaurants & nightlife
Where locals eat and gather
The Melting Pot Ice Cream Co.
Destin · $
Ice Cream · Family
★ 4.8
The Local Market
Fort Walton Beach · $$
Lunch · Coffee · Family
★ 4.7
Big Mike's Steakhouse
Navarre · $$$
Dinner · Family
★ 4.7
Amavida Coffee Roasters
Rosemary Beach · $
Coffee · Breakfast
★ 4.7
Boshamps Seafood & Oyster
Destin · $$$
Seafood · Dinner · Waterfront
★ 4.6
Peg Leg Pete's
Pensacola Beach · $$
Seafood · Family · Bars
★ 4.6
Fishing & reefs
Piers, ramps and artificial reefs
Snorkel · Concrete Module
Destin Snorkel Reef
Okaloosa County
Offshore · Concrete Module
Okaloosa Large Area Artificial Reef (LAARS)
Okaloosa County
Fishing · Tetrahedron
Destin Tetrahedron Field
Okaloosa County
Snorkel · Limestone Rock
Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary
Santa Rosa County
Offshore · Steel Structure
Santa Rosa Mid-Shelf Reef
Santa Rosa County
Dive · Concrete Module
Underwater Museum of Art (UMA)
Walton County
Webcams
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Resorts of Pelican Beach Live Cam
Destin, FL · LiveBeaches
Open live cam
Destin Seafarer Live Webcam
Destin, FL · LiveBeaches
Open live cam
Sandpiper Beacon Surf Cam
Panama City Beach, FL · LiveBeaches
Open live cam
Panama City Beach City Pier Cam
Panama City Beach, FL · LiveBeaches
Open live cam
Zeke's Landing Marina Live Cam
Orange Beach, AL · LiveBeaches
Open live cam
Boardwalk & pier
The Boardwalk at Okaloosa Island
Beachfront dining, shopping, entertainment, and public beach access.
Dining, live music, the Okaloosa Island Pier, parking guidance and event nights — all in one guide.
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