This state trust is rich in one of Florida's greatest assets,- picture-perfect sugar-white sand beaches, amounting to more than 6,000 feet of scenic shoreline bordering the Gulf of Mexico's green waters. The area habitat fosters sand pines, scrub oaks, Southern Magnolias, dune rosemary and a variety of wildflowers; wildlife includes protected sea turtles that nest along the beach, and several species of unique shorebirds. Boardwalks are provided to allow park visitors easy access to the beach without damaging the dunes and vegetation. The 208-acre park offers recreational activities for the entire family, including swimming, surf fishing for pompano and whiting, and picnicking. A picnic pavilion is located nearby, and bathhouses with outside showers are available. Located just east of Destin on Hwy 98.
Location:
17000 Emerald Coast Parkway, Destin Florida 32541
Telephone
850-837-7550
Other Florida State Parks nearby:
(Pensacola) Big Lagoon State Recreation Area
(Point Washington) Eden State Gardens
(Chipley) Falling Waters State Recreation Area
(Santa Rosa Beach) Grayton Beach State Recreation Area
(Destin) Henderson Beach State Recreation Area
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01/10 Coming to The Destin area
Ozark Crawdad and Music Festival Ozark AL April20 This family & pet friendly festival is FREE to the public and
features Great Live Music, Wonderful Foods,
Arts & Craft Vendors, Children's Activity Area,
Sonic's Popular Hotdog Eating Contest,
the Crawdad 5k Run, Walk, or Crawl and much more!
Apalachicola Antique and Classic Boat Show Apalachicola FL April20 The Apalachicola Antique and Classic Boat Show will be held in the historic city of Apalachicola in the Panhandle of Florida. They generally get between 3,000-4,000 people.
Seabreeze Jazz Festival Panama City Beach FL April17-21 The ultimate weekend of smooth jazz comes to Florida's Emerald Coast! The Seabreeze Jazz Festival features the top names in smooth jazz--all coming to the Gulf Place Outdoor Amphitheater just east of Destin.
Musical Echoes Fort Walton Beach FL April19-21 Musical Echoes Flute Festival hosts the largest Native American Flute and Art Festival in the USA. Located on the beautiful Emerald Coast of Fort Walton Beach/Destin Florida, the festival offers a garland of exqusite sights and sounds.
Gulf Coast Charity Horse Show and Music Festival Pama City Beach FL April25-27 The show will be more exciting than ever. Great food and merchandise vendors, music and the greatest breed of horse, the Tennessee Walking horses stepping high performing for you.
Carrabelle Riverfront Festival Carrabelle FL April26-27 The festival offers regional arts and crafts, music, family friendly attractions and local culinary treats. Expect the unexpected! You won't be disappointed!
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