Beaches Near Destin, Florida

6 monitored beaches with current water quality ratings

5 with Good water quality 2 counties

Destin is one of the premier beach destinations on the Emerald Coast, famous for fishing, white-sand beaches, and crystal-clear Gulf waters. Henderson Beach State Park and the Harbor Walk are must-visits.

All Beaches by Distance from Destin

GOOD

Destin Beach

Okaloosa County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

0 mi

23 CFU

 GOOD

Henderson Beach (Destin)

Okaloosa County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

3 mi

25 CFU

 GOOD

Okaloosa Island Beach

Okaloosa County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

5 mi

25 CFU

 GOOD

Fort Walton Beach

Okaloosa County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

7 mi

35 CFU

 GOOD

Navarre Beach

Santa Rosa County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

22 mi

27 CFU

 MODERATE

Navarre Beach Pier

Santa Rosa County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

22 mi

62 CFU

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Water Quality Near Destin

All beach water quality ratings shown are based on enterococcus bacteria testing by the Florida Department of Health Healthy Beaches Program. Beaches are tested at least twice per month. A reading of 35.4 CFU/100mL or below is rated "Good" — safe for swimming. Readings above 70.5 CFU/100mL trigger a health advisory.

Distance shown is straight-line distance from Destin. Actual driving distance may be longer. Always check current beach conditions before heading out, especially after rainfall.

Disclaimer: Water quality data sourced from the Florida Department of Health Healthy Beaches Program. This is an independent project — not affiliated with Florida DOH or any government agency. Always check with Florida DOH for official conditions.