Full Access With ParkingPanhandleEntrance fee ($4.00, DEP-listed)
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Lifeguard
- ADA accessible
- +4 more
27 access points · Panhandle
Okaloosa County beach access
Florida DEP lists 27 public beach access points in Okaloosa County on the Panhandle, across 4 cities and beaches. 22 record parking, 15 record restrooms and 13 record a lifeguard; 2 are marked Limited Access.
27 access points in Okaloosa County
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James Lee Park
Destin
Full Access With ParkingPanhandle
- Restrooms
- Lifeguard
- Boardwalk / trail
- Covered picnic shelter
- +2 more
John Beasley Park
Fort Walton Beach
Full Access With ParkingPanhandle
- Restrooms
- Lifeguard
- Boardwalk / trail
- Covered picnic shelter
- +1 more
Newman C. Brackin Wayside Park
Fort Walton Beach
Full Access With ParkingPanhandle
- Restrooms
- Lifeguard
- Boardwalk / trail
- Covered picnic shelter
- +1 more
Gulf Island National Seashore - South of Mircle Strip Pkwy SE
Okaloosa Island, national seashore
Full Access With ParkingPanhandle
- Restrooms
- Open picnic area
- Boat ramp
Clement E. Taylor Park
Destin
Full AccessPanhandle
- Showers
- Boardwalk / trail
- Open picnic area
- Fishing pier
- +1 more
Full AccessPanhandle
- Restrooms
- Showers
- ADA accessible
- Boardwalk / trail
- +1 more
Beach Access 1
Fort Walton Beach
Full Access With ParkingPanhandle
- Restrooms
- Lifeguard
- Boardwalk / trail
- Open picnic area
Beach Access 2
Fort Walton Beach
Full Access With ParkingPanhandle
- Restrooms
- Lifeguard
- Boardwalk / trail
- Open picnic area
Beach Access 3
Fort Walton Beach
Full Access With ParkingPanhandle
- Restrooms
- Lifeguard
- Boardwalk / trail
- Open picnic area
Beach Access 4
Fort Walton Beach
Full Access With ParkingPanhandle
- Restrooms
- Lifeguard
- Boardwalk / trail
- Open picnic area
Beach Access 5
Fort Walton Beach
Full Access With ParkingPanhandle
- Restrooms
- Lifeguard
- Boardwalk / trail
- Open picnic area
Beach Access 6
Fort Walton Beach
Full Access With ParkingPanhandle
- Restrooms
- Lifeguard
- Boardwalk / trail
- Open picnic area
Beach Access 7
Fort Walton Beach
Full Access With ParkingPanhandle
- Restrooms
- Lifeguard
- Boardwalk / trail
- Open picnic area
Mattie M. Kelly Park
Destin
Full AccessPanhandle
- Restrooms
- Open picnic area
- Boat ramp
- Fishing pier
Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier
Fort Walton Beach
Full AccessPanhandle
- Restrooms
- Lifeguard
- Open picnic area
- Fishing pier
Hwy 98 Beach Access
Eglin
Full Access With ParkingPanhandlePaid parking ($2.00, DEP-listed)
- ADA accessible
- Boardwalk / trail
Pompano Street
Destin
Full AccessPanhandle
- ADA accessible
- Boardwalk / trail
Shirah Street
Destin
Full AccessPanhandle
- Lifeguard
- ADA accessible
Hutchinson Street
Destin
Full AccessPanhandle
- Showers
Full Access With ParkingPanhandle
Norriego Point
Destin
Full Access With ParkingPanhandle
Barracuda Street
Destin
Full AccessPanhandle
Crystal Beach
Destin
Full AccessPanhandle
Tarpon Street
Destin
Full AccessPanhandle
Limited AccessPanhandle
O'Steen
Destin
Limited AccessPanhandle
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Frequently asked questions
How many public beach accesses are there in Okaloosa County?
The Florida DEP public beach access layer lists 27 access points in Okaloosa County. DEP marks each one Full Access, Full Access With Parking or Limited Access. Our data was downloaded October 2026.
Which Okaloosa County beach accesses have parking?
22 of the listed accesses record parking (a parking lot, a space count or a "Full Access With Parking" status). Use the Parking filter above to see them. Space counts come from DEP surveys and may have changed.
Do Okaloosa County beaches charge for parking or entry?
DEP records an entrance or parking fee at 2 of these accesses. A blank fee field means DEP didn't record one, not that parking is free. Check the posted signs or the managing park or city. See free vs. paid beach parking.
Are there ADA-accessible beach accesses in Okaloosa County?
DEP marks 5 of these accesses as ADA accessible and 8 as having ADA parking. Accessibility can change with erosion and repairs, so confirm before you go. See our ADA beach tips.
What does "Limited Access" mean?
It is the status Florida DEP gives an access point that has restrictions, for example no parking, residents-only parking, seasonal closures or a walkover in poor repair. Read the DEP notes on the access page and follow posted signs.