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Please note the following rules and regulations for the Destin area beaches:
1. Sea Turtles Are Protected: All sea turtles are protected by the US Endangered Species Act and Florida State Law. It is illegal to kill or harm sea turtles, or to disturb their nests. Violators may face heavy fines and imprisonment. Here is how to help. (1) Prevent all lights from illuminating the beach. (2) Look but don’t touch. Disturbing is a federal and state violation. (3) Please fill holes in the sand. (4) Remove any litter.
2. No Glass Bottles: Glass bottles are prohibited on all Destin area beaches. Anyone found with glass bottles on the beach may face fines: first-time offenders face a $50 fine, second-time offenders face a $150 fine, and third-time offenders face a $300 fine, according to a City of Destin Ordinance.
3. Don’t Walk on Sand Dunes: Please refrain from walking on the sand dunes. Human or vehicle traffic, can destroy the fragil vegetation that holds the dunes in place. Sand dunes act as barriers to winds and waves, providing protection to homes and businesses. During storms and hurricanes, dune sands help reduce the energy of storm waves. To ensure natural protection, sand dunes and sea oats must be preserved. Instead of walking on the dunes, please use public beach walkovers.
4. Leave No Trace: No littering on the beach! Trash receptacles are provided at all public beach accesses. To maintain our beautiful beaches, we ask that take anything you bring with you to the beach. Items left on the beach overnight will be removed by City of Destin staff.
5. Camping: Overnight camping is not allowed.
6. Fireworks: Fireworks are prohibited on Destin beaches.
7. No Pets: For safety reasons, dogs are not allowed on the beaches in Okaloosa County (except seeing eye & hearing ear dogs). Instead, please visit the City of Destin's Nancy Weidenhamer Dog Park located at 4100 Indian Bayou Trail.
8. Alcohol: Alcohol is allowed on the beach but not in the state parks.
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For Your Safety
- Know how to swim.
- Never swim alone.
- If in doubt, don’t go out.
- Swim near a lifeguard.