Dogs and the beach
Destin city beaches
No dogs on this sand, leashed or not.
Where a visiting dog can go instead:
- Weidenhamer Dog Park (Destin) - Sunrise to sunset, about 10 min from Destin
- Pensacola Beach dog beach (Park East) - May 1 to Oct 31: 7 AM to sunset. Nov 1 to Apr 30: sunrise to sunset., about 55 min from Destin
Source: City of Destin Code Sec. 4-7(a)(6), checked Sep 28, 2026. Posted signs govern. Rules change - scan for the current rule.
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