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Henderson Beach State Park

17000 Emerald Coast Pkwy, (across street from Super Wal-Mart), Destin, FL 32541
850-837-7550
Ranked #2 of 24 attractions in Destin
4.5 of 5 stars 102 Reviews
Type: Beaches, State Parks
Traveller Description: This is a beautiful state park. A small admission to get in but well worth it! The park and restrooms and beach are very clean! It is worth a stop if... more »
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Virginia Beach
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW via mobile

If you spend a lot of time outdoors, the season state park pass is worth it. A day pass is also available. There are free beaches in the area, but here there is plenty of parking and room on the beach, so worth the expense. They have summer concerts on the beach. They offer military discounts too.

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Jasper, Tennessee
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

There were nice restrooms and showers here, I just felt that $6 was a bit high for parking.

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Tallahassee, Florida
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Beauty that only God can make. Veiws are a beauty to behold

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Destin, Florida
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

So it won't be as groomed as the usual tourist spots - however if you go to the far west end you can wander down to the beach bar at Silver Shells and past that are usually water toy vendors. East Pass and Crab Island are probably better and more unique to the Destin experience

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Glasgow
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

We really didn't know you had to pay to enter a State Park but after we scraped up the $6 to drive through the beach was really clean & amlost secluded. We packed a picnic lunch which as a great hit. Very cean

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Destin
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Nice quiet beach with shower and rest room facilities. A nice get away for the day.

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Panama City Beach, Florida
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

All the state parks located on scenic 30a are well worth going to see. Usually a quiet change from the main beach areas.

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Destin, Florida
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14 reviews 14 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

staff is great. facilities are clean. access is easy and it is rarely overcrowded.

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Atlanta, GA
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

nothing special here...3 huts with grills with showers/toilets and a stretch of beach in front...you dont really should need to pay $2/person to get this....

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Tallahassee, Florida
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

beautiful beaches and water! Only dislike was it is cash only to enter the park and $6 a car. Otherwise, awesome!

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