Free Beach Wheelchairs & Accessible Beaches in Destin, FL

After Hurricane Isaias: beach walkways and parks took storm damage, and some may be closed. Call before you go.

Free Beach Wheelchairs

Free all-terrain chairs. Supplies are small, so book ahead or arrive early.

Destin Fire chairs: call (850) 837-8413, Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4 p.m., at least 24 hours ahead. Season runs Memorial Day to Labor Day. Pick a slot: 9–noon, 1–4 or 9–4. Lifeguards push the chair to the beach, and chairs stay at the three Destin sites.

DESTIN FIRE · SUMMER

James Lee Park (Crab Trap Beach)

3510 Scenic Hwy 98, Destin · Destin Fire chair site. Lifeguards bring the chair to you. Accessible restrooms and boardwalk.

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DESTIN FIRE · SUMMER

Shirah Street Beach Access

2850 Scenic Hwy 98, Destin · Destin Fire chair site. Boardwalk to the sand.

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DESTIN FIRE · SUMMER

June White Decker Park

1950 Scenic Hwy 98, Destin · Destin Fire chair site. ADA ramp, accessible restrooms and boardwalk.

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STATE PARK · CHAIRS ON-SITE

Henderson Beach State Park

17000 Emerald Coast Pkwy · Beach wheelchairs: get the key at the park office and return chair and key by day's end. Boardwalk, accessible restrooms. $6 per vehicle; day-use reservations required.

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COUNTY · DELIVERED

Okaloosa Island

Okaloosa County delivers free beach wheelchairs to island beach accesses, hotels and condos from Beasley Park to El Matador. March 1–Oct. 31, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., first-come, first-served.

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Accessible Beaches

Boardwalks, ramps and accessible parking. Call ahead before you go.

Henderson Beach State Park

Boardwalk · accessible restrooms · parking · beach wheelchairs (key at the office).

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NEW 2026

Norriego Point (Destin Harborside)

Destin Harbor · Opened March 2026. ADA access, a boardwalk loop, restrooms, showers and parking. Calm, shallow water.

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June White Decker Park

1950 Scenic Hwy 98 · ADA ramp, accessible restrooms and showers, ADA parking.

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Okaloosa Island ramps & beachwalks

Santa Rosa Blvd accesses with ramps: Blue Dolphin (372), Emerald View (399), Seashore (530), Jerry Melvin (600), Doris Jordan (700), Mike Mitchell (820) and Emerald Promenade (900). John Beasley Park has a boardwalk and accessible restrooms.

Beasley Park

Accessible Restrooms & Showers by the Sand

Listed by the state's wheelchair-friendly beaches guide and local tourism offices.

James Lee Park

3510 Scenic Hwy 98 · accessible restrooms.

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June White Decker Park

1950 Scenic Hwy 98 · accessible restrooms and showers.

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Henderson Beach State Park

Accessible restrooms.

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John Beasley Park

Okaloosa Island · accessible restrooms.

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Miramar Beach Regional Access

2375 Scenic Gulf Dr · ADA restrooms, boardwalk and parking.

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Nearby Beach Towns

More free chairs and the closest Mobi-Mats.

FREE CHAIR · SEASONAL

Miramar Beach

South Walton Fire District · free beach wheelchair at Lifeguard Tower 54 near Pompano Joe's (Miramar Beach Regional Access, 2375 Scenic Gulf Dr). Season is listed as March 1–Oct. 31, 10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Call to confirm.

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Scenic Gulf Drive Regional Access

907 Scenic Gulf Dr, Miramar Beach · ADA boardwalk, restrooms and parking.

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MOBI-MAT

Ed Walline Regional Access

4447 W County Hwy 30A, Santa Rosa Beach · Mobi-Mat and a free beach wheelchair at Tower 33 (South Walton Fire District).

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FREE CHAIR · SEASONAL

Okaloosa Island

Free beach wheelchairs delivered on the island, March 1–Oct. 31.

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Beach Wheelchair Rentals

Push, power and floating beach chairs delivered to your rental.

La Dolce Vita Beach Wheelchairs

Beach wheelchairs by the day or week, delivered and picked up in Destin, Miramar Beach, Crystal Beach and 30A.

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Beach Powered Mobility

Panama City Beach-based. Power, push and floating beach wheelchairs delivered to Destin and 30A (3-day minimum).

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Accessible Dining & Bars

Ramps, level entry and accessible restrooms.

The Back Porch

Ramp access · waterfront.

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AJ's Seafood & Oyster Bar

Harbor location · flat access.

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Dewey Destin's Harborside

Level outdoor dining · accessible restrooms.

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Boshamps Seafood & Oyster House

Level entry · spacious seating.

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Mellow Mushroom

Destin Commons · level access · indoor and outdoor.

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Accessible Activities

Call ahead to confirm the day-of setup.

Big Kahuna's Water Park

1007 US Hwy 98 E · Accessible cabanas at Crocodile Flats, Kowabunga, Cove and Bombs Away Bay (not the Wave Pool). Zero-depth entry areas and a transfer lift at Humunga River. Bring your own wheelchair. Closed for the season; reopens 2027.

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Dolphin cruises

Olin Marler Dolphin Cruise and Southern Star Dolphin Cruise are listed as wheelchair accessible. Call the boat to confirm boarding.

Destin Harbor

Deep-sea fishing charters

Call the charter ahead to confirm ramp or lift access.

Charter Docks

Destin Commons & Grand Boulevard

Wide paved walkways · accessible parking · shopping and dining.

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Accessible Stays

ADA rooms, roll-in showers and beach access.

Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa

Two free beach wheelchairs with staff help · accessible route from the Sunset Deck ramp to the beach · accessible pool by the Spa Tower · free valet with a handicap permit.

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Henderson Beach Resort & Spa

ADA rooms · roll-in showers.

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Destin

Accessible suites.

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SummerPlace Inn

Accessible rooms.

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Getting Around

Accessible rides and airport help.

EC Rider Dial-A-Ride

Okaloosa County's ADA paratransit for riders who can't use the bus on their own. Apply online first; reservations required.

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Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)

24/7 accessibility line. All restrooms accessible; accessible parking in Lots A, B, C and E; service-animal relief area by Lot A. Ask your airline for wheelchair help when you book.

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City & County Contacts

Who runs the beaches and the chair programs.

Destin Fire Control District

Free beach wheelchairs in Destin (Memorial Day–Labor Day).

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City of Destin

4200 Indian Bayou Trail · accessibility questions go to the City Clerk.

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Okaloosa County

Beach wheelchairs (850) 259-4131 · ADA requests through Risk Management, (850) 689-5977, Mon–Fri 8–5.

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Visit Destin–Fort Walton Beach

Welcome Center, 1540 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach · Mon–Sat 9–4.

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Wheelchair-Accessible Destin