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Henderson Beach State Park
4.8★ · 8,868 Google ratings · Destin, Florida
At a glance
Parking
Reported adequate
Walk
350 yd · 4 min
Cost
Paid parking
Water
87°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
1 ft range today
Sand
210 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Thu 8am
Map of Henderson Beach State Park
Guide
Good to know
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 14 visitors · 2019–2026
Perfect for families seeking calm conditions
The beach stays relatively uncrowded even on busy days, with soft white sand, shallow water, and excellent facilities.
Book reservation online first
As of May 15, 2026, the park requires advance reservations and will turn away walk-ups even if spaces remain available.
Arrive early to avoid long lines
Afternoon arrivals face substantial wait times; locals recommend arriving around 7am before crowds build.
Plan for noise from highway and aircraft
Highway 98 runs very close by, and the flight path brings frequent helicopter tours and military jets during daytime hours.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
79°F · clear
Water
87°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
0.9 ft · 4 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the NNE
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 04:10 | High tide | ↑ |
| 16:23 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 6:30 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 17000 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, FL 32541
🌊 Water 350 yd away, about 4 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Henderson Beach State Park?
350 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 4 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Henderson Beach State Park have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is Henderson Beach State Park least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Thu 8am and the busiest at Sat 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
