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FL Beach Access

419 access points · 12 counties

Panhandle beach access

Access points that Florida DEP lists in the Florida Panhandle, from Escambia County east through Okaloosa, Walton, Bay, Gulf, Franklin and Wakulla. Florida DEP lists 419 public beach access points in this region on the Panhandle. 140 record parking, 80 record restrooms and 28 record a lifeguard; 37 are marked Limited Access.

Well-equipped accesses on the Panhandle

The 24 accesses with the most DEP-recorded amenities. Pick a county above for the full list.

Counties on the Panhandle

Compare regions in our Gulf vs. Atlantic guide.

Frequently asked questions

How many public beach accesses are there in the Panhandle?

The Florida DEP public beach access layer lists 419 access points in the Panhandle. DEP marks each one Full Access, Full Access With Parking or Limited Access. Our data was downloaded October 2026.

Which the Panhandle beach accesses have parking?

140 of the listed accesses record parking (a parking lot, a space count or a "Full Access With Parking" status). Use the Parking filter above to see them. Space counts come from DEP surveys and may have changed.

Do the Panhandle beaches charge for parking or entry?

DEP records an entrance or parking fee at 23 of these accesses. A blank fee field means DEP didn't record one, not that parking is free. Check the posted signs or the managing park or city. See free vs. paid beach parking.

Are there ADA-accessible beach accesses in the Panhandle?

DEP marks 61 of these accesses as ADA accessible and 76 as having ADA parking. Accessibility can change with erosion and repairs, so confirm before you go. See our ADA beach tips.