Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
A preserve with about 5 km of natural coastline, dunes up to 25 metres high and three dune lakes; you can bike or take a shuttle to the beach.
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park lies about 15 km east of Destin and has roughly 5 km of nearly undeveloped coastline. Its name comes from the tall dunes, which resemble sails. The park has three coastal dune lakes and longleaf pine forest, with trails for birdwatching and sea turtle nesting areas (lighting is prohibited at night in summer). It is about 1.2 km from the entrance to the beach, which you can reach on foot, by bicycle or on a tram-style shuttle. Fees are charged per vehicle. The park has campsites and cabins, and far fewer visitors than urban beaches.
Opening hours
08:00 to sunset
Nearby sights
- Village of Baytowne Wharf
- Miramar Beach
- Grayton Beach State Park
- Henderson Beach State Park
- WaterColor
- Seaside
- Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park
- Eden Gardens State Park