ADA/Wheelchair Accessible Beaches
No need to worry if you have mobility issues or use a wheelchair! You can still enjoy the emerald coast’s pristine beaches with the help of designated beach accesses that provide ADA/wheelchair accessibility.
Six of South Walton’s nine regional beach accesses are ADA accessible for those with mobility issues/disabilities.
1) Miramar Beach Regional Beach Access
- Seasonal Lifeguards, ADA Accessible Restrooms, ADA Accessible Boardwalk, Parking, Beach Conditions Flag
- 2375 Scenic Gulf Dr. Miramar Beach, FL 32550
2) Fort Panic Regional Beach Access
- Seasonal Lifeguards, ADA Accessible Restrooms, Parking, Beach Conditions Flag
- 5753 W. Scenic Highway 30A Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
3) Dune Allen Regional Beach Access
- Seasonal Lifeguards, ADA Accessible Restrooms, Parking, Beach Conditions Flag
- 5999 W. Scenic Highway 30A Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
4) Ed Walline Regional Beach Access
*Wheelchair-friendly mats are available here at the Ed Walline Regional Beach Access!
- Seasonal Lifeguards, ADA Accessible Restrooms, Parking, Beach Conditions Flag
- 4447 W. Scenic Highway 30A Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
5) Santa Clara Regional Beach Access
- Seasonal Lifeguards, ADA Accessible Restrooms, Parking, Beach Conditions Flag
- 3468 E. Scenic Highway 30A Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
6) Inlet Beach Regional Access
- Seasonal Lifeguards, ADA Accessible (Center Walk Only) Restrooms, Parking, Beach Conditions Flag
- 438 South Orange Street Center Panama City Beach, FL 32413
Beach Wheelchairs
In addition to the wheelchair beach mats, a limited number of beach wheelchairs specially designed to push through the sand, are available free of charge! They are offered through the South Walton Fire District (available March 1st through October 31st, 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.) and located at the following beach accesses:
- Miramar Beach: Tower 54 (near Pompano Joe’s restaurant)
- Ed Walline: Tower 33
- Santa Clara: Tower 21 (Bramble Grove)
- Inlet Beach Tower 11
Tram: You can also explore Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in an eleven person wheelchair accessible electric tram.
Destin
Pompano Street beach access is also ADA accessible, located at Pompano Street South and U.S. Highway 98 East, 32451.
For the most up-to-date information please visit official websites:
- South Walton/Highway 30A: https://www.visitsouthwalton.com/accessibility/
Destin: https://www.destinfwb.com/blog/handicap-accessibility-at-the-beach/