Metal Detecting at Destin & South Walton
Walton County · Panhandle · City/County beach
✅ Allowed
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The rules
Public beaches only; stay off dunes
Permit: Not required
📞 Call ahead: 850-267-1216 (confirm the current rule before you go)
Why detect here
Emerald Coast tourist beaches
Beach detecting here? You want a saltwater-capable machine and a long-handled sand scoop. The Nokta Legend 2 is the best value that handles wet salt sand. See the Nokta Legend 2 →
More spots nearby: Panhandle & Emerald Coast · See the full Florida metal detecting laws · federal rules · which detector to buy
Source: metaldetectingtips.com. Verify against the managing authority before detecting.