Metal Detecting at Mexico Beach
Bay County · Panhandle · City/County beach
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The rules
City code has no metal-detecting ban. Holes may be no more than 2 ft deep, must be attended and filled before you leave (§97.02(B)); no glass; stay off dunes; Leave No Trace 7 PM–7 AM.
Permit: Not required
📞 Call ahead: 850-648-5700 (confirm the current rule before you go)
Why detect here
Quiet, uncrowded Gulf beach with simple rules and public accesses
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Source: Mexico Beach Code of Ordinances Ch. 97 (Beach Regulations). Verify against the managing authority before detecting.