Looking for things to keep you busy while you explore Mexico Beach, Florida? Our area is different from other beach destinations where attractions line the coastline. Here, it is all about taking it slow, enjoying family, and hitting pause from the real world. Our “attractions” are simple and let you get back to the way things used to be.

As the name suggest, the beach is the number one attraction in Mexico Beach. Our approximately 5-mile-long beach is public and accessible to all! With direct parking access and several easy-to-spot walkovers connecting Highway 98 to the beach, your family can enjoy the day splashing in our calm Gulf waters, building sandcastles, sea shell collecting, and soaking up the fun in the sun. For more information on how to enjoy our beaches, as well as need to know rules visit our beaches page!

You can enjoy the fresh salt air by getting out and walking alongside Highway 98. Almost the entire length of Mexico Beach features a sidewalk ready for you to enjoy. Whether you’re enjoying a leisurely stroll, a slow bike ride, or a fast paced jogging this is a great way to see Mexico Beach and enjoy the laid-back atmosphere found here.

Our local parks are not to be missed. Spend all day at one of our beachfront park– Canal Park Way or Sunset Park – casting a line or soaking up the sun. Other parks like Parker Park, Under the Palms Park, and Municipal Park feature picnic areas, playgrounds, pickleball courts, cornhole, basketball and space to enjoy. Our parks also play host to many events throughout the year like the Mexico Beach Farmers Market, Music in the Park, and our Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony – all free to enjoy!

Look up, look down, look all around and you’ll see something spectacular! From migrating birds and butterflies to unique shells, you have a chance to see some really amazing things in Mexico Beach. And we’ve made it easy with our complimentary downloadable Wildlife Field Guide to know what you’re looking at!

When you are tired of the outdoors, or maybe you’ve soaked up just a little too much sun, visit our local shops is a great pastime. You can window shop, and enjoy the indoors for a bit who knows, you might spend the entire day taking in all the wonder of one-of-kind items our shops have to offer. There are also friendly locals ready to help you find something if you choose to take home a memento to remember your trip.