Beaches & Parks in Mexico Beach

Mexico Beach is home to some of Florida’s Gulf Coast most beautiful white-sand beaches and clear, clean emerald waters.

The City of Mexico Beach has almost five miles of beach available for residents and visitors to enjoy. Public beach access is easy and abundant with direct parking access and a number of easy-to-spot walkovers connecting Highway 98 to the beach. We’ve worked hard to ensure that our beaches are pristine and ready for visitors to come and enjoy. It’s time to make memories that last forever on the Unforgettable Coast!

What Makes Mexico Beach Unique

Geologically, our beaches are quite rare. The sand found on the majority of the world’s beaches contains a mixture of approximately twenty different materials. The sugar-like white sand found in Mexico Beach, however, contains only one: evenly sized quartz crystals. This quartz sand originated millions of years ago in the Appalachian Mountain range. Because our area lacks the influence of silt-bearing rivers, our sand remains pure and white. This white quartz sand is highly reflective—which is the reason our beaches remain cool, even during the hottest summer months!

Public Beach Accesses

Beach accesses are located along Highway 98 in Mexico Beach. They are easy to spot and provide beachgoers with convenient and direct access to the Gulf. They also protect our natural vegetation, our sand dunes, and sea oats. When visiting the beach, please be sure to utilize the beach accesses and not walk on the dunes.

Safety Guidelines for Beachgoers

The City of Mexico Beach does not operate a warning flag system or utilize lifeguards as riptides are not common in our waters. We do, however, urge all beachgoers to follow good safety practices when enjoying our beaches. Do not enter the water alone, and do not allow children to enter the water without adult supervision.

Parks & Recreational Programs

The following public parks are administered by the City of Mexico Beach. The Recreational Program below is administered by the Tyndall Air Force Base:

Canal Park

Location: End of Canal Parkway on the west side of the canal
Facilities: Beach access, parking, picnic area, restrooms

City Municipal Park

Location: 21st Street and Paradise Path
Facilities: Pickleball courts, basketball court, playground equipment, picnic area, restrooms

Crooked Island – Outdoor Recreational Program

Location: Tyndall Air Force Base
Facilities: Hunting, Fishing & General Recreation

Parker Park

Location: 2500 Highway 98
Facilities: Pet friendly area, parking, restrooms

Sunset Park

Location: 1813 Highway 98
Facilities: Beach access, parking, picnic area, restrooms, outdoor showers

Under the Palms Park

Location: 7th Street and Maryland Blvd.
Facilities: Walking path, playground equipment, picnic area, parking

Protecting Sea Turtles

Five species of Sea Turtles share Mexico Beach with us. Please help us protect these endangered creatures by adhering to these guidelines, especially during nesting season in May through October.

  • Do not touch turtles or their nests.
  • Nesting season is May 1st to October 31st.
  • Do not take flash photography of turtles or their nests.
  • Call (850) 647-8238 to report any unmarked turtle crawls.
  • Close all blinds and draperies on the beach side of your accommodations at night. Keep turtles in the dark!
  • Remove lounge chairs, umbrellas, boats, coolers and tents from the beach at the end of each day.
  • If you encounter a Sea Turtle at night, please remain quiet and slowly step away.
  • Do not disturb turtle tracks—they are very valuable to researchers studying Sea Turtles.
  • Pick up plastic bags, balloons, Styrofoam, fishing line and other debris that you encounter on the beach. These items can be fatal to turtles if ingested.

Help Keep Mexico Beach Beautiful:

Leave No Trace

Welcome to our beautiful beaches! We hope you enjoy your time here. While enjoying your stay in Mexico Beach, we hope you will help us keep our beaches beautiful. The Leave No Trace ordinance states that all personal items must be removed at the end of your beach day. Any items that are left unattended between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. will be removed and disposed of. These items include, but are not limited to, tents, chairs, umbrellas, toys, and coolers. We appreciate your efforts in helping us keep Mexico Beach clean and beautiful.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does Mexico Beach utilize a flag system?

The City of Mexico Beach does not operate a warning flag system or utilize lifeguards as riptides are not common in our waters. We do, however, urge all beachgoers to follow good safety practices when enjoying our beaches. Do not enter the water alone, and do not allow children to enter the water without adult supervision.

Q: Are pets allowed on Mexico Beach?

No pets are permitted on the beach within the city limits of Mexico Beach. There is a small section on the west side of Mexico Beach down Canal Parkway where leashed pets are allowed for about a mile.

Q: Can I drive on the beach?

Beach driving is not allowed anywhere in Mexico Beach. We have plenty of access points throughout the beach to help you get to where you want to go.

Q: Are bonfires allowed on the beach?

Bonfires are not allowed anywhere on Mexico Beach.