Pet friendly Condos In Destin, FL

Okaloosa County (Destin, Okaloosa Island, Fort Walton Beach), Bay County (Panama City Beach), and Santa Rosa County (Navarre Beach) with the exception of two dog parks located on Pensacola Beach. Pensacola Beach has two Dog Parks that are open for two hours a day (7am to 10am). The west end park is located at the first parking lot past the last condos on the Gulf. The east end park is at the first parking lot past Portofino. All dogs are required to be on a leash, and signs will be posted to designate dog-friendly areas. Doggie bags, disposable bins and handy wipes will be available at both locations. For more information, please contact the Santa Rosa Island Authority at 850.932.2257.

Pets are allowed on the beach in.

South Walton County (30A, Santa Rosa Beach, Dune Allen, Seaside, Seagrove, Blue Mountain Beach.. etc..) with permits ONLY. Pet permits are restricted to "Real Property Owners" or permanent residents only. Pets are restricted to in the times they are allowed to be on the beach. To obtain a beach pet permit, call 850.892.8156 or visit to learn more.

Local Pet Parks

4100 Indian Bayou Trail, Destin, FL
850.837.4242

Central Bark

Uptown Station - Off Leash Dog Park

Hwy 85 and College Boulevard, Niceville, FL
850.279.6436, EXT 3002

Florida State Parks

Domestic pets are permitted in designated day-use areas at ALL Florida State Parks. They must be kept on a hand held leash that is six feet or shorter and be well-behaved at all times. Pet owners are required to pick up after their pets and properly dispose of their droppings. Pets are not permitted on beaches or playgrounds, or in bathing areas, cabins, park buildings or concession facilities. Individual parks may have specific areas prohibiting pets.