Scenic Stays | Blog Post: A Local Guide to Destin's Crab Island

Is it an island? Is it a sandbar? Is it one of the most iconic Destin experiences you can have? To truly understand Crab Island, you have to see it for yourself. And seeing it for yourself is unforgettable.

Accessible only by boat, Crab Island is truly unlike any other place in the world. Initially a tiny island south of Choctawhatchee Bay, this popular sand bar has since become one of the hottest summertime attractions in Destin. On any given day, hundreds of boaters will drop anchor in these shallow waters and wade and play the day away. There are water volleyball courts, floating restaurants, food vendors, and dozens of water-based games and activities.