What hotels are near James Lee Park?

Hotels near James Lee Park: (0.03 mi) June weeks now open and discounted- 60 yards to the bch- New Listing (0.04 mi) Beautiful 2nd floor villa with easy beach access! (0.07 mi) Massive Entertainment Space - 7 houses from the Pool! - Moments Away from the (0.08 mi) Stunning Destiny West Home! Private Pool, Sky Deck With 360 Views of the Gulf (0.09 mi) UNBELIEVABLE GULF VIEWS ,STEPS TO THE SAND...PERFECT VACATION HOME !! �� View all hotels near James Lee Park on Tripadvisor

What restaurants are near James Lee Park?

Restaurants near James Lee Park: (0.01 mi) Crab Trap Destin (0.46 mi) Jackacuda's Seafood & Sushi (0.49 mi) Bruster's Real Ice Cream (0.45 mi) Chicken Salad Chick (0.67 mi) Captain Dave's On The Gulf View all restaurants near James Lee Park on Tripadvisor

James Lee Park (Destin) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go

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130 within 3 miles

Crab Trap Destin

3,405

32 ft$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Seafood

Jackacuda's Seafood & Sushi

2,534

0.5 mi$$ - $$$ • Bar • Seafood • Healthy

Bruster's Real Ice Cream

328

0.5 mi$ • Dessert • American

Chicken Salad Chick

156

0.4 mi$ • Quick Bites • American • Vegetarian Friendly

SmallCakes of Destin, FL

95

0.4 mi$$ - $$$ • Bakeries • American

Pepitos Mexican Restaurant - Miramar Beach

222

0.5 mi$$ - $$$ • Mexican • Southwestern • Vegetarian Friendly

Captain Dave's On The Gulf

898

0.7 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Seafood • Vegetarian Friendly

Yuga Sushi and Sake House

53

0.6 mi$ • Japanese • Seafood • Sushi

Pedros Tacos & Tequila Bar

13

0.5 miMexican • Bar • Pub • Dining bars

Kenny D's New Orleans Cuisine

738

0.7 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Seafood

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2.3 miState Parks • Beaches

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Points of Interest & Landmarks • Piers & Boardwalks

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1.6 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Bridges

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MamaBerg87

Orlando, FL28 contributions

Wonderful beach

Sep 2020 • Couples

There is free and plentiful beach parking here. Plus showers and bathrooms. There are chair & umbrella rentals and a restaurant (The Crab Trap) if those are important to you. We went right down the the water’s edge and “camped out” for the day. Since a red flag was waving, we were careful and didn’t go far out. Water temperature was perfect. It was a beautiful location.

Written September 1, 2020

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Kevin W

Altoona, AL234 contributions

Best FREE Beach on Panhandle

Oct 2021

If you don't want to pay at Henderson Beach, then I would suggest this one down the road. We love the beach and water at this one...not far to walk down to the beach from the parking lot and pretty ample parking. Clean beach.

Written October 15, 2021

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UOtterTravel

Port Saint Lucie, FL1,286 contributions

Beautiful Beach

Mar 2014 • Couples

This is our beach of choice when visiting Destin. The sand is sugar white, the water is emerald green, and the beach is wide. The park has free parking, but it can be hard to find if you don't arrive early!

There is a "bath house" with restrooms, changing areas, and an outdoor shower. The restrooms are kept clean. There are numerous picnic tables, several covered pavilions, and a play area. There are no lifeguard stations, however we have seen lifeguards patrolling the beach on four-wheelers when the surf is rough. There is also a restaurant located here, and you can rent chairs/umbrellas. The boardwalk is made out of Trex, so no worries about splinters if you are barefoot.

The beach attracts families, couples, and college spring breakers. We've never experienced a problem while visiting no matter the time of year.

Written March 30, 2014

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E M

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Our Wedding

Dec 2016 • Couples

We recently had our wedding at James Lee Park and it was beautiful. Great Location, ease of scheduling with park facilities, and cleanliness. There was no fee as long as our ceremony was under 50 people. The beach was perfect.

Written January 4, 2017

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KayGee62

Ormond Beach, FL245 contributions

It would be five stars if it weren’t for the parking

Nov 2017 • Couples

James Lee Park is a great facility with wonderful views of the gulf, a children’s playground, and on beach bar, the Crab Trap restaurant, and other amenities. If it weren’t for the terrible parking situation, I would give this place five stars. If you want to ensure a good place to park, then either arrive early or wait until mid afternoon when the early crowd leaves. Otherwise, it’s worth checking out!

Written November 25, 2017

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Joy C

Niceville, FL64 contributions

Free city park right on the beach

Aug 2015 • Family

Located right on beach,has free parking, a nice restaurant,chairs and umbrella for rent,kids playground, an outside bar that has a great view, picnic tables, a bath house,showers and restrooms. What more could you want?

Written May 26, 2016

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Tracy P

Mooresville, NC14 contributions

Left our resort to enjoy the beauty of this place

Apr 2016 • Family

The Emerald Grande's idea of "enjoying their private beach" was an absolute pain and a huge let down. We discovered this jewel and spent an entire day enjoying the beautiful water, beach, and picnic area. So glad to have found this, it saved our sanity and fed our need for beach time.

Written April 14, 2016

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malinda s

Langston, AL11 contributions

Beach access

Oct 2015 • Couples

Great place to park for free with beach access and facilities as well as a restaurant. Beautiful location. Clean. Would go again

Written October 20, 2015

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Gail B

Hermann, MO293 contributions

Best Beach Access in Destin

Sep 2015 • Family

Large free parking area, pavilions, bathrooms, showers, access to a large beautiful part of the beach ...and a large restaurant next to it.

Written October 14, 2015

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KS_Family2015

Wichita, KS7 contributions

Crystal Beach - BEST BEACH

Jul 2015

A GREAT beach area! Water is clear and it wasn't overly crowded. It was nice to have the bath house and parking so close! I highly recommend this beach....plus no cost!

Written August 5, 2015

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