Things to do/Emerald Coast/Checked Sunday, Nov. 1
Things to do on the Emerald Coast today
Every beach, park, museum and attraction in our local guides, rated for today's weather and checked against official closings.
As of 12:15 pm Sunday, Nov. 1, 3 of 78 places in our Emerald Coast guides look good today, 4 call for caution and 63 are not a good idea; 8 are closed or out of season. Ratings come from National Weather Service, NOAA and USGS data that we check every 3 hours. Best bets: Gulf Breeze Zoo, Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center, and Underwater Museum of Art.
3look good today
4call for caution
8closed or out of season
3indoor attractions open today
Best bets today
Every place, with today's conditions
Bay County
Towns & shopping · Panama CityPier ParkWhat is there to do at Pier Park Panama City Beach?Not today today Better pick another dayFishing seasons & spots ›
On the water · Panama CityRussell-Fields City Pier & BeachWhat fish are biting at Russell-Fields City Pier and how much does it cost?Not today today Better pick another dayFishing seasons & spots ›
On the water · Panama CityM.B. Miller County PierIs M.B. Miller County Pier open and what does it cost?Not today today Better pick another dayFishing seasons & spots ›
On the water · Panama CityBay County Artificial Reefs (Panama City Beach)What are the best dive sites and wrecks off Panama City Beach?Not today today Better pick another dayFishing seasons & spots ›
On the water · Panama CitySt. Andrews MarinaWhere can I book a fishing charter from St. Andrews Marina?Not today today Better pick another dayFishing seasons & spots ›
On the waterDeer Point LakeWhat is the water level at Deer Point Lake?Use caution today Go, but check conditions firstFishing seasons & spots ›
On the water · Mexico BeachMexico Beach Artificial Reefs (MBARA)Where are the Mexico Beach artificial reefs?Not today today Better pick another dayFishing seasons & spots ›
Towns & shopping · Panama CityHistoric Downtown Panama CityWhat to do in downtown Panama City FL?Not today today Better pick another dayBeach Romance Reads ›
On the water · Panama CityDowntown Panama City MarinaIs the Downtown Panama City Marina open?Not today today · Partly closed: boat ramp shut Better pick another dayFishing seasons & spots ›
Museums & indoor · Panama CityMartin TheatreIs Martin Theatre Panama City open?Closed for renovation
On the waterEconfina CreekWhere can I kayak Econfina Creek and how high is the water?Use caution today Go, but check conditions firstFishing seasons & spots ›
Okaloosa County
On the water · DestinCrab IslandWhat is the best time to go to Crab Island?Not today today Better pick another dayFishing seasons & spots ›
On the water · DestinDestin HarborWhat is there to do at HarborWalk Village in Destin?Not today today Better pick another dayFishing seasons & spots ›
On the water · DestinChoctawhatchee BayWhat are the best places to boat on Choctawhatchee Bay?Not today today Better pick another dayFishing seasons & spots ›
On the water · Fort Walton BeachOkaloosa Island Fishing PierHow much does it cost to fish at the Okaloosa Island Pier?Not today today Better pick another dayFishing seasons & spots ›
Parks & nature · NicevilleFred Gannon Rocky Bayou State ParkIs Rocky Bayou State Park open and can I camp there?Closed after Isaias (as of Oct. 15)Fishing seasons & spots ›
On the water · DestinNorriego PointHow much is parking at Norriego Point in Destin?Not today today Better pick another dayFishing seasons & spots ›
Towns & shopping · DestinDestin CommonsWhat are the hours at Destin Commons?Not today today Better pick another dayBeach Romance Reads ›
On the water · Fort Walton BeachSanta Rosa SoundIs Santa Rosa Sound good for paddleboarding?Not today today Better pick another dayFishing seasons & spots ›
On the water · CrestviewShoal RiverIs the Shoal River good for kayaking right now?Not today today Better pick another dayFishing seasons & spots ›
Santa Rosa County
Parks & natureBlackwater River State ParkIs Blackwater River State Park open and can I tube the river?Closed after Isaias (as of Oct. 15)Fishing seasons & spots ›
On the water · MiltonBlackwater RiverIs the Blackwater River safe to paddle right now?Not today today · Some access points closed Better pick another dayFishing seasons & spots ›
Parks & natureBlackwater River State ForestWhat is there to do in Blackwater River State Forest near Milton FL?Not today today Better pick another dayFishing seasons & spots ›
On the water · NavarreNavarre Beach Fishing PierIs Navarre Beach Fishing Pier open today and what is biting?Not today today Better pick another dayFishing seasons & spots ›
On the water · NavarreNavarre Beach Marine SanctuaryWhere are the Navarre Beach snorkeling reefs and how is visibility?Not today today Better pick another dayFishing seasons & spots ›
Walton County
Towns & shoppingSeasideIs Seaside FL open after the storm and what is there to do?Not today today · Partly reopened after the storm Better pick another dayBeach Romance Reads ›
Towns & shoppingVillage of Baytowne WharfWhat is happening at Baytowne Wharf tonight?Not today today Better pick another dayBeach Romance Reads ›
Towns & shopping · Miramar BeachGrand Boulevard Town CenterWhat events are at Grand Boulevard this week?Not today today Better pick another dayBeach Romance Reads ›
BeachesInlet Beach Regional Beach AccessIs Inlet Beach Regional Beach Access open and where to park?Not today today Better pick another dayFishing seasons & spots ›
Towns & shoppingRosemary BeachIs Rosemary Beach open and what is there to do?Not today today Better pick another dayBeach Romance Reads ›
On the waterBaytowne MarinaDoes Baytowne Marina in Sandestin have transient slips and fuel?Not today today Better pick another dayFishing seasons & spots ›
Table: all places
| Place | Type | Town | Today |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panama City Beach | Beaches | Panama City | Not today |
| Shell Island | Parks & nature | Panama City | Not today |
| St. Andrews State Park | Parks & nature | Panama City | Not today |
| Pier Park | Towns & shopping | Panama City | Not today |
| Russell-Fields City Pier & Beach | On the water | Panama City | Not today |
| Shipwreck Island Waterpark | Towns & shopping | Panama City | Closed for the season |
| M.B. Miller County Pier | On the water | Panama City | Not today |
| Bay County Artificial Reefs (Panama City Beach) | On the water | Panama City | Not today |
| Mexico Beach | Beaches | Mexico Beach | Not today |
| St. Andrews Marina | On the water | Panama City | Not today |
| Camp Helen State Park | Parks & nature | Panama City | Not today |
| Deer Point Lake | On the water | Bay County | Use caution |
| Mexico Beach Artificial Reefs (MBARA) | On the water | Mexico Beach | Not today |
| Gulf World Marine Park | Museums & indoor | Panama City | Closed (park shut in May 2025) |
| Historic Downtown Panama City | Towns & shopping | Panama City | Not today |
| Downtown Panama City Marina | On the water | Panama City | Not today |
| Martin Theatre | Museums & indoor | Panama City | Closed for renovation |
| Cobra Adventure Park | Towns & shopping | Panama City | Not today |
| Econfina Creek | On the water | Bay County | Use caution |
| Great Big Game Show | Museums & indoor | Panama City | Not today |
| Lake Powell | On the water | Panama City | Not today |
| Panama City Beach Conservation Park | Parks & nature | Panama City | Not today |
| Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show | Museums & indoor | Panama City | Not today |
| Crab Island | On the water | Destin | Not today |
| Destin Harbor | On the water | Destin | Not today |
| Okaloosa Island | Beaches | Fort Walton Beach | Not today |
| Choctawhatchee Bay | On the water | Destin | Not today |
| Henderson Beach State Park | Parks & nature | Destin | Not today |
| Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier | On the water | Fort Walton Beach | Not today |
| Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park | Parks & nature | Niceville | Closed after Isaias (as of Oct. 15) |
| Heritage Park & Cultural Center | Museums & indoor | Fort Walton Beach | Use caution |
| Norriego Point | On the water | Destin | Not today |
| Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park | Towns & shopping | Destin | Closed for the season |
| Destin Commons | Towns & shopping | Destin | Not today |
| John Beasley Park | Beaches | Fort Walton Beach | Not today |
| Eglin Reservation Recreation Areas | Parks & nature | Niceville | Not today |
| James Lee Park | Beaches | Destin | Not today |
| Mattie Kelly Arts Center | Museums & indoor | Niceville | Not today |
| Santa Rosa Sound | On the water | Fort Walton Beach | Not today |
| Shoal River | On the water | Crestview | Not today |
| Yellow River | Parks & nature | Baker | Not today |
| Gulf Islands National Seashore - Okaloosa Area | Parks & nature | Okaloosa County | Not today |
| Ross Marler Park | On the water | Fort Walton Beach | Not today |
| Navarre Beach | Beaches | Navarre | Not today |
| Blackwater River State Park | Parks & nature | Santa Rosa County | Closed after Isaias (as of Oct. 15) |
| Gulf Breeze Zoo | Museums & indoor | Gulf Breeze | Good day |
| Blackwater River | On the water | Milton | Not today |
| Blackwater River State Forest | Parks & nature | Santa Rosa County | Not today |
| Navarre Beach Fishing Pier | On the water | Navarre | Not today |
| Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center | Museums & indoor | Navarre | Good day |
| Navarre Beach Marine Park | Beaches | Navarre | Not today |
| Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary | On the water | Navarre | Not today |
| Santa Rosa Sound | On the water | Navarre | Not today |
| Blackwater Heritage State Trail | Parks & nature | Milton | Closed after Isaias (as of Oct. 15) |
| Imogene Theatre | Museums & indoor | Milton | Not today |
| Milton Historic District | Towns & shopping | Milton | Not today |
| Grayton Beach State Park | Parks & nature | Santa Rosa Beach | Not today |
| Topsail Hill Preserve State Park | Parks & nature | Santa Rosa Beach | Closed after Isaias (as of Oct. 15) |
| Seaside | Towns & shopping | Walton County | Not today |
| Underwater Museum of Art | Museums & indoor | Walton County | Good day |
| Village of Baytowne Wharf | Towns & shopping | Walton County | Not today |
| Coastal Dune Lakes of South Walton | Parks & nature | Walton County | Not today |
| Grand Boulevard Town Center | Towns & shopping | Miramar Beach | Not today |
| Blue Mountain Regional Beach Access | Beaches | Walton County | Not today |
| Dune Allen Regional Beach Access | Beaches | Walton County | Not today |
| Ed Walline Regional Beach Access | Beaches | Walton County | Not today |
| Fort Panic Regional Beach Access | Beaches | Walton County | Not today |
| Gulfview Heights Regional Beach Access | Beaches | Walton County | Not today |
| Inlet Beach Regional Beach Access | Beaches | Walton County | Not today |
| Miramar Beach Regional Beach Access | Beaches | Walton County | Not today |
| Rosemary Beach | Towns & shopping | Walton County | Not today |
| Santa Clara Regional Beach Access | Beaches | Walton County | Not today |
| Scenic Gulf Drive Regional Beach Access | Beaches | Walton County | Not today |
| Timpoochee Trail | Parks & nature | Walton County | Not today |
| Baytowne Marina | On the water | Walton County | Not today |
| Choctawhatchee River | On the water | Walton County | Not today |
| Morrison Springs | Parks & nature | Walton County | Use caution |
| Western Lake | On the water | Walton County | Not today |
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Questions about things to do on the Emerald Coast
What is good to do today on the Emerald Coast?
Places that look good today by our reading of official forecasts: Gulf Breeze Zoo, Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center, and Underwater Museum of Art. Each guide explains why and shows the next days.
What is closed or out of season right now?
Shipwreck Island Waterpark: Closed for the season. Gulf World Marine Park: Closed (park shut in May 2025). Martin Theatre: Closed for renovation. Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park: Closed after Isaias (as of Oct. 15). Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park: Closed for the season. Blackwater River State Park: Closed after Isaias (as of Oct. 15). Blackwater Heritage State Trail: Closed after Isaias (as of Oct. 15). Topsail Hill Preserve State Park: Closed after Isaias (as of Oct. 15).
How are the green, yellow and red ratings decided?
They are our own calculation, without AI, from National Weather Service forecasts and alerts, NOAA tides and surf forecasts and USGS river gauges. Wind, storms, rip currents and alerts can turn a place yellow or red. A place that is closed or out of season is never shown as good to go. Ratings update every 3 hours and we hide them if the data is more than 12 hours old.
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