The City of Destin announced it will begin issuing free annual parking passes to eligible residents starting January 3, 2025. The passes are available to residents living within the incorporated area of Destin, with a limit of two passes per household.
- Residents can obtain their passes at either Destin City Hall or the Destin Community Center. To qualify, residents must present a valid driver’s license showing Destin residency, along with their vehicle tag and registration information.
The passes will provide access to paid parking areas along Scenic Highway 98 in Crystal Beach, Gulf Shore Drive on Holiday Isle, and the Destin Harbor District parking area.
The city has implemented a grace period throughout January, allowing residents to continue using their 2024 passes while applying for new ones.
Additional passes are available for specific locations. Henderson Beach State Park passes are available to residents within city limits at $30 per household, with a discounted senior rate of $25. Joe’s Bayou Launch and Recovery passes are free for the first decal to residents within city limits, with additional passes costing $50. Non-residents can purchase Joe’s Bayou passes for $205.
- For Joe’s Bayou passes, residents must provide current vessel registration, trailer registration, and driver’s license.
