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Crab Island Visitors Guide
On the north side of the William T. Marler Bridge, also known as the Destin Bridge, lies the famous Crab Island sandbar! What was once an island where the bay meets the Gulf, is now a sandbar where locals and tourists alike come together to enjoy the natural beauty of Destin, Florida. The crystal-clear, emerald-green, calm, shallow waters attract visitors of all ages and interests to this underwater utopia, year after year!
Crab Island is only accessible by water, so making a trip to this iconic sandbar is the perfect opportunity to try all of the incredible watersports the area has to offer! Snorkeling, jet skiing, boating, and kayaking are just a few of the many unforgettable Crab Island experiences to be had. If you’re looking to leave Destin, FL, with family memories that will last a lifetime, then a trip to Crab Island should definitely be on the top of your vacation bucket list!
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Absolutely, Crab Island is a great place to take the littles ones when visiting the Emerald Coast! The calm, gorgeous, crystal-clear waters, soft, white sand, and shallow depths make it ideal for children and families. Many Crab Island vendors are actually geared towards kids, offering giant inflatable obstacle courses, giant floats to relax on, ice cream, fresh fruit, and more!
Your fur children will love Crab Island, as well! Many pontoon rental companies have pet-friendly pontoons available, so Fido can enjoy this unforgettable family adventure, too. Just be sure to read the restrictions before booking your rental, and if you need assistance booking a pet-friendly pontoon, feel free to call one of TripShock’s friendly customer service representatives for help. Either way, a trip to Crab Island is the perfect way to get the family together, and enjoy some good, old-fashioned fun in the sun!
While there are no longer vendors serving alcohol at Crab Island, visitors to this famous sandbar are more than welcome to bring their own. Please be aware that most rental companies and Crab Island tour providers, however, do not allow glass bottles on board. Lastly, if you choose to check out Crab Island via watercraft rental, please assign a designated driver for your trip.
The water at Crab Island has an average depth of around 3 feet. The center part of the sandbar is the most shallow, sometimes only inches deep at low tide. Since weather and tides can be unpredictable, however, it is recommended to bring floaties or life vests for any little ones in your group.
While you might see a Blue Crab here and there, they are not as populous as one may think with a name like Crab Island. However, Crab Island is home to some pretty amazing wildlife, and there’s a good chance you will encounter a friendly hermit crab or two, instead! Bottlenose dolphins, pelicans, herons, fish, and sea turtles are more amazing creatures you may encounter when visiting Destin, Florida’s famous Crab Island!