Best Snorkeling in Destin Florida | Sea Turtles, Stingrays and More!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ส.ค. 2021
- In this video, you'll see some beautiful aerial footage of Destin including Norriego Point, Crab Island, and the East Pass jetty. Then we dive into the water to see the amazing sea life that resides below the surface at Norriego Point... including sea turtles, stingrays, and much more! Norriego Point has some of the best snorkeling in Destin Florida! Thanks for watching!
Norriego Point Public Beach Access
100 Gulf Shore Dr, Destin, FL 32541
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Norriego Point Stabilization/Restoration Project Info
www.cityofdestin.com/536/Norr...
⚠️ CAUTION! STRONG CURRENTS
Please be cautious, watch for boats and stay near the jetty rocks. Wear a life jacket or snorkeling vest and use a dive flag. Do not swim or snorkel beyond the swim area markers if you are not a strong swimmer or have health issues that prevent strenuous exercise.
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Thank you so much for having that disclaimer in your description on the currents. They’ve been pretty intense. Stay safe guys, loving the turtles!!
Thanks Jamie! Yes, those currents can be very strong and dangerous if you're not an experienced swimmer/snorkeler. Love the Destin sea turtles 🥰
I can’t believe how clear and calm the water is there compared to the Atlantic side. We are planning a trip there right now and we can’t wait! Thanks for getting us more pumped for Destin. 👏 👏
Welcome! You're going to love it 😁👍
Dude awesome drone footage! I had no idea they created all these new coves and jetties. I haven't been in years, definitely overdue
Hey AJ! Thanks... been awhile.. you definitely need to check it out now. 😁👍
Great clarity! Thanks for labelling things :D
Thanks very much! Glad you like it. 😁👍
Great snorkeling video, Tony! The "little Miss" steals you the show 😂 So cute 😊! Well done my friend! Hope to see more from Destin/Florida in future 👌
Thanks Jens! She needs to have her own TH-cam channel. 😁👍
This is awesome. Hope to see another one soon!
Thanks! 😁
Beautiful! 🏖️🙋
Thank you! 😁👍
I love these videos. I just visited Santa Rosa and went snorkeling. It was a great experience and a lot of wildlife!
Thank you. I'm glad you had a great experience.
We will be visiting Miramar beach. Where is the best snorkeling spot in the panhandle?
Awesome! I recently went in June and I saw a pearly razorfish. I’ve never seen one of those in Destin before so I thought it was cool.
That's so cool! I love seeing new sea life I hadn't seen before. I saw my first rosy razorfish at the Destin East Pass Jetty th-cam.com/video/0ADQQnv3Tj4/w-d-xo.html
@@thetoneman yes it’s always awesome to see new sea life😁
Very nice video, thanks for sharing that.
Thanks so much. You're welcome 😁
Once again! Pretty cool!
Thanks bud! 😁
Just left Destin, it was amazing
Yes! Isn't it wonderful? I'm glad you had a great time. 😁
OMG, I love little Molly Pocket, she's so freakin adorable! Just like Ney Ney at her age. 😘❤💋
She's great isn't she!? 😁
I would have been shi!!ing my pants when I saw that ray
damn you scored a very clear water day, very lucky. It comes and goes
Oh yea! This was a great day 😁
Those reef projects are working!! I lived in Palm Beach and never saw this kind of biodiversity!
Yes, extremely happy they have worked this restoration project. Still more to come. 😁
IM GOING TO THAT EXACT SPOT TODAY SO EXITED!! 😁
You're in for a treat! Keep in mind that peak high tide is 10:46AM today... so after that time the water will start to get murky as the tide goes out (low tide). Best time to snorkel is two hours prior to peak high tide.. Here's a tide chart tides4fishing.com/us/florida-west-coast/destin
What is the name of this exact spot? Planning an anniversary trip later in April!
@@thetonemanWhat is the name of this exact spot? Planning an anniversary trip later in April!
We just left from there 7/10 best snorkeling spot, only flaw is the limited parking.
But this video helped me out to pick out this spot!
Nice‼️👍 yep, I get there early for the best parking. They're supposed to be adding more parking, bathrooms, pavillion and boardwalks eventually. Sounds like you had a great time 😁
Thanks for this video! We are planning to be up in the area after Thanksgiving, we want to do crab island and now seeing you video some snorkeling! We are equipped with paddle boards. Any other tips??
Toneman I loved it! Great video.. or would you call that a short film??
Thanks Kev! Love ya buddy. You can call it whatever you want. 😁👍
If a little girl isn’t afraid to go out there with all those sea creatures, I should give it a try. I’m only here for a few days. They said it’s gonna storm tomorrow.
Absolutely! It's great during high tide and hood weather. I hope you get to experience Norriego Point at its best. 😁👍
Terrific video - your best yet! Looks like you may have some new camera gear.
Thanks very much Bill! Using the GoPro HERO9 Black now. Appreciate you. 😁
another great video!
not sure I've ever seen so many tourists there before. I'll bet driving the blvd at night is a trick.
How many Happy Meals does that spokesperson cost ya? 😁
lol 🤣 she did great, huh? Thanks so much.
Beautiful! Do you ever have to worry about sharks visiting?
Thanks! I'm always cautious but haven't seen a shark while snorkeling in Destin. I'm sure they are out there somewhere. I usually stay close to the jetty rocks while snorkeling so I can make my escape 🤣😳🦈
Very good video friend, the impressive truth, I wanted to ask you a question since I see that you go to Destin very often I just took a vacation I go from September 30 to October 4 at that time the beach there in the jettys will be clear? ? to dive or it is getting dark and cloudy thank you very much
Thanks so much. There is still good snorkeling during that time if the weather and tides cooperate. 😁
Awesome videos! I am heading there next week and I am going to go snorkeling here. Do you usually go before high tide or what time? Thanks!
Thanks very much! I try to snorkel about two hours prior to high tide. You have great tides next week. Enjoy! tides4fishing.com/us/florida-west-coast/destin
@@thetoneman Perfect thanks so much! I was using this same tide chart! I will let you know what I see. Thanks again!!!
@@jman22bb22 welcome... looking forward to hearing about next week. 😁👍
What is that sandy area called at the 1:27 mark where there are little curved beach areas and people are there? Can you get there by walking or do you need a boat? Thanks for the beautiful video and that precious child at the beginning! Going to Miramar Beach in 3 weeks....and will go to Crab Island for the first time.....
Thanks so much 🥰. That is Norriego Point... you can drive there via Gulfshore Dr. off of hwy98. There's a small parking lot at the end and parking on the side of the street... but get there early for a good spot. Parking is currently $5. I hope you have a wonderful time.
Great video! I've been going to Destin all my life, but never been snorkeling there. How do I get to this location? I know about where it is, but not exactly. I usually keep to the Old 98 area for the most part.
And your narrator is ADORABLE! 😄
Thanks! There is a Google Maps link in the description that you can navigate to the location. 😁👍
I just saw your wonderful video. I’ve never been to Destin. Where can I get more information? Is the place where you are snorkeling accesible by car? Is it close to hotels? Would like to plan a trip there for a few days this Summer. Can you recommend a place to stay and any tip on the crab sandbar tours? Any help greatly appreciated. By the way the little gal did a great job. Precious!
Thanks! It's not near hotels but you can drive there. There is a Google Maps link in the description. I would recommend joining "Let's Talk Destin" Facebook group to get more detailed formation on hotels, excursions etc. 😁👍
@@thetoneman Thank you for the information and videos!
@@isabelmorales3114 Anytime! Glad you enjoy the videos. 😁
Hi, we saw your videos and are planning to snorkel at noriego point v soon. Is this footage taken right outside the swimming area? Where exactly do you recommend swimming to see this fauna?
Thanks for watching. Yes, most of the footage is from the jetties that surround Norriego Point. Be careful and watch the current as it can be very strong and I wouldn't recommend going beyond the marked swimming area unless your are a strong experienced swimmer. If you do I find it best to stay close to the rocks where it is easier to swim. Have a great time! 😁
Beautiful. I can borrow just clip your drone vid on Beach side?
No, but I appreciate you asking.
I'm here right now! Staying in the emerald grande. Went to one of the coves on that little island with all the coves and saw a few fish. Is that where you saw the turtles or do you have to go out past the roped off part?!
Awesome! I've seen turtles in the swimming areas but mostly see them along the jetties outside the marked swimming areas along with more variety of fish. Be very careful of the currents they can be very strong.
We went last year after seeing this video. Yes we swam along the rock wall outside the roped off swim area and we swam to the next swim inlet and saw a bunch more. The current started getting strong at the end. I think it is recommended to do it at high tide. I think the current is not as strong then. It was cool. Not for little kids. Want to be good swimmers.
@@Brandiurbanosky that's awesome Brandi 😁
What is the best time of the day to snorkel there? We went yesterday in the afternoon and the water was murky.
The general rule is two hours prior to peak high tide. So yesterday peak high tide was at 9:17 AM. You were there during low tide. Here's a chart to check the tides tides4fishing.com/us/florida-west-coast/destin
We are going to Destin in March- will it be too cold to snorkel? Can you go without a boat?
The average water temperature in Destin for March is 63 degrees. That is too cold for some, but depends on your cold tolerance. If you can stand the cool water then you can absolutely snorkel in March... I have on occasion. You don't need a boat as some of the best snorkeling in Destin can be had right off the beach at the East Pass jetty and Norriego Point. I have other videos in Destin to give you some idea. Have fun! 😁👍
I beg someone to answer my question, as I will be driving from Texas to this beautiful paradise. At 1:59, I see a few inlets in the beach with places to swim inside ropes. Please tell if that is acessible to the public? Or is it limited to hotel guests only?
This area is called Norriego Point and is open to the public. You just have to pay for parking. $5 to park for 5 hours. There is a Google Maps link in the description that you can use to navigate to this location.
@@thetoneman Thank you. I just actually booked another trip to Destin and came back across this video.
Where exactly is located? I am my way to destin
There is a Google Maps link in the video description 😁👍
Have fun‼️
What time do you go there so you don’t get run over by all the boats coming out of Destin harbor?
I get there between 7AM and 8AM on days when the hightide is later than that. Boats have not been an issue.
Great Video! Thank you!! I love that you put the addresses. It makes planning easier. So do you park at the address shown above then the snorkel spot is near there? This address: 100 Gulf Shore Dr, Destin, FL 32541. Thanks so much for your response.
Thanks! The address is actually for the last condos on the left, but the Norriego Point parking lot will be directly in front of you at the end of Gulf Shore Dr. You can also park all along Gulf Shore Dr. on your right starting at Osteen Beach Public Access. Once you park, just walk straight ahead towards the beach areas. Currently, there is construction in the area, and the parking lot is closed, and you have to walk to the left of the parking lot to get to the beaches.
@@thetoneman thank you!!
3:10 The Name 😳
Right⁉️ 😅 That's the common name. The scientific name is "Halichoeres bivittatus".
How do you access norriego point? Only by boat?
You can drive there, park, and walk over to the beach. There is a Google Maps link in the video description 😁👍
3:08 hehehehehe
Right⁉️🤣🤷
How do you actually get to Norriego Point?
I have a Google Maps link in the video description... 100 Gulf Shore Dr
maps.app.goo.gl/NbHvhJM1fLv41fzCA
Which beaxh in Destin is this?
This was filmed at Norriego Point.
...what is the thing to the right of the turtle moving back and forth? 4:31
It's a rock... the seaweed makes it look like it's moving.
Is this spot open to the public. Like free?
Yes, it's open to the public and doesn't cost anything to swim and snorkel, but you do have to pay to park. $5 per five hours to park. 😁👍
What part of destin is this ?
Hey there. This is Norriego Point. It's at the end of Gulfshore Dr. 😁👍
where is a good area for me to snorkel in destin, i am going next month i will be staying in fort walton beach.
In Destin... Norriego Point and the East Pass Jetty. Also, Fort Walton and Navarre Beach have wonderful artificial reefs. I have videos of each of these places with directions in the descriptions. Let me know if you have any other questions. 😁👍
@@thetoneman thanks so much I will check those Videos out as well.
New sub here, we live in the area and have been looking for a good place to go snorkeling to go check it out and vlog for our channel too. Thank you so much for sharing, we love your channel and videos. Can't wait for more videos
Thanks very much! Good luck on your channel. 😁👍📸🤿🐬🦈🐟🐠🐚🦀🐙
@@thetoneman Thank you, which area do you recommend to go take the kids snorkeling and find turtles. Turtles are my husband and daughter favorite.
@@TheMartfam both Norriego Point and East Pass jetty have shallow swimming areas for kids. If you venture out beyond the swimming areas you will start to feel the currents. You must be an experienced swimmer/snorkeler to contend with the current. I tend to stay near the jetty rocks where the current is less. You are more likely to see a sea turtle at Norriego Point in my experience... not to say you wouldn't see them at the East Pass jetty but they may be deeper and harder to see. In this video the first sea turtle was just beyond the swimming rope at the second swimming area at Norriego Point and the second sea turtle was actually inside the first swimming area. With lots of luck you will see a see turtle or even a friendly manatee. 😁👍
That’s not a very safe to snorkel at I just got back from there at the current was ripping through that spot not very safe
Right, you have to be mindful and careful of the currents. The current can vary depending on the time of day and the tide. You must be a strong swimmer, and I suggest using life jackets/snorkeling vests.