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Destin Harbor East

Location: Old Pass Lagoon
Mile Marker: GIWW Mile 227.7 EHL
Lat / Lon: N 30° 23.440' / W 086° 29.880'
Depth: 6-14 Feet
Description:
NOTE: Per Florida Statute 327.4109

The owner or operator of a vessel or floating structure may not anchor or moor such that the nearest approach of the anchored or moored vessel or floating structure is:
1. Within 150 feet of any marina, boat ramp, boatyard, or other vessel launching or loading facility;
2. Within 300 feet of a superyacht repair facility. For purposes of this subparagraph, the term "superyacht repair facility" means a facility that services or repairs a yacht with a water line of 120 feet or more in length; or
3. Within 100 feet outward from the marked boundary of a public mooring field or a lesser distance if approved by the commission upon request of a local government within which the mooring field is located. The commission may adopt rules to implement this subparagraph.

4.67

(3)

4.67 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.67

Excellent, Sand

Wind Protection:

4.33

All Around

Current Flow:

4.00

Wake Protection:

3.33

All Around

Scenic Beauty:

4.00

Ease of Shopping:

4.67

Shore Access:

4.33

Pet Friendly:

3.00

Cell Service:

5.00

WiFi:

3.33

Review for Destin Harbor East

Reviewed by: William OBrien, At Last, on Mar 24, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 48'
Draft: 6.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

5

Shore Access:

5

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

5

Anchored here for 3 nights. We had a north storm come through. It was wicked. Anchorage held with 30+ gusts. Before that it was nice - dolphins to see. Lots of tour boats come around you. Be careful coming in - watch you depth and all the other boats!!! Had major bird poop problems for 2 nights it was calm. All over our dodger ugh. We had a generator issue and Tony’s Marine came out - THEY WERE AMAZING!! Fixed issue and went above and beyond! Lots of restaurants to choose from. No marinas could take our 6’ draft or were full - hello spring break!

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Review for Destin Harbor East

Reviewed by: Keith Zibilich, Knee Deep, on Mar 5, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 51'
Draft: 4.5'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

4

Shore Access:

3

Pet Friendly:

3

WiFi:

1

Stayed a couple of days and Destin Harbor to duck out of some bad weather. Great spot very well protected and recommend Harbor docks for a grouper sandwich. Had fantastic AT&T 5G cellular connectivity.

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Review for Destin Harbor East

Reviewed by: Thomas JAMIESON on Feb 1, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 41'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

5

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

3

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

4

Good holding! Make sure anchor sets. Entrance is a little tricky. Turn directly after passing under bridge. Then follow bouys and stay closer to boats on North side of harbor. We anchored in about 14'. Can be busy depending on the time of year. Restaurants all around with docks for dinghy. If it's really windy you will move around as it's a small bay open to all directions.

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