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Could you please tell me the projected time when it will reach seacrest beach, It is hard to find information on Seacrest. Thank you for your time. Julie
No reports on reaching seacrest it is to the east of Destin so it would hit here first we have an office there and a friend of mine walks the beach there for exercise everyday he will tell me if it changes
We are arriving at Mirimar on saturday for a week, are we going to be oil free all week? Also can you smell the oil while at the beach?
I really appreciate you taking the time to make this website. We vacation in Destin every year and are really looking forward to this year.
Thanks
No smells and it looks clear for your time frame pretty safe to say
we have plans to vacation in Destin during 1st wk of july. Do you think it is highly probable that the oil will get to destin by this time?
I would love to say no but not sure that far out I will keep the updates coming but the summer winds should keep us safe for awhile but until the cap it we can tell as of now it doesnt seem like it will come here as of now
According to this map the oil is to the west of Destin.
We are planning to arrive July 3–please keep us posted as this is so helpful to us!
We are planning to be vacation in Seaside, Florida from June 19-26. Not sure whether to cancel vacation or continue…Is it estimated that the oil will reach this area within this time? Thank you!
No forcast predict it coming anywhere near seaside it is moving west and seaside is still east of destin you have a good window to come in
Even if the beaches continue to be the best in the world,the misleading national news are causing a negative perception by their failure to report specific geographic conditions. Please give them daily videos showing the destin to sandestin conditions.
Thank you all for this most informative website.Its the only one I use
I’ve been checking this site regularly. I’m planning to go to Destin at the end of July to the beginning of Aug. Should I cancel and start making other arrangements?
We are planning to be in Destin July 3-10th. Do you think it would be best for us to move our reservations futher east such as Seaside or Panama City?
Seaside and Panama City are farther east and it might be a good idea not sure what the conditions will be in july but if we are effect they might as well
we are heading to san destin aug 14. i know there are a lot of factors and things that can happen between now and then but i would love your feedback on thoughts for that time. will oil well be complete? should most oil be cleaned up? im calling “my vacation haven” today to see if we can have at minimum another 30 days before paying in full…hopefully they understand.
Aug is just to far out to predict I am sorry for being vague but wee really are on a week to week basis to give accurate info
Will Destin close the beaches if oil appears on them?..
There is a chance they will close the beach if large amounts come on the beach there are 2 things
tarballs that they reffer to as weathered oil
then there is the sludge type
right now we have had neither they will close the beach if oil is spotted and notify clean up crews
Thanks for addressing. I figured August was too far out to predict. Understandably.
Fortunately “My Vacation Haven” is giving its customers 30 days prior to arrival to pay full balance, as opposed to 60 days. That at least buys us a little more time. 
Thank you very much for your updates. The information we get here is much better than any media out there. I appreciate all your hard work, you will be the eyes and ears for many visitors over the coming weeks. I am sure I can speak for a great number of people in giving sincere thanks for all your efforts.
We are suppose to leave this Friday to head to Destin. I am hearing reports that the oil spill has hit Mirmar Beach. Is there any truth to that and what is the oil forecast looking like for next week? Thank you
I will goto miramar beach in about an hour and video and post it no effectshave been seen today
Okay. Thanks. How is the forecast looking for next week?
Much thanks and appreciation to all of you on this site. I check this daily and love that I get the “Real” information from people actually there. My trip for the end of July is still on and am keeping my fingers crossed. Thank you for all your hard work!
This site is the best resource I have come across to track the activity at the beaches. Looks like the winds have been favorable and the oil has moved away from Florida. Destin and the Beaches of South Walton are unaffected and may be for some time to come. Keep an eye on the winds and tides.
We have vacation planned July 3rd – July17th. We love Destin and will come no matter what the oil situation is. I read this morning that they found over 100 Tar Balls on the beach. Can you give us an update or the locals’ opinion on what they are expecting from the oil spill once it reaches Destin. Will it be as bad as it is in the Gulf Shores?
The info i recieve seems to be reliable so far i cant state sources due to there employment but it will most likely be weathered oil and tarballs the section they found was on about 100 feet of beach out ion santa rosa sound and they have already cleaned it the epa has been one site. Locals opinion is it is a week to week thing right now it is out of range for Destin area but we are planning on it coming towards our area more
This has been a great website for information. Can you tell your webmasters that the placement of the google ads to the right of the interactive map blocks your ability to see the oil spill as it relates to the Destin Area.
Thanks for letting me know we just put it up to try to cover cost this blog grown a little more than i thought it would
Thank you for the updates and information. We greatly appreciate your unbiased reporting provided here. We are planning on coming to Destin for our family vacation this Saturday 6/19. The reports we are seeing are making us all very nervous. Looking forward to your next report.
I am nervous to there have been patches seen from okaloosa island pier
” Locals opinion is it is a week to week thing right now it is out of range for Destin area but we are planning on it coming towards our area more ”
what do you mean by *out of range for Destin*? Does that mean you really think Destin might be spared for a while longer?
Keep this wonderful site up and running. Seaside/Seagrove hang in there. We are still coming 6/24. Elizabeth Whitehouse here we come.
thanks !! very helpful post!
We are set to vacation in Destin July 3-July 10th… I have been watching your website-thanks. But so I can be more certain of our particular area, can you tell me what the name of the beach is right outside of the Crab Trap on Old Scenic 98 E? We will be staying right across the street. Thanks
Really mostly the Crystal Beach Aera
We are staying in Watercolor June 25-July 2nd. My kids first time to Florida. They want to swim in clear water. What is the best guess as to if the water will be open to swimming?
I would say open watercolor is to the east and the beachside pool and cabanas are the best on the Emerald COast
Awesome website! Been monitor Destin with your site for several weeks. Will be there Saturday (6/19) to enjoy the beach. Keep this site going it has been very helpful to keep me destined for Destin instead of pulling my reservations at the condo. Thanks!
My family is coming to miramar beach on July 3-10. Any idea about the projection for that area for the next few weeks? Should we be concerned?
Great website. Thanks for taking the time to keep all us out of towners updated.
Thank you SO much for this wonderful web site full of REAL information! It has helped us to KEEP our reservation for August in Sandestin instead of going into panic based on media coverage and cancelling! Keep up the great work. Our family and I’m sure, many others, very much appreciate all you are doing. Praying for y’all!!!
We are vacationing in destin from june 26 to july 2, I am just curious if the oil is going to hit. Iii’ve heard rumors today the 18th that they will be closing the beaches down their in Destin. Its hard to find websites that just straigt up tell if it’s going to hit or not. Thank you for your time.
there is no plan to close the beach if the tarballs come in the might block of the area it came to but there is no plan to close alll the beaches of destin we the news reports beach closed it might be 100ft out 15 miles. Okaloosa island they closed 2 mile strip then reopend next day
Great info! I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don
It’s fine if you don’t post this comment…it’s really just for you(admin.)
Just a little note…I really like your site and your updates but please pay
more attention to your writing. Sometimes I can hardly understand a comment
that admin posts due to either bad grammar or the absence of commas and periods, and/or just plain spelling errors. I’m don’t want to be critical at all. I can only imagine the hours your putting in to give the updates, I just wanted to give some feedback. Thanks for your hard work!
We were planning a visit for August 16.. Is that still possible or will it definitely be in destin by then ?
no one knows exactly what it will do and they have not capped it yet we will keep updating
Ok .. thanks ! This is the most helpful site yet!
We will be coming the week of July 24-31. Thanks to this website, I have not panicked and have used this site to help my wife to stop watching CNN, Fox, etc who only show the “scary” videos. They never mention that the balls are picked up in an hour and the beaches get opened back up quickly.
Praying for the best and coming either way. I can’t wait. And by the way, we’re staying at The Beach Resort on Scenic 98 just down from the Whales Tale. in Miramar!!!!!
Coming down to Destin July 3rd-10th. We are planning on taking a Dolphin Cruise, if a sighting of oil is seen will it effect the cruise. Do you even think its a good idea to keep our vacation booked since there has been news about oil being seen in Destin beaches?
as of now keep them we are doing good if that changes i will post but i do talk to boats that are out looking
Excellent website – thanks for all of your work keeping it updated. We are supposed to be coming in this Friday (Jun 25) to the Fort Walton Beach Hampton Inn. How are things expected to be in that area this weekend?
looks good so far
We have reservations at Silver dunes for July 3rd thru 10. It sounds like what the worst would be by then is they close the beach for a day to clean up and then it opens up until more oil comes in. Is that correct, or am I wishful thinking. We love coming to Destin and want to come this year too. thank you. What a great website.
I think you are right it seems the weather is holding for us and silver dunes is a couple of blocks from the back porch which we videoed
I was at the beach behind Pompano Joes today on Crystal Beach in Destin! ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! the water was crystal clear with hardly any June grass! no oil or tarballs anywhere insight! snorkelers and swimmers everywhere having a great time!
We have been on Holiday Isle for four days now…no sign of tarballs or smell..just a smalll amount of seawood…it’s beautiful so far!!!!
This is our fourth day on Holiday Isle. No tar balls or smell. Just a little seaweed. Absolutely beautiful!
This is our fourth day on Holiday Isle…no tarballs or smell, just some seaweed, but still absolutely beautiful….
I”m worried about my vacation July 3rd-10th. The news keeps saying oil on the beaches in Destin. I take my wife & kids to Destin to get in the pretty green & clear beaches of Destin. This is my 3rd year in a row. I know there ‘s know way too know what”s going to happen in a week. What think going to happen. I”M hopeing for the best.
Was told that some oil hit the beaches in Destin by 2 families who are visiting. Do you have any information regarding any oil hitting the beach?
Spending 6-25 thru 7-2 in Watercolor. What is the updated oil forecast? any talk of closing the water or mats of oil coming in?
Any watercolor update? We arrive tomorrow.
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Planning on coming week of July 11-18 to stay at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. Having second thoughts. That is 2 weeks away. Any ideas of how conditions will be by then.
still alittle far out the storm in the gulf should help keep the oil to the west
I am unfamiliar with the various Destin beaches and their names, so I was hoping you could help. How are the beaches near the Ariel Dunes condos? I will be staying there later this summer and I’m curious about the beaches in this area. Thanks!!
I’m so glad I found your website. Supposed to leave on Sunday and be at Sandestin July 11 – 16. Still planning to come, thanks to you!
We are planning a family vacation on Miramar – arriving on July 24th- Any forcast as to where the oil will be at that time. Any chance that beaches will be closed?? Have to finalize lodging today. Hope you can help.
It seems the oil is holding in the west around the drill site so you should be good.
We are heading for Destin and staying at Seascape condo. We will be there from July 17 to 25th How is the oil outlook for the coming week? I hope we can get it in ..