Mexico Beach offers 3.1 miles of uncrowded, white sand beaches along the calm shorelines of the Gulf of Mexico. Families have returned to Mexico Beach for generations for our easy access to great fishing, scuba diving, and beach activities. The City is dedicated to preserving our natural resources, from sea turtle nesting to clean beaches and waterways.
Numerous fishing opportunities exist in Mexico Beach. Whether you like to fish on shore, on the pier, or out in the gulf, this is the place for you. Parking is available at the public boat ramp and the south end of Canal Parkway.
MBARA (Mexico Beach Artificial Reef Association) is one of the strongest organizations of its kind in the state of Florida. With the City’s assistance, the organization obtains grants and their own funds are raised to add artificial reefs. This provides habitat for all kinds of fish and increases the fisherman’s enjoyment of the sport. Go to www.mbara.org (link is external) for more details.
Before you head to the beach, there are a few things you should be mindful of. If we all follow these rules, our beach will remain clean and family-friendly for years to come! Parking is available on South 37th St. and several areas on the beach side of Highway 98.
Our public pier was wiped out by hurricane Michael in 2018. We are currently working with FEMA to rebuild it by 2027. 37th St. still provides access to the beach along with public parking.
Our canal system and boat ramp provide easy access to the Gulf of Mexico for our residents and visitors. Help us keep our canal clean and safe by limiting speed to idle only, not disposing of any materials (including fish carcasses and unused bait), and not swimming. Trailer parking is available at the public boat ramp.
Mexico Beach has been designated as a bird sanctuary.
Killing & molesting birds prohibited
Unlawful to hunt, kill, maim or trap, hunt with slingshot, gun or attempt to in any manner shoot or otherwise molest birds or any wild fowl, to rob or otherwise molest the nests or birds nesting while located within the City.
Birds constituting nuisance
If starlings or other similar birds are found roosting, nesting, or inhabiting any locality within the City in such numbers as to constitute a nuisance or health menace to persons or property, it shall be the duty of the City council to notify representatives of the Audubon Society, Garden Club, Birdwatchers Club or Humane Society. If condition not eliminated by representatives of the above named organizations within reasonable time, then the City shall take whatever action it deems necessary to eliminate such condition or health menace.
Doves & pigeons
It shall be unlawful of any person to keep or harbor on any premises in the city any doves or pigeons, other than homing or carrier pigeons, unless the same shall be confined in cages or coops or in such other manner as will prevent them from flying or straying beyond the premises on which they are kept.
Law enforcement officers and other persons authorized by the City shall be authorize to capture or to kill any doves or pigeons that may be found beyond the premises where are kept.
Mexico Beach is proud to provide the highest level of protection for nesting marine turtles and their hatchlings in our community. The City has adopted standards for existing artificial light sources and new coastal construction. These are especially important during the May-October nesting season.
In addition to these standards, there are many steps visitors and residents alike can take when enjoying our beaches to protect these beautiful creatures.