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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. The organization, with the assistance of the City, obtains grants and their own funds are raised to add artificial reefs. This provides for habitat for all kinds of fishes 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. as well as 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 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.