Destin, Forida, United States

Has anyone worn a thong or bikini on the beaches of Destin? Is it “legal” to do so? I have vacationed there several times and have never seen guys wearing either. I have worn short swimwear with a thong underneath (I despise the knee length board shorts) but would desperately love to wear my thong or bikinis while vacationing in Destin. Thoughts? Input?

Assuming thongs aren’t banned by the state or county, city ordinances typically define what is allowed.

City of Destin Public Records

Searching for keywords such as “indecent,” “exposure,” “lewd,” “morals,” “buttocks,” or similar terms will usually help you find the relevant section. Make sure you’re not looking at the rules for businesses; cities often forbid strip clubs and similar establishments, but may allow thong swimsuits on the beach.

I don’t see any of the usual language used to ban thongs, but there is one sentence that could come into play.

Breach of the peace; disorderly conduct. No person shall commit such acts as are of a nature to corrupt the public morals, or outrage the sense of public decency, or affect the peace and quiet of persons who may witness them, or engage in brawling or fighting, or engage in such conduct as to constitute a breach of the peace or disorderly conduct.

11.08.00. - Beach management.

Personally, that wouldn’t stop me, but you should assess your own comfort level.

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Thanks for the information!

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I’d say a bikini is a definite nonissue. You could always layer a thong underneath your bikini and shed it if you feel comfortable.

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