We drove down to Mexico Beach for one day. It is very beautiful and peaceful. We walked up the beach for a mile or so and saw maybe 5 other people. We found hundreds of very nice shells and if you like to watch aircraft....that's where to do it. They do maneuvers over the beach and fly very fast and low! We really enjoyed that. We mentioned staying there the next year....my son said NO! There is nothing to do...he is 13.