The beaches in Fort Walton Beach , Destin and Okaloosa Island are open to the public and the air quality is good , according to the Emerald Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau , which represents the three destinations . All of Florida 's beaches are open , including tourist hot spots Panama City and Pensacola . Sporadic tar balls and a milky sheen have been reported on Perdido Beach . Health officials have issued advisory against surf in Alabama Gulf Coast .
All of Florida 's beaches are open , including tourist hot spots Panama City and Pensacola . Sporadic tar balls and a milky sheen have been reported on Perdido Beach . Health officials have issued advisory against surf in Alabama Gulf Coast .