The Unique Beach In Florida Where The Sand Sings

Before you picture a choir setting up shop along the coastline of Florida, a singing beach means something entirely different. Singing sand, which is also called barking sand or whistling sand, produces a sound when wind passes over it. When wind passes through the dunes or when you walk on the sand and a sound emits—that is what is known as a singing beach. For those who are curious for an up close and personal singing beach experience, this beach in Florida has exactly that.

Destin, Florida is so much more than a beautiful beach town — in fact, it is home to one of the very few singing beaches in the area.

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There are specific conditions that must be met in order for a singing beach to be created, including sand grains needing to be round, as well as 0.1 and 0.5-mm in diameter.

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Luckily for us in Florida, there is a singing beach off the Emerald Coast that can provide you will the experience you’re looking for.

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Along the coastline in Destin, Florida, the sand has been known to produce barking and singing from time to time.

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When the sand has the right shape and size to it, and the particles rub together when you walk over them, a noise emits from the escaping air produced.

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You might not notice it at first, or even really pay attention because the emerald water off the coast of this beach is just so stunning.

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But the next time you’re in Destin, make sure to pay attention — this singing sand doesn’t just happen anywhere and can be a unique way to appreciate the beach.

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Have you ever experienced singing sand before?! Share with us your thoughts in the comments section!