We rented a beachfront condo during the Fourth of July week, and it was the best decision we could have made! The location provided easy access to and from the house for food, drinks, and beach equipment.
Out of all the beaches I've visited in the lower 48 states, Miramar Beach had the whitest sand and the clearest, bluest water!
Even though we visited during the busiest time of the year, it never felt too crowded. We only had to set up a beach canopy and chairs at sunrise to secure our waterfront spot, which likely isn't an issue during other times of the year.
The highlight was that we didn't have to go anywhere to watch fireworks. People were setting up firework shows all along the beach, some lasting 10-15 minutes, and we could watch from just 50 feet away.