Destin

Welcome to the Emerald Coast. Between the city of Destin and Fort Walton Beach, there are 24 miles of white-sand beaches that are blessed by Gulf of Mexico surf that transitions in color from pale green glass to emerald, and all of it is backed by blue sky. Onshore and offshore, there are things to do: family fun at theme parks; snorkeling, paddling, and catch-your-dinner fishing for outdoors adventurers; waterfront shopping, entertainment, and dining. Plan your trip to Destin:

BEACHES

There are five beachfront parks with amenities and 12 access points. Pick your pleasure from Henderson Beach to Topsail Hill. Or lavish yourself with a Gulf-front resort.

• Okaloosa Island Boardwalk
• Henderson Beach State Park

FAMILY FUN

From amusement parks to watersports, your children will play well, eat well, and sleep well.

• Theme Parks
• Zoos
• Museums

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

Calm waters and shallow depths make the perfect runway for kiteboarding, a viewfinder lens for snorkeling, and a playground for first-time paddleboarders. Destin is "the world's luckiest fishing village" because the edge of the Continental Shelf -- the gathering place for blackfin tuna, grouper, amberjack, and king mackerel -- is just 20 miles offshore. 

• Fishing
• Golf
• Diving and Snorkeling

SHOPPING

In Destin, it's really shopping-plus. Add dining and entertainment options and make a day of it.

• Destin Commons
• Harborwalk
• Boardwalk on Okaloosa

FOOD

Rest assured that in one of the world's great saltwater fishing ports, the seafood is fresh and fabulous.

• Events
• Like a Local
• Waterfront 

PLACES TO STAY

Watch sunrises and sunsets from your hotel balcony. Bring the extended family to a vacation home.

• Hotels
• Vacation Homes
• Camping