Destin Guide

Known as the world's luckiest fishing village, this beach town has abundant fishing, mouth-watering restaurants, family entertainment and more. There is nothing short of fun here in Destin, Florida. 

Rent a boat, jet ski, paddle board, or kayak and head out to Crab Island Sandbar to enjoy a day in the sun snorkeling, scuba diving, and dolphin sighting. 

Take a trip over to Big Kahuna’s Waterpark and enjoy the giant wave pool, relax in the lazy river, fly the SkyCoaster, or play a game of miniature golf.

Harborwalk Village, just minutes from the Destin Pointe Community, is the perfect waterfront place for guests. Interested in enjoying the water? Paddleboard, kayak, pontoon, and jet-ski rentals are available, as well as parasailing, glass-bottom boat tours, world-class fishing, pirate-ship excursions, and dolphin cruises. Interested in entertainment? HarborWalk Village hosts live music, weekly fireworks shows, themed events, and more. 

Interested in shopping? Make your way over to Destin Commons, Emerald’s Coast favorite shopping destination that has a mix of popular retailers, indoor and outdoor dining, and monthly farmers markets.

If you are looking for a fun and educational experience for your family head over to the Gulfarium Marine Park located in Fort Walton where you can enjoy animal exhibits and interactive animal encounters. Take a trip over to Destin’s History and Fishing Museum that is dedicated to preserving, documenting and sharing the stories of the little fishing village that was founded on the sandy shores of Destin’s East Pass in the 1830s. Or enjoy a hands-on educational experience at The Emerald Coast Science Center located in Fort Walton.

Destin has nothing short of fun, but if you are looking for some much-needed relaxation head over Henderson State Park where you can search for the Emerald Coast’s natural treasures along the shoreline, or set up your beach chair and watch the waves roll in.