Henderson State Park – (850) 837-7550 FREE (850) 837-7550 Located on Emerald Coast Pkwy in Destin. Pristine white sugar sand beaches and more than 6,000 feet of scenic shoreline border the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Boardwalks provide access to the beach for swimming, sunbathing, and fishing, while protecting the fragile coastal dunes. Hiking along the nature trail provides visitors a rare glimpse of the coastal dune ecosystem and...
Children’s Park at Morgan Sports Complex 4200 Two Trees Road Hours: Daily, 9 am to Dusk This children’s playground park and equipment were made possible through public and city donations. Clement Taylor Park 131 Calhoun Avenue Hours: Daily, Dawn to Dusk This is a 3.55 acre park. Amenities include a waterfront gazebo, pier, pavilion, beach swim area, playground, and picnic area. The pavilion is available for rental to private organizations...
Silver Sands Factory Stores, located just east of Destin, FL, offers over 100 factory direct stores and 450,000 square feet of retail space filled with designer merchandise at up to 75 percent off retail price. The five million plus shoppers a year can choose from such stores as Polo Ralph Lauren, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Jones New York, Bose, Coach, Liz Claiborne, Tommy Hilfiger, Lenox, Nike and Reebok...
The crystal clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico provide some of the best diving found in the United States. Destin is one of the few areas in Florida where you can snorkel right off the beach without a boat. Don’t miss the Crystal Beach Pier and the Destin Jetties! There are also numerous natural and artificial reefs in the Destin area that are excellent for spear fishing & shelling....
Destin has always been known as one of the finest fishing locations in the world so it is no surprise we are referred to as the “World’s Luckiest Fishing Village.” With the largest fishing fleet in the State of Florida, we offer a wide variety of fishing from deep sea fishing to bay fishing. There are unlimited ways to fish in the Destin Area. Deep sea fishing, bay fishing and...
Since Destin is such a water-based community, here are some helpful hints to ensure you have a safe and pleasurable boating experience. These tips come in handy whether you are an inexperienced or an expert boater. This information was supplied courtesy of the Local United States Coast Guard Station, who can be reached at 850-244-7147 FREE 850-244-7147 » Leave a float plan with a friend or relative. This info will be valuable...
Vision Airlines has announced a major expansion of air service to the Destin area of Northwest Florida. They’re adding low-fare direct flights to and from 17 new markets around the South at fares starting at $79 one-way. Starting March 25 and April 1, Vision will offer daily service to the Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) in Fort Walton, a 20-minute drive from Destin. The airline is celebrating the announcement with a great deal: special $49 one-way...
Walk along our 24 miles of powder-soft beaches and you’ll quickly forget the cares of your everyday world. Our soft, white sand is sculpted from Appalachian quartz so pure, that walking through our Gulf water is like having an aquarium at your feet. You’ll delight in our spectacular beaches (voted “safest in the country” and among the top ten best in the country) and the expansive waters of Choctawahatchee Bay....
Golf courses near Destin FL Sandestin Resort The Links an 18 hole creation The Raven a Robert Trent Jones Jr. design offering 18 holes Burnt Pine an 18 hole course Tee Times 850-267-8211 FREE 850-267-8211 Directions: Located in Sandestin Resort, 3 miles east of the Mid-bay bridge on Hwy 98 Indian Bayou Built in 1978, Indian Bayou is a 27 hole course designed by Earl Stone. Tee Times 850-837-6191 FREE 850-837-6191...
There are lots of ways to have fun away from the beach in Destin FL! You can enjoy exciting family activities compliments of Emerald Coast Vacation Rentals. Current amenities may include free tickets or discounts on golf, mini golf, fishing trips, restaurants, boat trips, movies and local attractions.
