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Beaches

Destin is famous for its sugar white sand beach and emerald green water.

Golf

The area is renowned for its golfing opportunities. The climate is nearly ideal year-round.

  • Ft. Walton Beach Golf Club Public championship course. Pro shop, lighted driving range, club rentals and snack bar, 1909 Lewis Turner Blvd., Ft. Walton Beach, 850-833-9529
  • Golf Garden of Destin Public lighted course and practice area. 112958 Highway 98 East, 850-837-7422.
  • Regatta Bay Golf & Country Club, 465 Regatta Bay Blvd Destin, 850-650-7800. Public, championship course designed by Robert C. Walker.
  • Seascape Resort & Conference Center, 100 Seascape Dr., 850-654-7888. Public course with greens and driving range.
  • Emerald Bay Golf Club, 4781 Clubhouse Drive, (850) 837-5197, [6].

Deep Sea Fishing

  • Adventure Charters, 850-654-4070. Offers many charter options.
  • Pelican Adventures, 210-F Hwy 98 East, 850-650-3825, [7].

Water Sports

  • A Paradise Watersports, on Okaloosa island, 850-837-0123, 850-302-0021. Rents all kinds of boats and water gear.
  • Boogies Water Sports at the foot of the bridge, 850-654-4497. Offers watercraft rentals and parasailing.
  • Destin Florida Charters, 850-393-7009, [8]. Charters power and sail yachts.

Dolphin Cruises

  • Dolphin Cruise at Harborwalk Marina, 850-837-7741. Offers various cruises including a dolphin cruise.
  • Moody's, 194 Hwy. 98, 850-837-1293. Sails the Emerald Magic and America II, available for charter.

Recreation Centers

  • Pleasure Island Waterpark, Highway 98 in Fort Walton Beach, 850-243-9738. Has go-karts, personal watercraft, pontoon boats, jet boats, parasailing, and refreshments.
  • The Track, Highway 98 on the east side of town, 850-654-4668, [9]. Has indoor go-karts, a kids recreation area, miniature golf, and bungee jumping.

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The beach, with its distinctive emerald green water, earning it the nickname of the Emerald Coast. Destin's enormous stretch of beach is spectacular, with some of the finest, whitest sand in the world. The sand is so soft it literally squeaks under foot. You will be spoiled forever after experiencing this.


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Via car

Primary access to Destin is by private vehicle. It is located on US 98 between Pensacola and Panama City. From IH-10 west, take IH-110 south through Gulf Breeze, merge with US 98, and follow US 98 along the coast through Fort Walton Beach. From IH-10 east, take FL 285 south through Eglin Air Force Base, make a left on FL 20 to go east, then a right to go south on on Mid Bay Bridge.

By plane

The closest public airport is Okaloosa Regional Airport (IATA: VPS) [1]. Car rental agencies are available at the airport, or offer a courtesy pickup service from the airport [2].

  • Alamo, 850-651-1839, [3].
  • Avis, 850-651-0822, [4].
  • Enterprise, 850-729-5700, [5].

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Destin does not offer public transit suited to tourism. The best option is to bring or rent a private car. Navigation is simple; US 98 runs through the center of town, and all roads branch directly or indirectly off that. Most destinations are visible from this highway.


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There are any number of places to eat both on and off the beach.

  • Ocean Club Restaurant, 850-267-3666, 8955 Hwy. 98 West,#107, Miramar Beach, Florida 32550, [10]. The grouper comes recommended!
  • Boathouse Oyster Bar, 850-837-3645.
  • Captain Dave's on the Gulf, 850-837-6357.
  • Destin Chops, 320 Hwy. 98 E., Destin, on the second floor of the Destin Yacht Club, 850-654-4944. Premium steakhouse.
  • Fisherman's Wharf, 210-D Hwy 98 East, 850-654-4766.
  • Hog's Breath Saloon, 541 E. Hwy 98, 850-837-5100.
  • Fudpucker's Beachside Bar & Grill, 20001 Emerald Coast Pkwy, 850-54-4200, [11].
  • Harbor Docks, 538 Highway 98, 850-837-2506.
  • Marina CafĂ©, 404 Hwy 98 East, 850-650-4208.
  • McGuires Irish Pub and Brewery, 33 E Highway 98, 850-650-0000. Steaks and ale.
  • Nightown, 850-837-6448.
  • Yesterday's, 850-654-5251.
  • The Back Porch, 850-837-2023

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