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Destin Florida Family Vacation

Northwest Florida's Emerald Coast - Voted Best Beach In The South and Top Family Destination 12 years years in a row by Southern Living Magazine.

 

Destin Florida Vacation

Destin FloridaIn Destin, you will find miles and miles of the world's prettiest white sand beaches. The beaches, along with a bay and a harbor provide the foundation for family fun. The Emerald Coast provides more activities and variety than anywhere else in Northwest Florida. Destin is a great choice for a Florida family vacation.

If you are looking for thrills, there is plenty available. Choose from parasailing, jet skiing, bungee jumping, thrill rides and amusement parks. Want something closer to nature? There is deep-sea fishing, sailing, surfing, wind surfing, kite surfing, scuba diving, snorkeling and dolphin watching.

Leisure activities include golf, tennis, bike paths to ride, state parks to explore and museums or marine water parks. Want something more relaxing? How about building a sandcastle, walking on the beach, jumping in the waves, floating on a raft or flying a kite.

Dining options are plentiful in Destin. One of the most popular is the seafood. You can dine bayside, beachside or boat side. In Destin you will find plenty of restaurants to choose from such as Fudpucker's Beachside Bar & Grill, The Crab Trap Seafood House & Oyster Bar and Old Bay Steamer.

Shopping choices are endless from outlet malls to small shops and art galleries. Silver Sands Factory Stores, located one mile west of Sandestin on Hwy. 98 is the nation's largest designer outlet center. Over 100 stores offering factory-direct savings.

Destin Florida Accommodations

Accommodations in Destin are numerous. The resort areas give you all the perks in one location, such as shops, spas, restaurants, golf courses and tennis courts. The resort areas may also have a marina where you can rent sailboats and charter fishing trips.

When choosing a place to stay in Destin, pick a location that is close to everything if you are traveling with kids. This way you have easy access to the amusement parks, beaches and water attractions.

Family-style condominiums are available to fit every budget from luxury to economy. Gulf-edged condominiums are abundant with one, two or three-bedrooms, suites, villas and penthouses. They offer all the comforts of home: family rooms, kitchen and dining areas, washers and dryers and private balconies.

Several hotel chains dot the coast including: Sheraton, Holiday Inn, Country Inn & Suites, Best Western, Hampton Inn and Ramada Plaza Beach Resort. There are also five campground locations and three RV parks to choose from.

Destin Beaches

Destin BeachesWith twelve public beach access points located in the city limits of Destin, finding a beach for a day of fun is not hard to do. Some beaches have playgrounds for the kids to enjoy and most offer the chance to enjoy swimming, sunbathing, and fishing.

Henderson Beach State Park features a nature trail so you can get a rare glimpse of the coastal dune ecosystem and see the abundant wildlife. It is also pet friendly. It is located east of the city of Destin on U.S.98.

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