Destin Florida Vacation Guide
Destin Florida is located in the Florida Panhandle and is known as the "World's Luckiest Fishing Village". However, there are many activities other than fishing to do in this tranquil but exciting Panhandle town. You will be amazed at the natural beauty of Florida's Emerald Coast, where the sand is as white and fine as sugar and the Gulf waters are emerald green and aquarium clear. These unspoiled surroundings foster life-long memories of family vacations and unforgettable getaways.
Destin has a moderate climate year round due to its proximity to the Gulf of Mexico and its western Florida location, making anytime of year a good time to visit. Destin is one of many in the area to host a multitude of visiting spring-breakers in late February and during the entire month of March. It's an event for the young and the young at heart.
The Track Recreation Center
Category: Recreational | 850-654-4668 | Destin FL | Website
The Track in Destin is your family headquarters for fun! The action-packed recreation center features the ultimate in go-kart tracks, miniature golf, bumper boats, a bungee jumping tower and an arcade. Kids Country for the younger set features a train ride, carousel, Ferris wheel and much more.
Pelican Adventures
Category: Fishing Charter | 850-650-382 | Destin FL | Website
Pelican Adventures offers a variety of activities including deep sea fishing, sports fishing, off shore fishing, bay and light tackle fishing. Pelican Adventures also offers awesome snorkeling and dolphin tours.
Blackwater Canoe Rental
Category: Outdoors | 850-623-0235 | Milton FL | Website
Pure white sand bottom & sandbars, just like the Destin Beaches, only it's clear, cool, fresh water. Shallow, calm water and the trip is all downstream. From 1 hour to 4 day trips.
Southern Star Dolphin Cruises
Category: Charter Boats | 888-424-7217 | Destin FL | Website
Dolphin and sunset cruises aboard the 80 foot, glass bottom boat the Southern Star, Destin's original dolphin cruise boat. This relaxing 2 hour cruise is a great experience for the entire family. The boat is climate controlled and features snacks, gifts, rest rooms and a sound system. During the narrated trip kids get to steer the boat, feed the birds and all aboard get an up close view of the area's sea life.
Sunrise Charters
Category: Fishing Charter | 850-837-2320 | Destin FL | Website
Five of Destin's top producing deep sea fishing boats offering all day or overnight fishing charters. All boats are fast, clean, comfortable, air-conditioned, and have interior bunks, dining area, and a restroom. We supply the crew, bait, ice, tackle, and fishing licenses.
Mattie Kelly Fine & Performing Arts Center
Category: Variety | 850-729-6000 | Niceville FL | Website
The Mattie Kelly Arts Center at NW Florida State College hosts Broadway's best touring shows, visiting artists, dance and opera companies. The complex encompasses a 1,650 seat Mainstage theater, flexible Sprint Theater, an art wing with two galleries, a music wing, a visual arts building and an amphitheater.
The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
Category: Outdoors / Shopping / Dining | 850-796-1782 | Fort Walton Beach FL | Website
The Boardwalk offers covered picnic areas, volleyball nets, public restrooms, outdoor showers, vast parking, eateries and shopping, and night life. Parking is available immediately adjacent to the beach.
The Swamp
Category: Night Club | 850-796-1300 | Fort Walton Beach FL | Website
A gulf side super club on the Okaloosa island boardwalk featuring 5 bars, concerts, live touring bands and dancing. Must be 18 to enter. Open daily 8pm till 4am.
Howl at the Moon
Category: Live Show | 850-301-0111 | Fort Walton Beach FL | Website
Dueling piano rock'n roll show on the Okaloosa Island boardwalk Open nightly at 7:00, shows start at 8:00 with non stop entertainment until 2am.Gulf front deck. Happy hour.
Funky Blues Shack
Category: Night Club | 850-654-2764 | Destin FL | Website
The Funky Blues Shack is the funkiest club on the coast, and is known for hosting the hottest bands touring the Southeast. We serve up nightly drink specials, and have the best beer selection in the area. Come get funky and dance the night away.
Nighttown
Category: Night Club | 850-837-7625 | Destin FL | Website
Open from 9 pm to 4 am Fridays and Saturdays, Nightown has been the place to be on the Emerald Coast for 30 years. Join us for the ultimate party atmosphere - the only place in Destin to enjoy luxury VIP access areas with bottle service, a spacious dance floor, and 7 bars all surrounded by the cutest clientele in town.
AJ's Seafood & Oyster Bar
Category: Night Club / Dining | 850-837-1913 | Destin FL | Website
AJ's is in the top 100 nightclubs in the country according to Nightclub and Bar Magazine. Serving seafood, steaks, and breakfast on the docks. Home of the Destin Fishing Rodeo, founder of the Emerald Coast Poker Run.
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