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Today readers recently picked Destin as the #1 beach in America. For
the 8th year in a row, Southern Living readers chose Destin as the
Best Beach in the South and the Top Family Destination.
One visit will convince you, too! Destin’s beautiful white sand
dunes are unique to Florida. Located on Florida’s northwest “Emerald
Coast,” the Destin area has several attractions: Big Kahuna
Water Park, Emerald Coast Science Center, the Gulfarium, the largest
saltwater Indian Mound and exhibit, Oskaloosa Island Fishing Pier,
lots of mini golf, go-carts, a bungee-jumping tower, bumper boats,
tennis, golf, fishing charters and more. Nearby Gulf Breeze is famous
for UFO sightings. Fort Walton Beach is also on the barrier islands
of the Emerald Coast, just across the causeway from Destin. Well known
destination Seaside,
Florida is just 25 miles south.
Our Pick: "Best Place to Stay
in Destin"
Hilton
Sandestin Beach and Golf Resort
Why: Whirlpool rooms, driving range, full spa, tennis and
golf; near everything.
Consider: A spa or golf package. (Package options will be
listed below available room choices)
Destin
is Special
Destin, Florida, famous for its beautiful dune beaches, has been voted
"Best Beach in the South" and "Top Family Destination"
by Southern Living readers, 9 years in a row. USA Today readers also
recently picked it as the #1 Beach in America. Visit this Florida
Panhandle town and see for yourself just how beautiful the beach really
is.
Dolphins and Watersports
The shallows along Destin Harbor and Santa Rosa Sound are breeding
grounds for dolphins. Pull up a towel or chair and watch the magic.
There are also several dolphin-watch cruises departing from the Destin
area.
Every watersport you can think of is available in Destin, Florida:
parasailing, windsurfing, waverunning, pontoon boating, water skiing.
Go inland to tube or canoe down crystal-clear rivers in Blackwater
State Park.
Diving in the Destin Area
Divers and snorkelers take note: the 100 Fathom Curve is closer to
the Destin area than any other
location along the Gulf of Mexico. According to the Destin-Fort Walton-Okaloosa
Island Visitor and Convention Bureau, "Underwater shelling is
world-renowned. Brilliant green finger and four-foot (120cm) basket
sponges flourish. Also prevalent are aqua and purple sea whips, and
reef clusters of white star and ivory tree coral.
Deep water close inshore attracts one of the widest arrays of marine
species in Florida, from vibrant yellow angelfish and playful dolphins
to six-foot (180cm) manta rays and 350-pound (158kg) loggerhead sea
turtles. Lucky divers are often "submerged" amidst schools
of migrating mackerel, amberjack and cigar minnows.
Timber Hole, a submerged petrified forest brimming with lobsters,
sponges and sea squirts, offers unique explorations, as do sunken
luxury liners, ships, barges, railroad box cars -- even airplanes."
Divers will find lots of dive shops and excursion options, including
deep sea, shell and lobster, spear fishing, certification classes
and half-day "resort classes."
Destin Attractions
Your family will never run out of fun things to do in Destin. Attractions
include Big Kahuna Water
Park, several mini-golf outlets, a skating center, a science center,
batting cages, a fishing pier, go-carts and an Air Force museum.
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Condos, Hotels, Resorts and Inns in Destin
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