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Destin Florida is located east of Fort Walton Beach/Okaloosa Island and west of Sandestin/Seaside Florida. The Destin/Emerald Coast area is know for it’s sugar white sand beaches, golf courses, deep sea, off shore, bottom, pier, bay and lake fishing, boating, windsurfing and an unlimited number of additional water reaction activities. Florida is a recreational paradise! Jet skiing, parasailing and snorkeling are just a few examples of the favorite pastimes for the locals and the visitors here along the Emerald Coast. Other recreational opportunities include diving or snorkeling on the natural reefs, wrecks, and barges in Destin’s clear green waters. Acres of links that will satisfy the golfer in your family, and watersports, sailing, tennis and hiking. When you come in from the sun, explore unique arts and collectibles, galleries, specialty shops and modern malls.

Located in the Florida Panhandle, the City of Destin has a rich historical heritage dating back to American Indian inhabitants as early as the 7th century A.D. With the growth and development of Destin from a small fishing village to a major tourist resort came the need for a local government structure.

Destin has amazing beaches and sunsets, and all the recreational, entertainment and dining options you would expect from an area whose major industry is tourism. Known as the World’s Luckiest Fishing Village, Destin is home to many different sportfish, including four kinds of snapper, grouper, mackerel, marlin, sailfish, mahi mahi, wahoo, tuna, shark, tarpon and bonito. Other water sports, such as diving and kayaking, are also available. For landlubbers, there are excellent golf courses and tennis courts, and for the kids, amusement parks.

Destin Attractions:
AJ’s Silent Lady
Big Kahuna Waterpark
Big kahuna’s
Blackwater Canoe Rental
Boogies Water Sports
Destin Cinema 10
Eden State Gardens and Mansion
Emerald Coast Science Museum
Emerald Coast Scuba
FantaSea Scooter Rental
Gulfarium
Henderson Beach State Park
Indian Temple Mound Museum
NASKART Track
Pelican Adventures Snorkeling
Scuba Tech
Sea Blaster
Southern Star Glass Bottom Boat
Sunshine Pontoon Rentals
The Gulfarium
The Punchline Comedy Club
The Track
The Track Family Entertainment Center
The Track Family Recreation Center
The Zoo at Gulf Breeze

Dining - attractions in destin
Harry T’s
Pompano Joe’s
Lucky Snapper
Beachwalk Cafe
Acme Oyster House
Aj’s Seafood & Oyster Bar
Borango
Buster’s Bar Grill
Cafe 30-A
Cafe Grazie
Captain Dave’s On The Gulf
Copper Grill
Criolla’s Restaurant
Cuvee Beach
Destin Chops
Elephant Walk
Flamingo Cafe
Gilligan’s Outdoor Eatery
Hog’s Breath Cafe
Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q
Lucky Snapper Grill & Bar
Marina Cafe
McGuire’s Irish Pub
Peptio’s Mexican
Poppy’s Seafood Factory
Rutherfords 465 Restaurant
The Back Porch
The Crab Trap
Tibs Seafood Cafe

Golfing - florida attractions
The Club At Hidden Creek
Shalimar Pointe Country Club
Regatta Bay Golf and Country Club
Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club
Indian Bayou Golf Club
Emerald Bay Golf Club
Bluewater Bay

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