Destin

Stretching along a narrow peninsula on Northwest Florida’s stunning shoreline, Destin serves as a year-round getaway for visitors to the Sunshine State’s Emerald Coast. Destin’s sugary white quartz sands and water so clear you may just spot a dolphin from your balcony, are among the many prime reasons visitors are attracted to the area’s world-class recreation, seaside energy, and great fishing.

Destin’s fishing roots on Florida’s panhandle live on as this top vacation spot still has a reputation as the “World’s Luckiest Fishing Village”. From the seasonal fishing camps of the Creek and Choctaw tribes to the 1840s settlement of Captain Leonard Destin who pioneered the fishing industry, this area has grown into a premier destination that continues to honor its maritime past. Destin maintains one of the largest and most elaborately equipped fishing fleets in the state, as well as the speediest deep-water access on the Gulf.

Beyond the docks, visitors to Destin love exploring Henderson Beach State Park or taking a boat out to Crab Island for a day of floating fun. If you prefer shopping and dining, the local harbor is packed with boutiques and restaurants offering fresh Gulf-to-Table seafood.

From diving and snorkeling to golf, tennis, and watersports, Destin provides an easily accessible Florida beach vacation for the entire family. Come discover why Destin is the crown jewel of the Emerald Coast.