FEATURED STORY
How To Tell Manta Rays And Stingrays Apart
Out of all the wildlife you may spot in Destin-Fort Walton Beach, one of the most distinctive is a ray gliding through the water like a flat alien spaceship.
Read moreVISITOR GUIDE
Your go-to guide for everything Destin-Fort Walton Beach!
Click the button to complete a form to request a printed version of our Visitors Guide. Or, view our digital Visitors Guide now.
REQUEST VISITORS GUIDEExplore
Destin-Fort Walton Beach is a natural playground for water adventurers. The emerald waters and pristine white sands are a highlight for travelers who consider vacation synonymous with beautiful beaches.
There’s so much to explore―swimming, snorkeling, SNUBA, and paddleboarding, in or on the water. Rent a pontoon boat you can captain yourself, or catch a ride on a charter boat, many of which are great for families with young children.
Beachgoers can lay out on the sand, letting time slip away and break up their days on the boardwalks. Strolls down Destin’s HarborWalk Village or The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island are feasts for the senses. Savor plates of Gulf-to-Table seafood served at restaurants just steps away from the fishing boats that just recently pulled them from the water. Or chart your course for the boardwalk shops selling sweet treats and cool beach apparel.
The shopping doesn’t have to stop when you’re away from the shore. With quirky shops and antiquing in Downtown Fort Walton Beach, and top shops over at Destin Commons, an open-air mall, there’s a multitude of shopping available.
Ecotourists will enjoy a variety of artificial reefs to snorkel or dive and nighttime educational beach walks where experts lead a tour of the beaches where sea turtles lay their eggs and baby sea turtles run to the water after they hatch.
Off the beach, find plenty of diverse attractions―amusement parks and arcades for rides and games, and museums that celebrate science, regional ecology, local fishing history, Northwest Florida’s only alligator park, and a very unique aquarium―perfect for curious minds of all ages.
No matter what time of year you visit, Destin and Fort Walton Beach is home to awesome events from concerts to festivals.
What will you do in Destin-Fort Walton Beach?
CAN’T MISS EXPERIENCES
Explore bite-sized adventures for the whole family. Use the filters below or browse all of our Little Adventures.
by age
by price
by duration
FEATURED STORY
How To Tell Manta Rays And Stingrays Apart
Out of all the wildlife you may spot in Destin-Fort Walton Beach, one of the most distinctive is a ray gliding through the water like a flat alien spaceship.
Read moreBeautiful beaches, calm Gulf waters and tons of things to do make Destin-Fort Walton Beach perfect for families.
MUST WATCH
With more than 10 unique animal encounters, your family can get up-close and personal with fascinating sea life.
While beachgoers can lay out on the sand, shoppers can stroll down the HarborWalk Village and savor plates of Gulf-to-Table seafood. What will you do in Destin-Fort Walton Beach?
How To Tell Manta Rays And Stingrays Apart
Out of all the wildlife you may spot in Destin-Fort Walton Beach, one of the most distinctive is a ray gliding through the water like a flat alien spaceship.
Read moreSailing in Destin-Fort Walton Beach
Have you gone sailing yet? You can’t beat the beautiful water on the Gulf of Mexico. Here are a few options for a sailing experience you won’t forget.
Read moreReasons You Need To Take A Sand Sculpture Lesson
Using that little plastic shovel to scoop wet sand into a bucket. Packing it down firmly like brown sugar in a baking recipe.
Read moreJanuary 28, 2023
Bring your friends, grab a drink, and let the good times roll. We're bringing Mardi…
DISCOVER EVENTSENEWSLETTER SIGN-UP
Get a little sand in your inbox.
Complete the form here to receive emails highlighting special events and opportunities in Destin-Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Your information will not be sold or distributed. Privacy policy.