Explore Destin-Fort Walton Beach
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. Stroll down Destin’s HarborWalk Village and savor plates of Gulf-to-Table seafood served at restaurants just steps away from the fishing boats that just pulled them from the water.
No matter what time of year you visit, Destin-Fort Walton Beach has something for everyone. What will you do in Destin-Fort Walton Beach?
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Healthy Risk-Taking For Teens + Tweens Through Adventure Travel
Healthy Risk-Taking For Teens + Tweens Through Adventure Travel “Be careful! Watch out! Get down!” As a parent, you’ve probably shouted those phrases multiple times to your children as they played and explored the world around them. Protecting our children is our utmost responsibility, and it can be hard to…
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Beautiful beaches, calm Gulf waters and tons of things to do make Destin-Fort Walton Beach perfect for families.
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Animal encounters await at the Gulfarium
With more than 10 unique animal encounters, your family can get up-close and personal with fascinating sea life.
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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?
Adapting water activities for kids of multiple ages
Adapting water activities for kids of multiple ages This post was written by Sara McCarty, founder of Run Wild My Child, in partnership with Destin-Fort Walton Beach. If you have more than one kid, you know that it’s often hard to find activities that keep multiple kids of…
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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.
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Sailing 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.
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