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No stretch is more captivating than the sugar-white sand beaches and emerald-green waters that meet along the shores of Destin-Fort Walton Beach. Located in Northwest Florida, the destination is not only an ideal place to unwind and experience total relaxation along a more than 20-mile stretch of beach, but for kids, and kids at heart, to uncover the adventurous side within. The family-friendly locale offers an environment of discovery on land and water for both parents and kids to play and explore. It’s free from the stresses and judgments of everyday life, inviting families to indulge their curiosities

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Go beyond green spaces: The benefits of “Blue Spaces” on Kids

Go beyond green spaces: The benefits of “Blue Spaces” on Kids This post was written by Sara McCarty, founder of Run Wild My Child, in partnership with Destin-Fort Walton Beach. Perhaps you’ve heard about the benefits of “green spaces” and their positive effect on children’s physical and mental health. You’ve…

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Trip Ideas

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?

Three kids search for marine life with nets on the shores of Destin-Fort Walton Beach, Florida

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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March 25, 2023

19th Annual Triple B Festival

Join us for the 19th Annual Triple B Festival. Come out and enjoy a day…

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