Why choose Destin-Fort Walton Beach?
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Our Little Adventure Scouts are real locals who know Destin-Fort Walton Beach inside and out. They know what it’s like to take their kids on a bite-sized adventure and the best place to get ice cream after. Browse this page and, when you’re ready, come back for questions about lodging, restaurants and unforgettable adventures.
Scout Quick Tips
Chelsea: Online Scout
Mom of 2 boys: 4 and 2
Best place to get coffee: Oasis on the Boardwalk has edible cookie dough for the kids and I can grab coffee.
Deanna: Online Scout
Mom of 2 girls: 22 and 20
Best eats on the water: All the places you can boat up to: Wharf 850, Lulu's and the Eatery.
Beth: Online Scout
Mom of 4 kids: 17, 15, 11, 3
Best restaurant by the pier: Al's beach club is a great spot by the pier. It’s right on the beach at the boardwalk.
Hayley: Online Scout
Mom of 2 girls: 5 and 3
Best activity for little kids: The Gulfarium is a lot of fun! They have sea turtles and tons of other marine life!
Paige: Beach Scout
Favorite adventure: Surfing
Best place to surf: The Back Porch. The waves are always so good.
Cade: Beach Scout
Favorite adventure: Pinfish
Best beginner adventure: Paddleboarding on the Bay is perfect for beginners since the water is so calm.
Hope: Beach Scout
Favorite adventure: Paddleboarding
Best adventure for teens: Snorkel the reef off Okaloosa Island. I recommend bringing a paddleboard.
Beth: Online Scout
Mom of 4 kids: 17, 15, 11, 3
Best place to see wildlife: Walk along the National Seashore, on the bay side and you’ll see dolphins and stingrays
Cheylin: Beach Scout
Favorite adventure: Kayaking
Best rainy day activity: We love the Emerald Coast Science Center!
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Meet Our Scouts
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Laura
Online Scout
Laura loves Destin-Fort Walton Beach and has live here for several years. Laura has 3 children (13, 15 and 17), and loves paddleboarding, boating and visiting Rocky Bayou State Park.
Hayley
Online Scout
Hayley is a proud lifelong local with two daughters, ages 2 and 5. She loves watching her girls discover the water and encourages other moms to not be afraid to try new things with their kids.
Deanna
Online Scout
Deanna has two daughters (ages 20 and 21) and she loves boating and swimming. After living all over the country as a military spouse, Deanna is proud to call this area her forever home!
Beth
Online Scout
Beth lives in Destin-Fort Walton Beach and has 4 kids (17, 15, 11, 3). She treasures time at the beach and definitely knows how hard it can be to juggle kids in different age groups.
Nick
Beach Scout
Nick is from Navarre and is hoping to pursue his love of being on the water in his future career. Nick is an avid fisherman and loves helping families find the best fishing spots.
April
Beach Scout
April attends the University of West Florida and loves everything water-related including surfing and paddleboarding. She enjoys running the Surf’s Up class and seeing kids gain confidence on the water.
Chelsea
Online Scout
Chelsea was born and raised in a military family in Fort Walton Beach and has 2 sons, ages 2 and 4. She lived abroad, which made her appreciate the water even more. She loves answering questions about getting young kids out on the water.
Dena
Online Scout
Dena is a local with 3 kids (ages 20, 19 and 11). She loves paddleboarding and boating with her family and, as a former realtor, Dena is an area expert and can give tips on just about anything.
Cade
Beach Scout
Cade loves all water adventures and is studying marine sciences at Pensacola State College. He enjoys seeing kids catch their first fish because it reminds him of the memory of his first catch.
Samantha
Beach Scout
Samantha grew up in Miramar (with 7 siblings!) and has taught swimming and surfing. Samantha has worked as a lifeguard, camp counselor, professional mermaid and even lived on a sailboat!
Amber
Online Scout
Amber was born and raised in Fort Walton Beach. A homeschooling mama to three girls, 4, 6 and 10, Amber is semi-bilingual and has helpful tips for families with kids with sensory issues.
Sailor
Beach Scout
Sailor is a Navarre local who loves the water and helping kids gain confidence while on adventures. She’s a Freshman at Auburn University and is a member of the American Fisheries Society.
Paige
Beach Scout
Paige is a Freshman at Troy University and loves working with kids. She has a new found love of surfing thanks to being involved in the Little Adventure’s Surf’s Up Class.
Taylor
Beach Scout
Taylor is from Niceville and enjoys paddleboarding and surfing. She loves being a Scout and giving families a memory out on the water, just like the ones her family has shared here.
Hope
Beach Scout
Hope is studying Marine Biology at the University of West Florida and loves all things water-related. She’s even starting a women’s surf group to provide a more comfortable community on the water.
Cheylin
Beach Scout
Cheylin attends the University of West Florida for marine biology and environmental sustainability. She believes everything is cooler under water and loves teaching people about the environment.
Austin
Beach Scout
Austin was born and raised in FL and attends the University of Central Florida. He has a passion for all water sports, especially surfing. Austin especially loves sharing the things he loves out on the water.
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