Why choose Destin-Fort Walton Beach? Ask real local moms.

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.