Destin

Destin is an upscale resort town in the Florida Panhandle.

By car
Primary access to Destin is by private vehicle. It is on US 98 between Pensacola and Panama City. From IH-10 west, take IH-110 south through Gulf Breeze, merge with US 98, and follow US 98 along the coast through Fort Walton Beach. From IH-10 east, take FL 285 south through Eglin Air Force Base, make a left on FL 20 to go east, then a right to go south on Mid Bay Bridge.

By plane
The closest public airport is Okaloosa Regional Airport (Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport). Car rental agencies are available at the airport, or offer a courtesy pickup service from the airport. There are 2 other nearby airports, Pensacola International Airport, about 1 hr 20 mins away, and Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport , about 1 hr away.

By public transit
Destin offers two public transits with limited availability but affordable prices. The transits are offered during the tourist season primarily and can be found at access points in the Crystal Beach shopping center and the Destin Commons.

See
The beach, with its distinctive emerald green water, earning it the nickname of the Emerald Coast. Destin's enormous stretch of beach is spectacular, with some of the finest, whitest sand in the world. The sand is so soft it literally squeaks under foot. You will be spoiled forever after experiencing this.

Beaches
Destin is famous for its sugar white sand beach and emerald green water.

Golf
The area is renowned for its golfing opportunities. The climate is nearly ideal year-round.

Eat
There are any number of places to eat both on and off the beach.



Splurge

 * Oversee, +1 888-290-3489. Over 160 vacation rentals to choose from.
 * Oversee, +1 888-290-3489. Over 160 vacation rentals to choose from.
 * Oversee, +1 888-290-3489. Over 160 vacation rentals to choose from.
 * Oversee, +1 888-290-3489. Over 160 vacation rentals to choose from.

Go next

 * Ft. Pickens, part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore, is a nature preserve and a civil war-era fort and museum. Activities include fishing, camping, historical research, and tours.  A 7-day pass is $8, and covers a private vehicle and all passengers.  It's located on the far west end of Santa Rosa Island, about 45 minutes west on Highway 98, then take the CR-399 bridge south at Gulf Breeze, then follow CR-399 right.
 * Fort Walton Beach is just to the West on Highway 98 on the other side of Okaloosa Island.
 * Navarre Beach is a relatively unoccupied resort area on Santa Rosa Island. Head west on Highway 98 about 30 minutes, then take a left on Navarre Bridge.  An excellent beach with shower facilities is available at the bridge intersection.
 * Panama City Beach is an area more targeted to the younger crowd. It is a popular spring break destination.  Head east on Highway 98 about an hour.