
Things to Do in Destin
There is more to Destin than the 24 miles of sugar white beaches. Rest assured, there is plenty of sand and sun to go around, but on the off chance that you ever wonder if there is more to life than tanning on the beach – there is definitely more to do.
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| Movies | Fine Arts | Festivals | ||
| Attractions | Restaurants | Museums | ||
| Sports | Shopping | Libraries | ||
| Parks/Beaches | Nightlife |
Movies
On those days when the sun goes behind dark rain clouds, or you just need a cool break from the heat, check out the latest flicks at the local theaters.
- RAVE Theaters
4000 Legendary Drive
Destin Commons
(850) 650-4539
- Destin Cinema 10
759 Highway 98
(850) 654-2992
Attractions
Whether it’s bungee jumping, go kart racing, feeding baby alligators or mixing it up with nautical bumper cars, it’s all there in Destin.
- The Track
1125 Highway 98
(850) 654- 668
- Big Kahuna’s Water Park
1007 E Highway 98
(850) 837-4061
- Fudpucker’s Gator Beach
20001 Emerald Coast Pkwy
(850) 654-4200
- Wyland’s Whaling Wall – a 1,480-foot by 60-foot marine life mural painted on the side of Legendary Marine located at the foot of Mid-Bay Bridge
690 Regatta Bay Drive
(850) 337-8300
Sports
Thanks to the year-round warm weather, golfing on the Emerald Coast is also a year-round pleasure. No matter the type of sports you like, there is also a venue where you can hit a few long balls, go for a Hail Mary Pass, make that 7-10 split, or take it to the line for a floating jumper.
- Morgan’s Sports Complex – soccer fields, baseball fields, playground, jogging trail, special events
Airport Road
(850) 650-1241
- Regatta Bay Golf and Country Club
465 Regatta Bay Blvd
(850) 337-8080
- Emerald Bay Golf Club
4781 Clubhouse Road
(850) 837-5197
- Indian Bayou Golf Club
1 Country Club Drive E
(850) 837-6191
- Destin Community Center – high school regulation-sized gymnasium, home of adult sports leagues and summer youth programs
101 Stahlman Avenue
(850) 654-5184
- Hurricane Lanes Bowling
34876 Emerald Coast Pkwy
(850) 654-5251
- Fishing – find information and articles all about fishing in the local area
Fishing licenses – Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
Parks/Beaches
The beach is still where the fun is when visiting the Emerald Coast, but there are also local and state parks in the Destin area that are the perfect spot for holding a family cookout, fishing from a pier, or launching a boat or other recreational water vehicle. There are also several locations available for camping and hiking.
- Henderson Beach State Park – special events, pavilions, restrooms, beach access, camping
17000 Emerald Coast Pkwy
Across from Super Wal-Mart
(850) 837-7550
- Clement Taylor Park – waterfront gazebo, pavilions, playground, pier
131 Calhoun Avenue
Pavilion rental from Destin Community Center: (850) 654-5184
- HarborView Park – waterfront deck, picnic tables, walking trail
Beach Drive and Highway 98
- Main Street Park – fishing pier, picnic facilities
605 Main Street
- Mattie Kelly Park – pier, beach access, picnic area
825 Beach Drive
Fine Arts
- Beau Esprit Gallery
4424 E Commons Blvd
Destin Commons
(850) 837-2757
- Wyland’s Paradise Gallery – Whaling Wall artist
4224 Legendary Drive
Destin Commons
(850) 837-0490
- Paul Brent Gallery
36150 Emerald Coast Pkwy
City Market
(850) 650-1875
- Beverly McNeil Galleries
36061 Emerald Coast Pkwy
(850) 654-4322
Restaurants
When in doubt as to what to do, there is always somewhere to eat. The Emerald Coast offers some of the freshest, and tastiest food along the Florida Panhandle, but it’s not limited to just seafood.
- Sarah K’s Gourmet
34940 Emerald Coast Pkwy
(850) 269-0044
- Dave’s Dogs
4300 Legendary Drive
Destin Commons
(850) 837-7646
- Another Broken Egg
104 E Highway 98
(850) 650-0499
- Nim’s Indian Cuisine
4424 Commons Drive E
(850) 269-0185
- McGuire’s Irish Pub
33 Highway 98
(850) 654-0567
- Pepito’s Mexican Restaurant
757 E Highway 98
(850) 650- 7734
- Bonefish Grill
4447 Commons Drive E #105
(850) 650-3161
- Ruth’s Chris Steak House
15000 Emerald Coast Pkwy
(850) 337-5108
- Osaka’s Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar
34745 Emerald Coast Pkwy
(850) 650-4688
- The Grape Wine Bar
4107 Legendary Drive, Suite F103
Destin Commons
(850) 654-7273
Shopping
It could take a full week to actually shop in all the stores, shops, boutiques, and outlets in Destin, and you wouldn’t repeat anything.
- Destin Commons
4300 Legendary Dr
(850) 337-8700
- Silver Sands Factory Stores
10362 Emerald Coast Pkwy
(850) 654-9771
- Shoreline Shopping Center
Highway 98/Gulfshore Drive
- Crystal Beach Shopping Center
34904 Emerald Coast Pkwy
(850) 227-1292
- Paradise Key at Kelly Plantation
Mid-Bay Bridge Road/Highway 98
Nightlife
One thing about the locals on the Emerald Coast, they love delicious food, good music and are always up for a good party. Even when the sun goes down and you leave the beach, there is always somewhere to go for a hot time.
- Nightown
140 Palmetto Drive
(850) 837-7625
- KJ’s
306 Harbor Blvd
(850) 837-8725
- Blue Point
4304 Legendary Drive
Destin Commons
(850) 654-1921
- AJ’s Club Bimini
116 E Highway 98
(850) 837-1913
Festivals
Some parties on the Emerald Coast can last for an entire month. If you enjoy fishing or browsing arts and crafts shows, music, and eating, there is a festival for you.
- ArtsQuest – sponsored by the Cultural Arts Foundation which holds other special events scheduled throughout the year
Mother’s Day weekend
(850) 622-5970
- Blue Marlin Fishing Tournament – sponsored by Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
June
(866) 505-4458
- Shark Tournament – sponsored by the Destin History and Fishing Museum
September
(850) 837-6611
- Destin Fishing Rodeo
Entire month of October
(850) 837-6734
- Destin Seafood Festival – hosted by the Destin Chamber of Commerce
Early October
(850) 837-6241
- Flutterby Festival – sponsored by the Cultural Arts Foundation
Mid-October
(850) 622-5970
- Destin Festival of the Arts – sponsored by the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation which holds other special events throughout the year
Late October
(850) 650-2226
Museums
Find out more about the history of Destin and the influence fishing has had on the growth and industry of the area.
- Destin History and Fishing Museum
108 Stahlman Avenue
(850) 837-6611
Library
Today libraries are more than a dusty place to read old books. You can find the latest novels, magazines, audio books and to some people, most importantly – Internet connections.
- Destin Public Library
150 Sibert Avenue
(850) 837-8572
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