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Families come back year after year to the sparkling beaches of Destin, Fort Walton Beach and Okaloosa Island. Emerald-green water and brilliant white sands provide the perfect backdrop for fun, and with more than 100 festivals and events held annually, a good time is always close at hand. Destin's claim to fame is its status as "The World's Luckiest Fishing Village," and harbors the largest charter boat fleet in Florida.
Recently picked as the #1 Beach in America by USA Today readers and selected for the 6th year in a row as the Best Beach in the South and Top Family Destination by Southern Living Readers, Destin/Fort Walton Beach is an unpretentiously beautiful and refreshingly quaint, unassuming and charming seaside resort area.
For the angler, Destin is known as the "World's Luckiest Fishing Village" no idle boast since the city claims five saltwater world records. Salt or fresh, the waters surrounding Destin are known for their abundance — and their challenges. Home to the largest and most elaborately equipped charter boat fleet in Florida, fishing events and festivals are held year-round. Don’t miss the fishing pier!
Acres of links will satisfy the golfer in your family, and water sports, sailing, tennis and hiking are just a few of the outdoor recreational activities available
When you come in from the sun, explore arts and collectibles galleries, specialty shops and modern malls. Savor culinary excellence with sumptuous seafood straight from the Gulf in casual beachside eateries or fine restaurants. An extensive variety of entertainment and recreational possibilities are found here along the Miracle Mile.
One of the more popular attractions is Gulfarium, a park featuring marine life exhibits and performances. Children also find fascination at the Emerald Coast Science Center, located not far from the Gulfarium. Shopping and dining are captivating experiences in historic downtown Fort Walton Beach or visit the Indian Temple Mound and Museum. The 6,000-piece exhibit, showcasing America’s largest collection of Southeastern Indian ceramic artifacts, journeys through 10,000 years of four prehistoric tribes.
Accommodations in the Destin/Fort Walton Beach area will be of all types – single-family homes, condominiums and villas, cottages.
Emerald Coast Science Center
Gulfarium
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