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Destin Fl and Surrounding Areas
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My family moved to this area in 2021. It is an amazing place and I would love to mention places I love from here.
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Where to Stay
 
Travel Insurance
 
The BEST Food
 
Shopping

Fun

My family and I have all personally experienced these and highly recommend them! So much fun for the entire family 

 
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The Hydrojet boat sightseeing ride
Jet Ski Ride & Dolphin Watch Destin
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Great tour to snorkel, find shells, and see the undersea world
Snorkeling in Destin
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Water FUN
Pelican Adventures: Deep Sea Fishing, Parasailing ...
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My family rents boats from them!
Crab Island Watersports: Fort Walton Pontoon & Jet Ski Rentals
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Biggest "jetski" in the world
Hydro Rocket Boat Rides and Dolphin Cruises
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Best way to get in the crowd of Crab Island
Crab Island
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My favorite thing to do!
Waverunner & Jetski Rentals in Destin, FL
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Night firework cruise
Harbor walk firework cruise
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Sunset dolphin ride
Attractions in Destin
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Water Park Destin!!
Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Reviews & Photos)
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The Track has many different things to do for the whole fam
The Track (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Reviews)
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They have some good farmers markets
Grand Boulevard Farmer's Market (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Reviews & Photos)
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This is cool and new to Destin
The Maximum Magic Show Starring Noah & Heather Wells (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Reviews & Photos)
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Hurricane Lanes affordable bowling
Hurricane Lanes (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Reviews)
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Where to Stay

I have stayed in some of these for fun but some of these I am just used to seeing and know the area and would recommend them because of the affordability, 

 
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My favorite hotel on the harbor
Inn on Destin Harbor, Ascend Hotel Collection
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Cute and affordable
Motel 6-Destin, FL
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Close to everything
Extended Stay America Select Suites - Destin - US 98
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Overlooked
Club Destin Condos
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Close to Harbor walk, Restaurants, Clubs
Village Inn Destin
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More luxurious but I love Henderson Beach. It is also a way from the crowds
Henderson Beach Resort, Destin (updated prices 2025)
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Super cute and affordable
Destin Inn & Suites
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Baytown!! Kind of pricey but super pretty and fun! My best friend actually lives with her family here so I go often and it is so cute outdoorys here. If you can stay here it is well worth it!
Village of Baytowne Wharf (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Reviews & Photos)
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Destin Harbor walk is also really fun
Destin Harbor Boardwalk (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (w/ Reviews & Photos)
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Travel Insurance

Some people stress and accidents do happen in this area. You can never be too safe. 

 
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Just in case you are looking for this
Avanti Travel Insurance™ - Get the Best Cover For Your Holiday
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In case you are looking for this
Home - Insurefor.com Travel Insurance
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if you are interested
Explorer Travel Insurance
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The BEST Food

 
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The Surf Hut
THE SURF HUT, Miramar Beach - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Tripadvisor
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OUTCAST
OUTCAST SEAFOOD, Miramar Beach - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number - Tripadvisor
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A crowd favorite
MCGUIRE'S IRISH PUB, Destin - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number - Tripadvisor
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The back porch is my personal favorite
THE BACK PORCH DESTIN - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number - Tripadvisor
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Lulus - best social and entertainment
LULU'S DESTIN - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Tripadvisor
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Captain Dave's on Gulfside
CAPTAIN DAVE'S ON THE GULF, Destin - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number - Tripadvisor
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Another personal favorite of mine. Has Beach bar alsooo
CRAB TRAP DESTIN - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Tripadvisor
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My fav activity is to get a good pizza and hit up the beach. The boardwalk on Okaloosa Island is a good place to sit under pavilions and is where my brother and I go alot!
MERLIN'S PIZZA, Destin - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Order Online Food Delivery - Tripadvisor
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The Pancakery
THE PANCAKERY - DESTIN, FL - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Tripadvisor
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Dewys on the harborside
DEWEY DESTIN'S HARBORSIDE - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Tripadvisor
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Fudpuckers Infamous
FUDPUCKER'S BEACHSIDE BAR & GRILL, Destin - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Tripadvisor
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Can NOT forget
WAFFLE HOUSE, Miramar Beach - 130 Scenic Gulf Dr - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number - Tripadvisor
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Goatfeathers - My family's favorite. Down the road in Santa Rosa Beach
GOATFEATHERS RESTAURANT, Santa Rosa Beach - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Tripadvisor
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Shopping

 
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Silver Sands Outlet..Has a store for sooo many brands
Silver Sands Premium Outlets (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Reviews)
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Destin Commons is the best place to shop hands down
Destin Commons (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Reviews & Photos)
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