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State Parks
Eden Gardens State Park
Off US Highway 98 on County Road 395 • Destin, FL 32454
Located in Point Washington
850-231-4214
A place of tranquility and contemplation, this park is part of the estate owned by lumber baron William Henry Wesley in the 1800s. This restored mansion, surrounded by flowering trees and stately oaks, features family heirlooms, antiques, and the second largest collection of Louis XVI furniture in the United States. Guided tours of the house are available hourly Thursday through Monday. The grounds, gardens, and picnic area are open daily. more... mapHenderson Beach State Park
17000 Emerald Coast Parkway • Destin, FL 32541
850-837-7550
Just east of Destin on U.S. 98, Henderson Beach State Park features 60 campsites with water and electric hookups, boardwalks, two large pavilions, a playground, and a nature trail. more... mapTopsail Hill Preserve State Park
7525 West Scenic Highway 30A • Destin, FL 32459
Located in Santa Rosa Beach, One Mile off U.S. 98
850-267-0299
Offering 3.2 miles of secluded, white sand beaches with majestic dunes over 25 feet tall, three rare coastal dune lakes, a full-facility campground with a swimming pool, tennis courts and shuffleboard courts and furnished bungalows, Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is the perfect place for fishing, bird-watching, hiking, biking, walk, swimming, sunbathing, and beachcombing.
Lakes & Marinas
Bluewater High and Dry Marina
290 Yacht Club Drive • Destin, FL 32578
North, across Choctawatchee Bay in Niceville
850-897-0334
Located on beautiful Choctawatchee Bay across the Mid-Bay bridge from Destin. The intercoastal waterway is nearby. The Bluewater High and Dry Marina has dry slips available and a bait and tackle shop. more... mapDockside Water Sports
228 Harbor Boulevard • Destin, FL 32541
850-428-3313
Located on the Destin Harbor betweenThe Boathouse Oyster Bar and Woody's, Dockside Water Sports offers jet skis, pontoon and fishing boat rentals, parasailing, a marina shop, and an awesome daiquiri bar. more...
Recreation Areas
Trailhead Climbing & Outdoor Center
505 Camson Road • Destin, FL 29625
864-225-1010
Trailhead is a huge indoor rock climbing facility that is a great destination for families looking for activity any time of year. It provides fun and exercise for everyone ages 5 to adult. more... map
Fishing
Olin Marler Charter Boats 
102 Harbor Boulevard • Destin, FL 32541
850-654-7113
Located downtown near AJ's on the docks, Marler Charter Cruises offers the best in deep sea fishing and dolphin sightseeing cruises. more... mapBreakaway Charters
P.O. Box 1093 • Destin, FL 32540
850-543-4369
Take a wonderful deep sea fishing adventure with this fishing charter company that provides half day, full day, and overnight trips, as well as tips for fishing, tournament news, and a calendar of fishing seasons. more... mapCharter Boat Bounty Hunter
66 Harbor Boulevard • Destin, FL 32541
850-650-1534
Come fishing with Charter Boat Bounty Hunter for red snapper, king mackerel, dolphin and more. They fish year round offering 4-12 hour trips. Captain Mark Walker will show you a great time aboard the Bounty Hunter. more... mapDestin Deep Sea Adventures
Behind Fisherman's Wharf Restaurant on Highway 98
850-217-3474
Come to Destin, Florida the "World's Luckiest Fishing Village" and go deep sea fishing aboard the charter boats Mary Lou, a 46' hatteras or the new fast 27' Aussiecat, Cat-n-around. They fish year round and offer a variety of fishing packages. more... mapDestin Fishing Charters Service
3871 Indian Trail #3F • Destin, FL 32541
850-685-1396
Come experience a deep sea fishing trip of a lifetime in beautiful Destin, Florida. Known as the “World’s Luckiest Fishing Village” Destin is located on the Emerald Coast and is home of the annual Destin Fishing Rodeo. Destin offers year-round fishing for everyone from the first timer to the serious angler. Kids are always welcome on these charters. Whether you need one boat for your family or numerous boats for your corporate fishing trip, Destin Fishing Charters can meet your needs. more... mapFull Net Fishing Charters
2098 Indigo Drive • Destin, FL 32566
Located West of Destin
850-936-8203
A well-suited guide for anglers wanting to fish inshore and near-shore. more...
Inshore Angler Charters, Inc
Destin Harbor
850-862-9722
Looking for a good fishing trip in Destin without going offshore? Inshore Angler Charters will put you on the fish with knowledgeable guides who are friendly and out to make sure you have a successful trip. This is a good charter for families but also for serious fishing. more... mapLil' Lucky of Destin Sportfishing Charters
9300 Emerald Coast Parkway West • Destin, FL 32550
Located inside Sandestin's Baytowne Marina
850-267-7777
Experience all types of Gulf and bay fishing with customized adventures to suit your tastes with an experienced, professional USCG licensed captain via Lil' Lucky of Destin Sportfishing Charters. The Lil' Lucky of Destin specializes in light tackle and live bait techniques. Call for reservations and availability. more...Olin Marler Charter Cruises
102 Highway 98 East • Destin, FL 32541
Located at the Destin Harbor Next to AJ's
850-837-7095
Dolphin sightseeing cruises and fishing charters. The first established cruise service in Destin, FL. more... mapSouthBound Fishing Charters
Destin Harbor
850-374-2947
SouthBound Fishing Charters services the Destin area with day and overnight sport fishing trips. more...
Golf
Emerald Bay Golf Club
4781 Clubhouse Drive • Destin, FL 32541
850-837-5197, 888-GOLFBAY
An 18 hole, semiprivate championship golf course that was designed by Bob Cupp and includes a driving range, putting greens, club rentals, a fully stocked pro shop, and a snack bar. more... mapGolf Garden, The
112958 US Highway 98 West • Destin, FL 32550
Located in East Destin
850-837-7422
One of the most beautiful and popular golf courses in the area, this family golf center features a lighted nine hole, par 29 executive golf course, as well as a ten acre practice area with ten multi-pin target greens, a snack bar, and a pro shop. mapIndian Bayou Golf Club
1 Country Club Drive East • Destin, FL 32541
850-837-6191
A semiprivate golf club that features three nines that are played in three different 18 hole combinations. A driving range, putting greens, and full service restaurant are also on site and club rentals are available. more... mapRegatta Bay Golf & Country Club
465 Regatta Bay Boulevard • Destin, FL 32541
850-337-8080
Ranked by Golf Digest as being among the "Top 200 Places to Play in North America,” as well as one of the “Top 15” courses in Florida, this 18 hole, par 72 championship golf course was designed by Robert C. Walker and includes a fully stocked pro shop. more... mapSanta Rosa Golf & Beach Club
4801 West County Highway 30A • Destin, FL 32459
Located at Santa Rosa Beach
850-267-2229
This semiprivate, challenging 18 hole golf course features pristine ponds and pure white sands and includes two restaurants, a putting green, a driving range, and a fully equipped pro shop. more... mapShalimar Pointe Country Club
302 Country Club Road • Shalimar, FL 32579
850-651-4300
A beautiful 18 hole, semiprivate golf course is located at this country club that is nestled along the picturesque Choctawhatchee Bay and also features a putting green, a spacious driving range, a full service clubhouse, a grill and lounge, a fully stocked golf shop, a junior Olympic sized pool, and six Rubico tennis courts. Instructions by certified golf and tennis professionals are available. more... map
Scuba Diving & Snorkeling
Emerald Coast Scuba
503 Harbor Boulevard • Destin, FL 32541
850-837-0955, 800-222-0955
Enjoy great diving that is clean and fast with this dive company where you can earn a PADI certification in four days. Dive with five of your friends or family and, after diving, enjoy an exciting sightseeing cruise. more... map
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