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...

Henderson 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...

Topsail 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.  more...

SouthBound Fishing Charters Destin Harbor, 850-374-2947, SouthBound Fishing Charters services the Destin area with day and overnight sport fishing trips.

Charter 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.

Destin 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.

Destin 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.

Club at Hidden Creek 3070 PGA Boulevard, Navarre, FL 32566, 850-939-4604, One of the finest golf facilities in Northwest Florida, this semiprivate 18 hole golf course includes a large clubhouse, a fully stocked pro shop, a full service restaurant, a bar and grill, a natural grass driving range and practice green, and sauna and steam rooms. more... 

Emerald Bay Golf Club 4781 Clubhouse Drive, Destin, FL 32541, 850-837-5197, 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.

Golf 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.

Indian 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... 

Regatta 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... 

Santa 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. 

Shalimar 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... 

Breakaway 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.

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...