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Best Electric Bike Rentals in The Destin and 30A Area

Electric bikes are the FUN new way to explore South Walton, including Miramar Beach, Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach, and Scenic Highway 30A! Explore the Emerald Coast in style and comfort. Electric bikes or ebikes allow riders to faster and farther than riding a traditional bicycle. With the pedal-assist technology, riders can pedal as much or as (read)

Published on Thursday, May 23, 2024
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Best 30A Activities and Adventures

Scenic Highway 30A meanders through charming coastal towns, including Santa Rosa Beach, Blue Mountain Beach, Grayton Beach, WaterColor and Seaside, Florida, among many others. In addition to the delectable dining options ranging from sidewalk cafes to fine dining restaurants, Highway 30A offers a world of possibilities for special experiences and activities (read)

Published on Friday, April 12, 2024
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Best Live Music and Concerts in Destin this Spring

Spring is here and we are dancing with joy! Join us and enjoy some incredible concerts at the beach, including performances by Brandi Carlile, Bonnie Raitt, Tedeschi Trucks Band, The Revivalists, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Lake Street Dive, Lauren Daigle, Stephen Marley, the Wallflowers and many more! Here are the details of the live performances... (read)

Published on Monday, March 4, 2024
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New For 2024 - Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park Opens New Dolphin Oasis In Destin, Florida

The Gularium Marine Adventure Park has been a favorite attraction in Destin, Florida since 1955. One of Florida’s original roadside attractions, the Gulfarium has been entertaining and educating audiences for almost 70 years. The park continues to evolve to meet the needs of its animal residents and recently opened the new Dolphin Oasis in 2024 (read)

Published on Monday, February 19, 2024
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Best Place For Pickleball In Destin, Florida: Hidden Dunes Beach Resort

Hidden Dunes Beach & Tennis Resort has always offered an excellent tennis program, but now Hidden Dunes is quickly becoming known as the best place in the Destin area for pickleball. Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America and quickly becoming many family’s new favorite tradition. At Hidden Dunes, we celebrate timeless traditions (read)

Published on Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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Timberview Helicopters – See Destin From a New Point of View

Try something new this year and see Destin from a different point of view with Timberview Helicopter Tours ! If you love coming to Destin for the white sand beaches and emerald waters, consider taking flight during your next visit and seeing the coast from a bird’s eye view. Upon arrival at Timberview Helicopters in Destin, you will be greeted (read)

Published on Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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5 Wildlife Encounters on Your Destin, Florida Vacation

Bears, Birds, Bonnetheads...Oh my! Beachgoers received a surprise recently when a black bear cub was spotted swimming in the crystal blue waters of Florida’s Emerald Coast. CNN Video Report shows the bear cooling off in the crystal blue waters. Wildlife experiences such as this are possible during a Destin vacation. While seeing a bear on the (read)

Published on Thursday, June 29, 2023
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Ready for a Destin Tennis Vacation? Hidden Dunes Beach & Tennis Resort Introduces Tennis Special

If you’re looking for a great family-friendly Florida tennis resort, look no further than Hidden Dunes Beach & Tennis Resort . Hidden Dunes Resort offers a great mix of group clinics, private lessons, court time with like-level game matching services and beach time. But don’t just take our word for it. Hidden Dunes Beach & Tennis (read)

Published on Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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Destin Little Adventures Offer Customized Experiences For Families

Destin has created customizable adventure packages that filter by age, price, location or duration, providing Bite-sized little adventures for the whole family. With more than 20 miles of coastline, plus protected bays and bayous, the best way to explore Destin, Florida is on the water. Coined the “world’s luckiest fishing village,&rdquo (read)

Published on Thursday, May 5, 2022
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Best Places to Go Hiking Around Destin, Florida

While most families come to South Walton and Destin, Florida for the soft, sugar-white sand beaches, the Destin area is also a great place to go hiking. With five state parks and Point Washington State Forest, the area’s natural lands feature miles of trails and geological gems such as rare coastal dune lakes—only found in South Walton, (read)

Published on Monday, November 2, 2020
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Take a Field Trip to Gator Beach When You School from the Beach in Destin, FL

When your kids school from the beach, there are lots of fantastic edutainment venues that combine learning and fun. One of our favorites is Gator Beach at Fudpucker’s in Destin . This FREE attraction features more than 100 alligators, including hatchlings, juveniles, and the famed, Ms. Pearl, an albino alligator. Here are some of the highlights (read)

Published on Monday, October 5, 2020
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The Best Place to Go Biking in Destin, Florida - Scenic Highway 98

The best place for biking in Destin is along Scenic Highway 98 (aka Scenic Gulf Drive), which offers a paved path that is perfect for biking. The path runs adjacent to the beach and there are lots of cool spots to stop and see the sights along the way.   Here we share our favorite stops and hidden gems when bicycling Scenic Highway 98 from (read)

Published on Thursday, August 20, 2020
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The Best Mini Golf Courses in Destin

Ready to get your putt-putt on? We’ve got the best mini golf courses for you here in Destin. From indoor black light golf to a 9-hole outdoor course to work on your short game, there’s a course for everyone in the family to enjoy.  1.  Golf Garden of Destin Staying with us here in the Destin area? Enjoy one free round of putt-putt (read)

Published on Tuesday, June 5, 2018
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Best Live Music Venues in Destin

Live music soothes the soul, especially on vacation at the beach. What better place to listen to live music than the beautiful Destin Harbor overlooking the Gulf or on the Bay overlooking the Mid-Bay Bridge? We have so many great locally-owned restaurants on the water that have live music performed by some very talented local artists. Here are the top (read)

Published on Thursday, April 6, 2017
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Best Fishing Charters for Families with Kids and Teenagers in Destin

There are several reasons Destin is known as the "World's Luckiest Fishing Village." It is home to the largest and most elaborately equipped fishing fleet in the State of Florida.  In addition, Destin offers the speediest deep-water access than any other Gulf coast community in Florida.  And finally, there are a number of underwater structures... (read)

Published on Tuesday, August 16, 2016