The Emerald Coast

Next on the list is Destin, Florida situated on the coast of the Panhandle. It is apart of the Emerald Coast and known for its blue turquoise water and white sand beaches. 4.5 million people visit Destin each year.                                                                                          

                                                                                                   
Top 5 beaches                                                         

Henderson State Park

Miramar 

Crab Island- need a boat to get out in the water 

Barracuda 

Crystal Sands 

Okaloosa Island                                                 

                             
                                                      

Restaurants                                                     

AJ’s Seafood and Oyster Bar 

https://www.al.com/news/2016/02/popular_florida_restaurant_eru.html      

 Crab Trap

Pompano Joe’s         

Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q                         

The Front Porch    

Dewy Destin’s Seafood Restaurant

Margaritaville 

Destin Commons has some restaurants as well         

https://sowal.com/destination/destin-commons 

Donut Hole Bakery and Cafe

Some other great spots that are in neighboring cities

The Front Porch              

Cafe Bienville

Pounders Hawaiian Grill

Doc’s Oyster Bar                                                                                      

Things to do

Destin Commons- outdoor shopping center  

Fudpuckers- alligator attraction,  arcade, and restaurant  

Okaloosa Island- Wild Willy's Adventure Zone

Big Kahunas Water Park

The Track 

Lulu’s 

Harborwalk Village

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