Free & Cheap Things to Do in Destin, FL

  • The list below includes 80 free or cheap things to do in or near Destin, Florida, including 48 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Piers & Boardwalks, Fishing and Arcades.
  • From Crystal Sands Beach to Henderson Beach State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Destin and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Fort Walton Beach, Santa Rosa Beach, Miramar Beach and Navarre.
  • The list below includes 80 free or cheap things to do in or near Destin, Florida, including 48 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Piers & Boardwalks, Fishing and Arcades.
  • From Crystal Sands Beach to Henderson Beach State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Destin and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Fort Walton Beach, Santa Rosa Beach, Miramar Beach and Navarre.
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20.2 Miles
100% 10 votes
Fishing Grayton Beach, Grayton Beach, FL 32459 MoreLess Info
Lead by a local resident with nearly three decades of experience, Captain Phil's Charters offers fishing expeditions to the general public. The focus of the trips are to avoid long boat rides and rather focus more on catching fish.
20.2 Miles
100% 3 votes
Fishing Grayton Beach, Grayton Beach, FL MoreLess Info
Fish for snapper, grouper, trigger fish, mackerel and cobia with Not A Dog Charters. With over 30 years of experience, Captain Kerry Jones mans his 20-foot custom catamaran to areas that naturally attract the species of choice.
20.5 Miles
100% 9 votes
National & State Parks 357 Main Park Road, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 MoreLess Info
With access to both the Gulf of Mexico and Western Lake, Grayton Beach State Park offers a range of water-based activities including canoeing, kayaking, fishing and swimming. The park also features picnic areas, hiking, biking and camping.
20.8 Miles
92% 451 votes
Beaches Grayton Beach, FL 32459 MoreLess Info
Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy an array of activities at Grayton Beach State Park in Santa Rosa Beach. This includes water sports such as swimming, fishing and kayaking, as well as nature hikes and bicycling. Camping facilities with both cabins and showers are also available for rent.
20.8 Miles
80% 15 votes
National & State Parks Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 MoreLess Info
Point Washington State Forest is a 15,407 acre state park made of 10 natural communities, including sandhill, wet flatwoods, and cypress swamps. The park maintains three hiking trails, and is home to several types of threatened or endangered plant species.
21.9 Miles
100% 10 votes
Movie Theaters Smolian Circle, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 MoreLess Info
Offering regular live theatrical productions, the Seaside Reparatory Theater - The REP, puts on shows at its 75-seat Meeting Hall Theatre in downtown Seaside, as well as at outdoor venues. Offerings include seasonal productions, music and family- and children-oriented events.
21.9 Miles
100% 15 votes
Kayaking 9225 Quail Roost Dr, Navarre, FL 32566 MoreLess Info
Rent a kayak from Navarre Beach Kayaks for a calming ride along the waters of Northwest Florida. Kayak eco-tours, sunset trips, full moon paddling and custom guided trips are offered.
21.9 Miles
80% 10 votes
Fishing 8579 Gulf Blvd, Navarre, FL 32566 MoreLess Info
As the longest pier in the Gulf of Mexico, Navarre Beach Park Fishing Pier offers 1,545 feet of wooden pier for fishing and walking. Visitors can often spot sea life like sting rays and dolphins from the pier.
22.0 Miles
96% 940 votes
Beaches 8543 Navarre Parkway, Navarre, FL 32566 MoreLess Info
Tucked away from the tourist towns of Fort Walton Beach and Destin, Navarre Beach has white sand and emerald green water. This Emerald Coast beach has seagulls, dolphins, sea turtles, and other wildlife.
22.0 Miles
94% 141 votes
Piers & Boardwalks 8579 Gulg Blvd, Navarre, FL MoreLess Info
AT 1,545 feet long, the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier is the longest pier on the Gulf of Mexico. A fishing license is included in the cost of admission, and rod rentals and bait are available at the pier's store.
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