- Our list of the best things to do in Destin, Florida, features the top 112 nearby activities — including 51 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Destin, FL has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Water Activities, Outdoor Places, Amusement, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 30 things to do within the city of Destin, FL , followed by 82 popular activities in nearby cities, including Fort Walton Beach, Santa Rosa Beach, Navarre, Miramar Beach, Niceville, Grayton Beach, Sandestin, Crestview and Seagrove Beach
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5.2 Miles
Okaloosa Island's John C. Beasley Park has pavilions and platforms for special events and 12 picnic tables for private gatherings. The sandy beach has two dune walkovers to the Gulf of Mexico.
5.3 Miles
81%
252 votes
1450 Miracle Strip Parkway, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island can be considered a mall and a half-covered park in one. It has covered picnic areas and sports courts, it has snack-bars and shops, and it has playgrounds and arcade games.
5.3 Miles
Open every night, Howl at the Moon is a Hollywood club that provides live music and is available for group events like bachelorette parties and corporate events. The club hosts various promos such as their Drink Pink promo for October that donates funds for breast cancer research.
5.5 Miles
90%
80 votes
1318 Miracle Strip Pkwy, Fort Walton Beach, FL
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Situated along the Emerald Coast, Fudpuckers Water Sports provides water-based entertainment and experiences in the Choctawhatchee Bay. Activities include parasailing, jet skiing, paddle boarding, kayaking and rides on a pontoon boat.
5.5 Miles
Within Fat Daddy's Arcade is a collection of over 65 popular games, including classics like basketball and skeeball alongside Guitar Hero, racing games, and games for children. In addition to the arcade, the entertainment center also has an on-site pizza parlor.
5.9 Miles
98%
1717 votes
100 Museum Dr, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32542
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Fort Walton Beach, Florida is proudly home to the Air Force Armament Museum, a free museum dedicated to historical weapons and military vehicles. Military buffs and those interested in United States military history must not miss a chance to tour this unique museum.
6.1 Miles
83%
36 votes
1198 Miracle Strip Pky, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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Several types of tours and equipment rentals can be accessed through Crab Island Watersports. Their most notable services include pontoon boat and jet ski rentals along side dolphin tours through the waters of Destin.
6.2 Miles
81%
582 votes
1030 Miracle Strip Parkway East, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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With 1,262 feet and a large octagonal point, the Okaloosa Island Pier is best suited for catching both smaller fries and big, fighting fish. The biggest catch was a 42 pound king mackerel.
6.2 Miles
72%
1912 votes
1010 Miracle Strip Pkwy, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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More than a simple aquarium, the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park is a hands-on institution specializing in animal interactions. Guests come face to face with dolphins, manatees, seals and small sharks. Those who wish to may snorkel with stingrays.
6.5 Miles
83%
35 votes
12958 U.S. Hwy 98 West, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
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The Golf Garden of Destin has a miniature golf course, a 9-hole executive course, and a driving range onsite. The executive course has seven par-3 holes and two par-4 holes.