Sun & Summit DestinationsDestin and the Emerald Coast
Sugar-white sand, green Gulf water, charter fishing and a harbor full of seafood.
- Best time
- April to June and September to October. Summer is warm and busy
- Getting there
- Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) is about 20 minutes away
- Getting around
- A car. Highway 98 traffic is slow in summer; use Scenic 30A for the beach towns
- Stay
- 5–7 nights
Beaches
Henderson Beach State Park has dunes and a quiet beach right in Destin. For snorkeling, try the jetties at the East Pass when the water is calm. Crab Island, a sandbar in the harbor, is the place to anchor a pontoon on summer afternoons.
The harbor
HarborWalk Village has seafood, boat rentals and charter fishing trips. Destin calls itself the World's Luckiest Fishing Village; a half-day trip suits beginners. Dolphin cruises leave from the harbor too.
Day trips
- Scenic 30A's beach towns like Seaside, Rosemary Beach and Grayton Beach
- Grayton Beach State Park and its coastal dune lakes
- Big Kahuna's Water Park and the Track for kids
Where to stay
These resorts are in very different spots. Pick the one that fits how you want to spend the trip.
Club Wyndham Bay ClubInside Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, with access to its golf, tennis, Baytowne Wharf and beach.Resort guideClub Wyndham Bay Club IITwo-bedroom suites inside Sandestin with a free shuttle to the Baytowne Wharf and the beach.Resort guideClub Wyndham Beach Street CottagesSmall cottage-style resort on Scenic Gulf Drive, with beach access and a small-town feel.Resort guideClub Wyndham Emerald Grande at DestinTowers on Destin Harbor with HarborWalk Village, the marina and the beach right outside.Resort guideClub Wyndham Majestic SunA Gulf-front tower in Miramar Beach, about 100 yards from the sand.Resort guide
Stay at Club Wyndham Emerald Grande at Destin
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