Make a Destin vacation rental or condo your family fun headquarters on Florida’s Gulf Coast.

Destin, Fort Walton Beach and Okaloosa Island, collectively known as the Emerald Coast, offer a wide variety of water-based activities for guests of Destin accommodations.

The Destin beaches are perfect for sunning, swimming, shell collecting, sand castle building and relaxing. Beasley Park, James Lee Park, Marler Memorial Park and Wayside Park, plus six smaller beach parks, feature showers, restrooms and ADA accessibility. Dolphins can be seen from shore as they frolic in their breeding grounds along Destin Harbor and the Santa Rosa Sound. And there are several Destin attractions to keep you occupied.

Guests of Destin vacation rentals can choose from a fleet of 140 charter boats offering a variety of activities including deep-sea fishing, snorkeling, diving, sunset cruises, barrier island hopping and dolphin and manatee watching. Divers will find a wealth of marine life and sunken treasures to explore, including ships, railroad cars and airplanes.

A wide variety of fishing opportunities await you when you choose lodging in Destin, FL. The area boasts 20 species of edible game fish including white and blue marlin, red snapper, amberjack, Spanish mackerel, tarpon and blackfin tuna. The offshore shelf descends to a depth of 100 feet just 10 miles offshore, making for easy deep-water access. Waterside fishing is available from jetties, shores and piers, and the 1,200-foot Okaloosa Pier is lighted for night fishing.

Destin vacation accommodations are conveniently located near 14 scenic and challenging golf courses. Shoppers will find a variety of boutiques and specialty stores. Silver Sands Factory Stores, one of the nation’s largest outlet centers, features more than 100 shops.

A Destin condo or vacation rental makes the ideal home away from home for enjoying the sea-side delights of Florida’s Emerald Coast. And bring the kids to Destin! It's a family-friendly beach town. Reserve your Destin vacation rental today!

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