Recreation in Destin, Florida

State Parks

Henderson Beach State Park 850-837-7550
17000 Emerald Coast Parkway, Destin, FL 32541
Pristine white sugar sand beaches, more than 6,000 feet of natural scenic shoreline, six pavilions, a nature trail, playground, and 60 campsites are just some of what is... more info map

Lakes & Marinas

Bluewater High and Dry Marina 850-897-0334
290 Yacht Club Drive, Destin, FL 32578
North, across Choctawatchee Bay in Niceville
Located on beautiful Choctawatchee Bay across the Mid-Bay bridge from Destin. The intercoastal waterway is nearby. The Bluewater High and Dry Marina has dry slips... more info map
Harborwalk Marina 850-337-8250
66 Harbor Boulevard, Destin, FL 32541
Located at the foot of the Destin bridge, Harborwalk Marina is a full-service marina that features transient slip rentals and yacht facilities. more info

Boating

Boogies Watersports 850-654-4497
16 Harbor Boulevard, Destin, FL 32541
Located at the foot of the bridge at Harborwalk Village, Boogies Watersports offers waverunners, pontoon boats, dolphin excursions on waverunners, parasailing, and... more info map
Destin Charter Yachts 850-797-3702
127 Harbor Boulevard, Suite 6-A, Destin, FL 32541
Half day, full day, extended day, evening, and sunset/fireworks yacht charters. more info
Destin Vacation Boat Rentals 850-650-2628
612 Harbor Boulevard, Destin, FL 32541
Destin Vacation Boat Rentals offers fishing boat, sailboat, pontoon boat, jet ski, and power boat rentals for your vacation. more info map
Fly High Parasail
390 Harbor Boulevard, Destin, FL 32541
at the Marina Cafe in the Destin Harbor
Ages 6 and up with double and triple flights, 800 feet high. more info map
Gilligan's Watersports 850-650-9000
530 Harbor Boulevard, Destin, FL 32541
Gilligan's Watersports offers the finest in watersport activities, including parasailing, waverunner rentals, pontoon boat rentals and dolphin tours on waverunners. more info map
Xtreme H2o Watersports 850-978-3060
7 Calhoun Avenue, Destin, FL 32541
Parasailing, dolphin tours on waverunners, fishing charters, jet ski rentals, and pontoon boat rentals are available through Xtreme H2o Watersports. more info

Bowling

Hurricane Lanes 850-654-5251
34876 Emerald Coast Parkway, Destin, FL 32541
Hurricane Lanes features 26 lanes, Tucker Duke's Lunchbox, Rupert's Sports Bar, 12 pool tables, and an arcade. more info

Fishing

Olin Marler Charter Boats 850-654-7113
102 Harbor Boulevard, Destin, FL 32541
Located downtown near AJ's on the docks, Marler Charter Cruises offers the best in deep sea fishing and dolphin sightseeing cruises. more info map
Backcountry Outfitters 850-654-5566
A locally owned charter fishing company that specializes in private light tackle bay and calm water gulf fishing charters in state fishing waters no more than nine miles... more info
Caught Up Fishing Charters 850-699-3523
775 Gulf Shore Drive #8140, Destin, FL 32541
For three-generations, they have provided one of the finest fishing charter services in Destin. more info map
Charter Boat Bounty Hunter 850-650-1534
66 Harbor Boulevard, Destin, FL 32541
Come fishing with Charter Boat Bounty Hunter for red snapper, king mackerel, dolphin and more. They fish year round offering 4-12 hour trips. Captain Mark Walker will... more info map
Destin Deep Sea Adventures 850-217-3474
Behind Fisherman's Wharf Restaurant on Highway 98
Come to Destin, Florida the "World's Luckiest Fishing Village" and go deep sea fishing aboard the charter boats Mary Lou, a 46' hatteras or the new fast 27' Aussiecat,... more info map
Destin Fishing Charters Service 850-685-1396
3871 Indian Trail #3F, Destin, FL 32541
Come experience a deep sea fishing trip of a lifetime in beautiful Destin, Florida. Known as the “World’s Luckiest Fishing Village” Destin is located on the... more info map
Destin Inshore Fishing Company 850-424-5555
Located in HarborWalk Village
Destin Inshore Fishing Company offers three types of inshore fishing: inland bay fishing, coastal trolling, and inshore gulf bottom fishing (deep sea fishing). more info
Destin Princess & Destiny 850-837-5088
210 Highway 98 East, Destin, FL 32541
Offers year-round, private and open-boat fishing trips. more info
Finest Kind Charter 850-837-6629
66 Harbor Boulevard, Destin, FL 32541
The Harborwalk Marina
Climb aboard this 53-foot G&S fiberglass sportfishing yacht for saltwater fishing excursions. more info
Fish Tales 850-837-0044
66 Harbor Boulevard, Destin, FL 32541
HarborWalk Village
Offshore fishing charters in the Gulf of Mexico. more info
GULF SPIRIT Charter Boat 850-699-6695
Climb aboard the GULF SPIRIT to fish for red snapper, king and Spanish mackerel, redfish, speckled trout, cobia, amberjack, grouper, and more. more info
HarborWalk Charters 850-837-2343
10 Harbor Boulevard, Destin, FL 32541
In HarborWalk Village on the Destin Harbor
Ranging from 36- to 65-feet, HarborWalk Charters' fleet of boats can accommodate single, group and private charters for all types of fishing, from four- to 12-hour... more info map
Inshore Angler 850-862-9722
Looking for a good fishing trip in Destin without going offshore? Inshore Angler will put you on the fish with knowledgeable guides who are friendly and out to make sure... more info map
Just B Cause Charter Fishing 850-830-3619
100 Highway 98 East #B, Destin, FL 32541
Destin charter fishing is a great way to spend a few hours – or the whole day – in sunny Destin, Florida. They have a great boat, comfortable accommodations, and the... more info map
Miss Sandy Charters 850-303-2226
10 Harbor Boulevard, Destin, FL 32541
A family owned & operated charter fishing company in the Destin Harbor at HarborWalk Marina. more info
Olin Marler Charter Cruises 850-837-7095
102 Highway 98 East, Destin, FL 32541
Located at the Destin Harbor Next to AJ's
Dolphin sightseeing cruises and fishing charters. The first established cruise service in Destin, FL. more info map
Pelican Adventures 850-650-3825
314 Highway 98 East Harbor Boulevard, Destin, FL 32541
A well-established, family owned & operated Destin charter fishing business, Pelican Adventures offers deep sea fishing, sport fishing, off shore fishing, bay and light... more info
Perfect Shot 850-218-0232 or 850-699-2991
Perfect Shot is a 52’ custom fiberglass sportfisher that can carry up to 13 passengers for one- to three-day trips. more info
Phoenix - Charter Fishing 850-837-9734
Four-hour to 36-hour deep sea fishing charters are available. more info
Relentless Charter Fishing 850-837-6541
Heron Harbor Marina
The Relentless is a 65' x 20' custom-built sportsfisherman that is well-equipped for 24-hour trips, two-day/overnight trips, and tournament fishing. more info
SouthBound Fishing Charters 850-374-2947
Destin Harbor
SouthBound Fishing Charters services the Destin area with day and overnight sport fishing trips. more info
Sweet Jody Fishing 850-650-2500
210 Highway 98 East, Destin, FL 32541
The Sweet Jody is a 57-foot U.S.C.G. approved fiberglass fishing vessel that operates out of Destin Harbor, four blocks east of the Destin Bridge. more info
SWOOP Deep Sea Fishing Boats 850-337-8250
66 Harbor Boulevard, Destin, FL 32541
Located in HarborWalk Village on the Destin Harbor
From November through March, climb aboard two of the finest fishing vessels on the Emerald Coast, the SWOOP I and II; to catch record breaking snapper, cobia, amberjack,... more info

Golf

Burnt Pine Golf Club 850-267-6500 (Golf Shop)
3300 Burnt Pine Lane, Miramar Beach - Sandestin, FL 32550
Rolling fairways and strategically placed bunkers are highlights of what Golf Magazine calls the “Crown Jewel of Florida Golf.” Situated along the Choctawhatchee... more info
Emerald Bay Golf 888-465-3229
4781 Clubhouse Drive, Destin, FL 32541
Play a round of golf at Emerald Bay Golf. more info
Emerald Bay Golf Club 850-837-5197
4781 Clubhouse Drive, Destin, FL 32541
Situated along the shores of the Choctawahatchee Bay, this Bob Cupp-designed championship 18-hole golf course includes multiple water features. more info map
Fort Walton Beach Golf Club 850-833-9664
1955 Lewis Turner Boulevard, Destin, FL 32547
Enjoy golf, fun, relaxation and more at Fort Walton Beach Golf Club. more info
Golf Garden, The 850-837-7422
112958 US Highway 98 West, Destin, FL 32550
Located in East Destin
One of the most beautiful and popular golf courses in the area, this family golf center features a lighted nine hole, par 29 executive golf course, as well as a ten acre... more info map
Indian Bayou Golf Club 850-837-6191
1 Country Club Drive East, Destin, FL 32541
A semiprivate golf club that features three nines that are played in three different 18 hole combinations. A driving range, putting greens, and full service restaurant... more info map
Kelly Plantation Golf Club 850-650-7600
307 Kelly Plantation Drive, Destin, FL 32541
Set along the Choctawhatchee Bay, this semi-private golf club features 18 captivating holes built on the former site of a turpentine plantation owned by Mattie and... more info map
Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club 850-337-8080
465 Regatta Bay Boulevard, Destin, FL 32541
16 Miles South of the NW Florida Regional Airport
Located just east of the Mid-Bay Bridge and Destin Commons, "the premier golf course of Destin" is situated among nature preserves along the Choctawhatchee Bay. ... more info map
Shalimar Pointe Country Club 850-651-4300
302 Country Club Road, Shalimar, FL 32579
A beautiful 18 hole, semiprivate golf course is located at this country club that is nestled along the picturesque Choctawhatchee Bay and also features a putting green,... more info map

Rafting & Canoeing

Blue Crab Watersports 850-218-5504
404 Hwy 98 , Destin, FL 32541
behind the Marina Cafe
Waverunners, pontoon boat rentals, and stand up paddleboards. Rent a jet ski/waverunner or pontoon boat and head out to Crab Island for some summertime fun. Located on... more info map

Sailing

Emerald Coast Sailing 850-699-7454
116 Harbor Boulevard, Destin, FL 32541
Relax and have some fun sailing under the sun and more with Emerald Coast Sailing. more info
Just Sailing 850-687-1990
214 Harbor Boulevard, Slip #29, Destin, FL 32541
East Past Marina
The locally owned & operated Just Sailing provides private sailing charters and lessons. more info
Sail Away 850-376-4757
404 Harbor Boulevard, Destin, FL 32541
Take a load off from everyday life and sail away with Sail Away. more info
Sailing South Watersports 850-837-7245
600 Harbor Boulevard, Destin, FL 32541
Has provided sailing charters, nautical education, and other watersport activities to Destin, Florida's Emerald Coast for more than 30 years. Pontoon boat, jet ski,... more info

Scuba Diving & Snorkeling

Destin Snorkel 850-269-2329
66 Harbor Boulevard, Destin, FL 32541
Two stop snorkeling tours, SNUBA adventures, shelling-dolphin tours, sunset-dolphin tours, fireworks cruises, charter fishing, and private tours are offered by the... more info
Emerald Coast Scuba 850-837-0955
503 Harbor Boulevard, Destin, FL 32541
Enjoy great diving that is clean and fast with this dive company where you can earn a PADI certification in four days. Dive with five of your friends or family and,... more info map
Flipper's Adventures 850-837-0113
500 Harbor Boulevard, Destin, FL 32541
Destin Harbor
Offers snorkeling, dolphin tours, firework cruises, and sunset cruises. more info
ScubaTech 850-837-2822
301 Harbor Boulevard (Highway 98 East), Destin, FL 32540
Located about a Â½-mile east of the Destin Bridge, ScubaTech offers scuba diving opportunities, normally from March through late November. Classes and snorkeling are... more info

Miscellaneous Activities

Discount Watersports 850-654-0099
316 Harbor Boulevard, Destin, FL 32541
Pontoon boat and waverunner rentals, dolphin tours, parasailing, and glass bottom boat tours. more info
Dockside Watersports & Parasailing 850-428-3313
390 Harbor Boulevard, Destin, FL 32541
Located about a Â½-mile east of the Destin Bridge, Dockside Watersports offers parasailing, pontoon boat, fishing boat and jet ski rentals, and wildlife and dolphin... more info map
Just Chute Me! Parasail 850-650-4630
500 Harbor Boulevard, Destin, FL 32541
Destin Harbor
Open daily, weather permitting, from 8:00 a.m. until sunset, mid-February through October. more info map
Perdido Key Parasail 850-650-7433
1740 Scenic Highway 98 East, Destin, FL 32541
Located behind the Back Porch Restaurant
Offers parasailing in Gulf Shores, Alabama, Destin, Florida, and Roatan Island, Honduras. Water banana boat rides, jet-ski and wave runner rentals, and sailboat rides... more info
Sunshine Watersports 850-837-2299
500 Harbor Boulevard (Highway 98), Destin, FL 32541
Waverunner dolphin tours, sailboat lessons, and pontoon boat, paddleboard, kayak, sailboat and jet ski rentals. more info

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