Things to Do in Destin FL

Boating

BoatSafe.com
Find boating courses, tips, safety, contests, and kids pages

Boating Safety Sidekicks
A boating site for kids

NOAA - National Weather Service
Current conditions and forecast.

Fishing

Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier
Pole rentals, bait, tackle, drinks and snacks, no fishing license required. The original Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier was built in 1972 and extended 962 feet into the Gulf of Mexico. The current pier opened in 1998 and now goes out 1262 feet, which is almost 1/4 mile.

Destin Fishing Rodeo
an annual month-long tournament

Destin Charter Boat Association
Fleet, harbor and fishing information

Destin Fishing and History Museum

Team Tacklebox
Fishing site for kids.

Fun at the Beach

Beach Access Locations
from the City of Destin website

Destin Beach Safety Patrol
Get information on beach patrols, safety, marine life, the flag system and events.

Grayton Beach State Park
357 Main Park Road Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
850-231-4210

Henderson Beach State Park
17000 Emerald Coast Parkway Destin, FL 32541
(850) 837-7550

Note: According to the City of Destin website, dogs are not allowed on Okaloosa County or City of Destin beaches. Walton County (Sandestin area) allows "registered and leased" dogs on their beaches. Please check with Walton County officials at www.co.walton.fl.us to obtain registration information.