Destin Area, Florida: The Ideal Watersports Destination

    

The Emerald Coast of Florida happens to be home to one of the most attractive beaches worldwide - namely, Destin, Fort Walton Beach and Okaloosa Island. Perched along the Gulf of Mexico, in the northwestern parts of Florida, Destin is a captivating beach destination with miles of tempting beaches with public access. The attractions in the area are numerous: from family entertainment and thrilling water activities to dog- friendly restaurants so that every family member will be satisfied with a memorable stay in Destin.    

As a part of the Emerald Coast, Destin is a proud owner of over 20 miles of public beaches with sugar-white sands and turquoise waters. The presence of quartz as a component of the sand, which causes the white shades of the sand, also makes it cooler in the summer heat. Your tourist itinerary in the Destin Area should definitely include Henderson Beach State Park. The park has an astonishing 6,000 feet of shoreline, with access to the beaches facilitated by a boardwalk. Also available are picnic areas and a playground.    

It is not surprising that the biggest attractions in the area are the watersports activities, with the abundance of all these gulf-front properties. Exciting scuba diving and family snorkeling are awaiting you. You can take scuba classes appropriate for you your level of skills or participate in a three-hour snorkeling adventure. Boogie's Watersports offers a ride on a glass-bottom boat and the chance to watch dolphins and other sealife.    

Destin is also a fantastic family fun spot. Your children will simply adore the Florida Gulfarium, near Fort Walton Beach, which has sea lion shows, shark feedings, penguin pens and dolphin shows.    

Destin enjoys the reputation of the World's Luckiest Fishing Village. Professional and amateur anglers have a variety of fish species to catch: mackerel, marlin, snapper, sailfish, grouper, mahi mahi, shark, tarpon, wahoo and bonito.    

The Destin History & Fishing Museum is an interesting place to visit. Its 100-foot-wide wall displays the most impressive fish that have ever been caught in Destin. You can also learn about past methods of fishing by viewing a collection of ancient fishing rods and reels that will bewilder the visitors of the museum. The most interesting item on display is a bamboo Reel, which used to belong to Earnest Hemmingway.    

If you are looking for pure fun, then Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park is the right place to go. The Amusement park has plenty of water attractions, exciting rides, tropical mini golf courses and go-kart tracks.