Destin and 30A Vacation Guide
DINING
Get ready to experience a myriad of delicious fare during your visit to Destin! Our incredible coastline features an array of restaurants, from casual lunch spots to incredible waterfront dining. Adults will also love to explore one of the local wine tasting rooms and breweries in the area. Of course, you can always grab some food to go and enjoy a picnic on the beach. Wherever you choose to eat and drink, you’re sure to find something satisfying for the entire family!
Restaurants
Wineries and Breweries
Activities and Entertainment
Destin packs so many incredible activity and entertainment options onto its beautiful shores that you’ll have to plan multiple trips to experience it all! Whether you’re planning your next big family beach trip or merely wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, there’s a perfect activity for everyone. Spend your day soaring through the sky on a parasailing adventure, shopping at one of the fantastic outdoor malls, or paddling on the crystal clear waters of the Gulf. However you choose to experience Destin and 30A, you’ll enjoy an unforgettable trip to the Emerald Coast.
Theaters, Tours, and Shows
AJ’s Dolphin Cruise
Blue Crab Water Sports
Buccaneer Pirate Ship
Beach Helicopter
Fair Winds Sailing
Mattie Kelly Foundation
Redd’s Fueling Station
McPolin Barn (The White Barn)
Museums, Galleries, and Historic Sites
Air Force Armament Museum
Destin Fishing Museum
Emerald Coast Science Center
Fort Walton Temple Mound
The Red Bird Art Experience
Shopping
Destin Commons
Silver Sands Outlet Mall
HarborWalk Village
Grand Boulevard
Banana Barts
The Village at Baytowne Wharf
Cabana Open Air Market
Lola’s on 30A
Boca Boutique and Galeri
Spas
Surfside Spa
Faye Robinson Traveling Massage Therapist
Call 850-368-4133 to have this licensed massage therapist come to your rental.
Sandy Nails & Spa
Balance Health Studio
Serenity by the Sea
Salamander Spa
Other Activities and Entertainment
Fudpucker’s Beachside Bar & Grill
Seaside Amphitheater
Just Chute Me Parasailing
Fantasea Scooter and Scootcar Rentals
The Track
Big Kahuna’s
Rainforest Glow in the Dark Golf and Activities
Thrills Arcade and Laser Tag
Rent Gear Here for Yolo Board Rentals
Events and Festivals
Destin and 30A have plenty of fun events and celebrations for every age! Summer is full of fireworks, BBQ competitions, and paddleboard racing while fall features plenty of festive fun revolving around wine, beer, and seafood sampling. No matter what time of the year you visit Destin, you’ll find plenty of fantastic events for the entire family!
February
Gumbo Fest Baytowne
Parrot Head Chili Cook-Off
Camellia Festival at Eden Gardens State Park
March
Mac and Cheese Festival Destin Commons
St. Patrick’s Day, Grogg March
Tequila Taco Fest
April
Sandestin Wine Festival
30A Sand Rover Rally
South Walton Food and Wine Festival
May
Cinco De Mayo at the Harbor
Cobia World Championship Late March-Early May
Burning Up the Beaches Car Show
June
Concerts in the Village-Mattie Kelly Arts
Fireworks on the Harbor Thursday Nights June-July
July
Smoke on the Coast BBQ and Fireworks Festival
Fireworks on the Harbor Thursday Nights
October
Harvest Wine & Food Festival at WaterColor
Annual Destin Seafood Festival
Baytowne Wharf Beer Festival
November
Sparkling Wine and Holiday Lights Festival
Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival HarborWalk Village
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