Our trip to Destin

We always knew Destin was so pretty, A friend of mine even moved here after visiting the city one time. Which shows you just how gorgeous this location is. The water is so clear and the sand is the whitest sand I have ever seen, its like snow during the day time.

I can definitely appreciate clear water because being able to KNOW what's swimming next to me in the ocean. The kids love the white sand and its just so beautiful and you feel like you are in the tropics but here in North America.

Where is it?

Destin is a city in northwest Florida, in the area known as the Panhandle. It's known for its Gulf of Mexico beaches and many golf courses, as well as the Destin Harbor Boardwalk. Nature trails pass through the dunes of Henderson Beach State Park in the south, where the coastline is dotted with pine and oak trees sheltering wildlife. To the west are the tall slides, waterfalls and pools of Big Kahuna’s water park.

Beach guide

The beaches in Destin and Fort Walton Beach are captivating. The sands under your bare feet were once Appalachian quartz, washed from rivers and tumbled by the tides to fine white powder over thousands of years. The white sands and sunlight combine to give these Gulf waters their emerald green vibrance. No matter what else you experience on your trip, the calming, pristine beaches of Destin-Fort Walton Beach form a picturesque backdrop for your dream vacation.

SUNRISE, SUNSET

Destin and Fort Walton Beach, Florida are positioned on the Gulf such that the sun rises and sets over the water throughout much of the year. Find the perfect spot in the sand to watch the sunrise and make the perfect dinner reservations to enjoy Gulf cuisine at a waterfront restaurant with a sunset view. Check seasonal times and locales for the rising and setting sun.

Watch sunrises and sunsets from your hotel balcony.

I share my hotel guide in a separate post