The city of Destin, one of the many cities in the Florida Panhandle, dates back centuries. Fisherman Captain Leonard Destin sailed and fished in gulf waters in the 1830’s before returning in the 1850’s where he wondered onto, and eventually settled, in Destin. Beginning as just a small fishing village, Destin would begin to growth and thrive into the tourist destination it is today. Being nicknamed the “World’s Luckiest Fishing Village,” for owning the most advanced and largest fishing fleet in all of Florida.
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Although Destin offers many entertainment and dining options, the most collective area for all activities is the Destin Fort Walton Beach Boardwalk. Stretching almost a quarter of a mile, the Boardwalk offers restaurants, gift shops, with shops targeted towards beach life. Whether you are looking for fresh seafood or classic burgers and fries, the Boardwalk has it all! There’s also fun for the little ones with a playground and splash pad, with volleyball courts in the sand for all to enjoy!
Destin offers a huge range of attractions. Staying home to the water, there’s charter fishing, diving, sailing, snorkeling, surfing, and more. Outside of the gulf, there’s aquariums and zoos, such as the ‘Emerald Coast Zoo.’ The beauty of Destin’s attractions doesn’t stop there! ‘The Destin History & Fishing Museum’ (pictured left) is a guaranteed history-lovers dream. For the children, the ‘Emerald Coast Science Center’ (pictured right) is a museum that engages and stimulates interactive fun with technology, math, and science.
With 3 locations, Dewey Destin’s is a local favorite in Destin. Honoring the memory of relative Leonard Destin, the restaurant’s original location on the boardwalk. The design of the restaurant did not age as the years pass, meaning Dewey Destin’s is a historical experience. The building is a shack on the water that allows views of Crab Island. Firstly, there’s no servers, instead orders are placed at a window, customers seat themselves, and can admire the view of Crab Island until an employee brings over your meal. The other locations (Harborside and Navarre) have the same dynamic as the original Boardwalk location.
