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.
This coastal town boasts a year-round average temperature of 77 degrees F (25 C). It’s also home to some of America’s best seafood restaurants and shopping destinations like The Village at Grand Boulevard. There’s plenty to do for kids too: from rides at Putt-Putt Fun Center to an interactive aquarium at Coastal Edge Marine Educational Center.