Your Emerald Coast Escape Guide

Family

Romantic Getaways & Couple’s Itineraries Along the Emerald Coast

What to Pack for an Emerald Coast Beach Vacation

Beach

Touring the Historic Fishing Villages of the Emerald Coast

Emerald Coast Oyster & Clam Harvesting Guide (Where Permitted)

By Gail Carlos

Eco-Tours on the Emerald Coast: Birding, Marsh Kayaking, & Turtle Walks

By Gail Carlos

Island Hopping & Ferry Excursions in the Emerald Coast

By Gail Carlos

Picnics on the Emerald Coast: Packing Tips & Best Spots

By Gail Carlos

9 Ways to Enjoy the Great Outdoors of Destin & the Emerald Coast

By Gail Carlos

Fishing from Shore: What to Catch & Where to Cast This Fall

By Gail Carlos

Outdoor

Diving Destin’s Historic Shipwrecks

By Gail Carlos

Family

7th Mac and Cheese Festival at Destin Commons

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

6th Annual Shrimp & Grits Festival

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Destin Commons Winter Music Festival 2025

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Where to Watch Super Bowl LIX in Destin

By Bailee Wilson

Events

Emerald Coast Theatre Company Presents Little Shop of Horrors

By Bailee Wilson

Tips and Tricks

Emerald Coast Beaches that Could Pass for the Caribbean

By Bailee Wilson

Events

Northwest Florida Ballet Presents 45th Annual Production of The Nutcracker

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Coals & Cars Tailgate Party

By Bailee Wilson

Events

29th Annual Mattie Kelly Festival of the Arts

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

How to Celebrate Oktoberfest on the Emerald Coast (2024)

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Destin Seafood Festival 2024

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Harlan's Place Foundation's Gatsby Gala

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

4th Annual Burgers, Bourbon & Beer Festival

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Summer of Seltzer Fest

By Bailee Wilson

Family

City of Destin 40th Birthday Bash

By Bailee Wilson

Summer

C.A.R.Eing for Turtles Talks

By Bailee Wilson

News

New Agriculture Learning Center Opening in Okaloosa County

By Bailee Wilson

Family

How to Celebrate the 4th of July in Destin (2024)

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Grand Boulevard Features Bal Harbour Shops Pop-up High Tea

By Bailee Wilson

Family

How to Celebrate Father's Day 2024 in Destin

By Bailee Wilson

Summer

3rd Annual FORE! The Love of Animals Golf Tournament

By Bailee Wilson

Summer

Spend Memorial Day in Destin

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Mother's Day in Destin (2024)

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo 2024 in Destin

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

36th Annual ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival

By Bailee Wilson

Events

Earth Day in Destin (2024)

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

South Walton Beaches Wine and Food Festival 2024

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Where to Eat for Easter 2024

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Easter Egg Dash at LuLu's

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Easter Explosion at Baytowne Wharf

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

6th Mac & Cheese Festival at Destin Commons

By Bailee Wilson

Events

Paradise Music Festival 2024

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Have an Unforgettable St. Patrick's Day in Destin

By Bailee Wilson

Events

Mardi Gras 2024

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Spend Valentine's Day 2024 in Destin

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge's Martini Gras

By Bailee Wilson

Events

Emerald Coast Theatre Company Presents "The Play That Goes Wrong"

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Brunch Fest at HarborWalk Village

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Where to Get Christmas Dinner in Destin (2023)

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Holiday on the Harbor 2023

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Wild Christmas at the Emerald Coast Zoo

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Where to Dine This Thanksgiving in Destin

By Bailee Wilson

Events

Veterans Day Weekend 2023

By Bailee Wilson

Family

28th Annual Take-A-Kid-Fishing Day

By Bailee Wilson

Events

Why You Should Visit Destin This Fall

By Bailee Wilson

Events

Top Emerald Coast Haunted Attractions to Visit This Year

By Bailee Wilson

Events

Salt Water Music Fest 2023

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Get Your Pumpkin Spice Fix in Destin

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

How to Celebrate National Cheeseburger Day in Destin

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Have the Perfect Labor Day Weekend in Destin

By Bailee Wilson

Summer

Emerald Coast Beaches to Visit Before the End of the Summer

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Things to Do on a Rainy Day in Destin

By Bailee Wilson

News

Emerald Coast Town Makes U.S. News List of the Best Cheap Vacation Destinations

By Bailee Wilson

News

The Emerald Coast Boasts Some of the Best Main Streets in Florida

By Bailee Wilson

News

City of Destin Set to Purchase Waterfront Property

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Celebrate National Tequila Day in Destin

By Bailee Wilson

Family

"Mom Chat" is a Unique Way to Inform Your Next Emerald Coast Trip

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Spend the 4th of July in Destin

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Father's Day 2023 in Destin

By Bailee Wilson

Events

Results of the 5th Annual Emerald Coast Open Lionfish Tournament

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Treat Mom to Brunch in Destin

By Bailee Wilson

Events

Every Day is Earth Day in Destin

By Bailee Wilson

Free

Destin Named a Top Destination for Affordable Travel

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Yelp Names Destin Restaurant Among Top 50 in Florida

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Movies on the Beach at Al's Beach Club

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Easter in Destin 2023

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Gulfarium Sunset Camp

By Bailee Wilson

Free

Get Ready for Expanded Public Beach Access in Destin!

By Bailee Wilson

Family

5th Mac and Cheese Festival at Destin Commons

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Two of the Best Family Beaches in Florida are on the Emerald Coast

By Bailee Wilson

Events

Celebrate Mardi Gras in Destin

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Where to Watch the Super Bowl in Destin

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Valentine's Day in Destin (2023)

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Limited Time Only: Free Admission for Kids at the Gulfarium

By Bailee Wilson

Events

30A Songwriters Festival

By Bailee Wilson

Events

Celebrate New Years in Destin

By Bailee Wilson

Events

Henderson Beach State Park 16th Annual Turtle Plunge

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Christmas at the Emerald Grande

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Christmas Events for Dec. 10-11, 2022

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Christmas on Grand Boulevard

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Jolly Jubilee on the Emerald Coast

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Where to Find Thanksgiving Dinner in Destin

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Half Shells on the Harbor

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Where to See Christmas Lights in Destin (2022)

By Bailee Wilson

Events

This Halloween, "Exercise" Your Demons in Destin

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Destin Commons Halloween Haunt

By Bailee Wilson

Family

City of Destin Halloween Events

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Get Ready for the Gulfarium's 3rd Croctoberfest

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Enjoy Family Fun This Fall in Destin

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Here's Why You Should Visit Destin This Fall

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Prost! Celebrate Oktoberfest in Destin!

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Where to Go Stargazing on the Emerald Coast

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Fish On: New Seafood Restaurant Coming to Destin

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Spend Labor Day 2022 in Destin

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Two of the Top Seafood Restaurants in Florida are in Destin

By Bailee Wilson

Summer

3rd Annual Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge Golf Tournament

By Bailee Wilson

Free

Bands on the Beach in Pensacola

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Here's Where to Find the Best Ice Cream in Destin

By Bailee Wilson

Family

See "The Tempest" on Grand Boulevard

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Vegan/Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants in Destin

By Bailee Wilson

Summer

What to Do at Crab Island This Summer

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Celebrate Independence Day in Destin!

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Visit the Grand Boulevard Farmers' Market

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Celebrate Father's Day in Destin

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Celebrate Summer at the Gulfarium

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Unique Things to Do in Destin This Summer

By Bailee Wilson

Family

All-American Thursdays in Destin

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Memorial Weekend Celebration in Destin

By Bailee Wilson

Summer

Catch Massive Tuna in Destin!

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Celebrate Mother's Day in Destin

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Raiders of the Lost Ark in Concert

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

2022 South Walton Wine & Food Festival

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Where to Enjoy Easter Brunch in the Emerald Coast

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Put Fort Walton at the Top of Your Vacation Wishlist

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Artisan Farmers Market at Destin Commons

By Bailee Wilson

Events

4th Annual International Festival Coming to Fort Walton Beach

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Your 2022 Guide to St. Patrick's Day in Destin

By Bailee Wilson

Summer

Emerald Coast Dominates List of Best Beaches in U.S.

By Bailee Wilson

Family

4th Mac and Cheese Festival at Destin Commons

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Spend Mardi Gras in Destin

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Spend Valentine's Day 2022 in Destin

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Santa Rosa Beach Restaurant Makes Yelp's Top 100

By Bailee Wilson

Free

Winter Movie Series at the Destin Library

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

These Cozy Towns on the Emerald Coast Are Perfect for Winter!

By Bailee Wilson

Events

30A Songwriters Festival Returns This Weekend

By Bailee Wilson

News

Destin's 2021 in Review- Plus Goals for 2022!

By Bailee Wilson

Events

Celebrate New Year's Eve in Destin

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Axe Throwing in Destin

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

New Food Hall Coming to Destin This Spring

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Holiday on the Harbor

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Holiday Parades on the Emerald Coast

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Soup Season on the Emerald Coast

By Bailee Wilson

Outdoor

Beach Bonfires on the Emerald Coast

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Half Shells on the Harbor

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Fall Shows at Emerald Coast Theatre

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Repticon is Coming to Fort Walton Beach

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Trick or Treating on the Emerald Coast

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

6th Annual Bloody Mary Festival

By Bailee Wilson

Events

Croctoberfest at the Gulfarium

By Bailee Wilson

Family

33rd Annual ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival

By Bailee Wilson

Holiday

Wanting to Visit the Emerald Coast This Christmas? Book Your Trip Now!

By Bailee Wilson

Free

Celebrate All Things "Destin" at HarborFest

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Spend Fall Break on the Emerald Coast

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Kitty Hawk Kites Fly into Fall Festival

By Bailee Wilson

News

Manatees Spotted on the Emerald Coast

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Broadway Comes to the Emerald Coast

By Bailee Wilson

Summer

Labor Day Festivities at Fort Walton Beach

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Arts and Drafts 2021

By Bailee Wilson

Events

Paddle at the Park

By Bailee Wilson

Summer

Silent Disco the Night Away!

By Bailee Wilson

Summer

Fun at Crab Island

By Bailee Wilson

Free

Rock the Docks

By Bailee Wilson

History

Experience Florida's Military History

By Bailee Wilson

Date Night

Catch a Show in Destin!

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Antiquing on the Emerald Coast

By Bailee Wilson

Activities

Contender eSports Offers Gaming on the Emerald Coast

By Bailee Wilson

Outdoor

Learn to Build Sand Sculptures

By Bailee Wilson

Free

Sea Turtles are Nesting on the Emerald Coast!

By Bailee Wilson

Summer

Splash Pad is Open for Summer Fun!

By Bailee Wilson

Summer

This May, Enjoy Live Music in Pensacola

By Bailee Wilson

Free

South Walton Street Art Festival

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Emerald Coast Restaurants to Visit on Cinco de Mayo

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Visit the Destin History & Fishing Museum

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

8th Annual Tequila and Taco Festival

By Bailee Wilson

Summer

Beach Expansion Coming to Destin!

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Easter on the Emerald Coast

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

The Sandestin Wine Festival is Back!

By Bailee Wilson

Events

St. Patrick's Day on the Emerald Coast

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Sleep Under the Stars at Henderson Beach State Park

By Bailee Wilson

Free

Florida's Beaches Rank Top in the Nation (Again!)

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Avast Ye- Buccaneer Pirate Cruises are Back

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Ice Cream Shops That Will Cure Your Sweet Tooth

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Get Romantic at Emerald Coast Wine Cellars

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Valentine's Day in Destin

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Three Emerald Coast Distilleries to Visit This Year

By Bailee Wilson

Outdoor

Horseback Riding Tours on the Emerald Coast

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Caffeine on the Coast

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Kayaking on the Emerald Coast

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Kid-Friendly Fun at the Emerald Coast Science Center

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Ring in the New Year on the Emerald Coast

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Celebrate Christmas on the Emerald Coast

By Bailee Wilson

Holiday

Best Places to See Christmas Lights on the Emerald Coast

By Bailee Wilson

History

Traveling Through Time at the Fort Walton Beach Heritage Park & Cultural Center

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Fun in the Sun at Big Kahuna's Water Park

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Craft Beer in Fort Walton Beach

By Bailee Wilson

Shopping and Dining

Miramar Beach

By Bailee Wilson

Outdoor

Traveling with Tuk Tuk 30A

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Where to Snorkel in Destin

By Bailee Wilson

Free

5 Beach Cams That Will Convince You to Visit the Emerald Coast

By Bailee Wilson

Family

Visiting the Gulfarium

By Bailee Wilson