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Our clear, emerald water makes Destin-Fort Walton Beach the best place to try something new. Use the filter below to customize your family's next bite-sized water adventure.

27 Bite-Sized Adventures for Kids from 3 to 13+

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"One of the best places to see sea turtles is the Island Pier. They have an observer pass for $2/person for the whole day. You can come and go as you please and see a ton of wildlife in the clear water below."

– Amber M., Little Adventure Scout

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Beautiful beaches, calm Gulf waters and tons of things to do make Destin-Fort Walton Beach perfect for families.

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Events in Destin-Fort Walton Beach

It’s always the best time of the year to visit Destin-Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Mild temperatures and warm gulf waters make the area enjoyable no matter the season. And with a running lineup of exciting local events and festivals, there’s always something to do in Destin-Fort Walton Beach!

Black Jacket Symphony Presents Prince’s Purple Rain

April 18, 2024

Black Jacket Symphony Presents Prince’s Purple Rain

Relive the awesome '80s and celebrate the 40th anniversary of…

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CHICAGO

April 23, 2024

CHICAGO

This season has turned out to be one of the…

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Mattie Kelly Arts Center 2023-2024 Season

October 7, 2023 - April 23, 2024

Mattie Kelly Arts Center 2023-2024 Season

This season has turned out to be one of the…

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Trip Ideas

While beachgoers can lay out on the sand, shoppers can stroll down the HarborWalk Village and savor plates of Gulf-to-Table seafood. What will you do in Destin-Fort Walton Beach?

Three Ways to Participate in International Dark Sky Week in Destin-Fort Walton Beach

International Dark Sky Week is a worldwide celebration to bring awareness to the harmful effects of light pollution. What is light pollution? Light pollution is the human-made alteration of outdoor light levels from those occurring naturally. Why reduce the impact of light pollution? For one, do…

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Where to See Sea Turtles in Destin-Fort Walton Beach

Where to See Sea Turtles in Destin-Fort Walton Beach Destin-Fort Walton Beach is home to some amazing wildlife, including our four species of sea turtles! You can see Loggerhead, Green, Kemp’s Ridley, and Leatherback sea turtles in our crystal-clear Gulf waters. Our flippered friends are active and…

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Destin-Fort Walton Coastal Team Deploys Nearly 40 Artificial Reefs

Destin-Fort Walton Coastal Team Deploys Nearly 40 Artificial Reefs Okaloosa County’s Coastal Resource Team is gearing up to deploy 38 prefabricated artificial reef modules off the coast of Destin-Fort Walton Beach, an exciting initiative that highlights the community’s dedication to marine conservation. The project, made possible through funding provided by…

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