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Destin is a beautiful city and it’s a great place for a honeymoon, a vacation or a place to go for a long weekend. Unfortunately, it can get expensive. Green Vacation Deals look long and hard to find great deals, bargains and freebies. And we like to pass them along to our readers.
Destin #1 Best Florida Beach – U.S. News
Destin has sugar white Appalachian quality sands and sparkling clear emerald green water. Be prepared to be dazzled.
There’s no better place to be on a warm, sunny day than at the beach or in the water. Just remember to bring snacks and sunscreen.
The City of Destin has beautiful beach parks plus one county beach park and one state beach park.
- June White Decker Beach Park – 29 acres, 27 parking spaces, showers and restrooms.
- Norriego Point Beach Park with 9 acres, 27 parking spaces and showers. Restrooms will be added soon.
- Shore at Crystal Beach Park is 65 feet of beach with 9 parking spaces, restrooms, showers and a covered picnic area.
- Henderson Beach State Park has over a mile of beach and charges a daily admission fee. It has beach wheelchairs, covered picnic pavilions, over 200 parking spaces, restroom facilities, grills and accessible campsites.
- James Lee Park is a county beach park with a quarter of a mile of beach near the Walton/Okaloosa county line. This park has a playground, 3 pavilions, 41 picnic tables, restrooms with changing rooms, showers and over 100 parking spaces.
- Tarpon Beach is the newest beach acquisition with over 340 feet of beach. A pavilion and showers are planned.
Beach trails include Barracuda Trails, Calhoun Trail, Crystal Beach Trail and O’Steen Trail.
Destin is known as the “World’s Luckiest Fishing Village.” Fishing is a favorite pastime for locals and visitors. Catch king mackerel and pompano at Okaloosa Island Pier.
Destin Festivals & Events
Destin’s warm climate allows the city to have festivals and events year round. Here are some of their celebrations.
- Sandestin Wine Festival
- Destin Seafood Festival
- Destin Fishing Rodeo
- Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival
- Annual Baytowne Wharf Beer Festival
And here are some great deals on fun things to do in and around Destin.
- Glow Kayaking
- Harbor Cruises
- Pontoon Boat Rentals
- Mini Golf
- Jet Ski Rentals
- Distillery Tour & Tasting
- Escape Room
And here are some ways to save on restaurants in Destin.
Hotels
And yet another way to save money in Destin is by choosing a hotel that offers discounted rates. If you can save $20 to $35 a night over several days, the savings can really add up. Here are some of the best deals.
- Surfside Resort 4 By Vacasa – 39% Discount
- Sandpiper Cove 1079 – 29% Discount
- Silver Beach Towers – 28% Discount
- La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham – 23% Discount
- Amalfi Coast Resort – 23% Discount
- Henderson Park Inn – 22% Discount
- Summerspell Condominiums – 18% Discount
- Destiny Beach Villas – 18% Discount
- Wingate by Wyndham – 17% Discount
- Villages of Cryb – 16% Discount
- Sandestin By Scenic Stays – 15% Discount
- Tru by Hilton Destin – 13% Discount
- Candlewood Suites Destin – Sandestin – 13% Discount
- Homewood Suites By Hilton Destin – 13% Discount
- Sandestin Resort Luau By Tufan – 13% Discount
- Village Inn Destin – 12% Discount
- The Palms of Destin – 10% Discount
You might also want to rent a home or apartment or other rental unit that could be perfect for your trip. Check out these rental options.
If you’re going to be flying to Destin. Book your airline ticket here and use coupon “FLIGHT45” and you can save money on your flight.