Destin’s beaches have been called Florida’s Emerald Coast because of their beautiful blue-green, crystal clear color. Whether you take a relaxing stroll along the beach, or get a bird’s eye view from a parasailing trip, you will marvel at the beauty of the beaches on Florida’s Emerald Coast.

Residents and tourists alike find the beach, with the unique bright white sand, to be some of the finest in the world. Destin is one of the few places in Florida where you can still snorkel right off the beach without a boat.

Our beautiful emerald ocean and the white sand beach bring back vacationers year after year. Acclaimed as the "Best Beach in the South" and one of the top three "Favorite Family Vacation Destinations" by the readers of Southern Living, Destin also plays host to many other recreational opportunities.