Outdoor Activities in Destin
Fishing charters, dolphin tours, boat rentals, parasailing, paddleboards, golf and state parks: Destin is built for time outside. Browse tours and rentals below, pick an area, or search for “fishing charters,” “jet skis” or “sunset cruises.”
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On the water
- Fishing charters. Destin is known as the “World’s Luckiest Fishing Village,” with one of the biggest charter fleets on the Gulf. Choose inshore trips for families or deep-sea trips for big fish. Search fishing charters.
- Dolphin cruises and sunset cruises. Search dolphin tours or sunset cruises.
- Boat and pontoon rentals. Search pontoon rentals or boat rentals.
- Jet skis, parasailing and paddleboards. Search jet skis, parasailing or paddleboards & kayaks, and read about renting a clear kayak.
- Sailing. See our Destin sailing post.
- Crab Island. The famous sandbar has its own page: Crab Island tours and rentals.
On land
- State parks. Henderson Beach State Park in Destin and Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in Santa Rosa Beach have quiet beaches, dunes and nature trails.
- Biking. See our top bike trails near Destin.
- Golf. Courses around Destin, Miramar Beach and Sandestin. Search golf.
Local tips
- Book boats early for summer weekends and holidays, and go out in the morning when the water is usually calmer.
- Watch the weather. Afternoon thunderstorms are common in summer; most tour companies will reschedule if it is unsafe.
- Check the beach flags before swimming: double red means the water is closed.
- Look for deals on tours and rentals on our Special Offers page.