Outdoor Activities in Destin

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.