Are you hitting the beach on your final fling before the ring? We don’t blame you! Destin is rapidly growing as one of the top Bachelorette party cities and it’s easy to see why. Grab your ladies, hit the beach and check out our ultimate Bachelorette Party guide for Destin, Florida to plan your last single days with your best girls!
First things first…
Crab Island
Crab Island is easily a must do on any Bachelorette Party in Destin. This not-so-secret sandbar is quickly filling the newsfeed of every 20 something across the US. In short, Crab Island is not really an island, but a sandbar that boats can anchor up and join the summer’s largest party. Think a tailgate, but with floaties, drinks and fun on the water! There is no alcohol sales out there, so BYOB with a cooler of drinks and food! With a variety of ways to get to Crab Island, the few that top our list include:
Rent a Pontoon with a Captain to Drive You
Crab Island Voyages is your way to go. This is an awesome way to grab the girls, load up on a pontoon and let someone else drive you safely out there. Bonus? You’ll get a female Captain who will fit right in with your group. She has options for up to 12 girls!
Have a large group? No problem! Our friends at Destin Pontoon Charters can hold up to 16 girls! He is the King of Bachelorette Parties on his double decker pontoon boats. Bookings come with paddleboards and inflatables for hours of Crab Island fun. Book online here!
Rent a Pontoon and Drive Yourselves
If someone in your group is comfortable behind the wheel of the boat, there are a bunch of reputable companies where you can rent your own boat from. Check out our list of preferred Pontoon Boat rental companies, check availability and book online today!
Cruise on a Floating Tiki Bar
We are obsessed with Cruisin’ Destin Tikis! A Tiki Boat is one of our favorite ways to party at Crab Island. Board a floating tiki boat and let a Captain drive you around to and from Crab Island, while you stay and party. Seats sold individually!
Take a Ride on a Sailboat
Captain Pam with Smile n Wave Sailing Adventures can board up to 6 passengers for a sailing cruise around Crab Island, the Destin Pass and more. Click here to check out additional sailboat options!
Where To Stay:
The Island Resort
One of our favorite hotels for a variety of reasons, including private Beach Front access, swim up pool rooms, beach bar for cocktails and live music, next door to Okaloosa Island Pier and more. We’ve even stayed there ourselves because it was SO cool! Read all about our staycation at The Island Resort and start planning your stay today.
Destin Florida Vacation Rental
Looking for an AirBnb / Condo / House to rent for your group? Check these out:
Heavenly Hideaway
Coastal Confetti
Legacy Beach Homes
Other Must Go Places:
Skybar Destin
The Edge Seafood & Skybar is a new restaurant to Destin Florida, located right on the water of the Destin Harbor. Skybar is a rooftop bar that boasts live music 7 days a week, full menu, fire pits and a rotating cocktail menu. This is a must stop for the girls while you’re out and about on the Harbor!
Bistrology
New to Destin, Bistrology is a total vibe! With gorgeous food and Instagram worthy drinks, its quickly becoming a local favorite. Make a reservation for your group, inside or out, and enjoy the most delicious breakfast in town!
AJ’s Seafood and Oyster Bar
Probably the most visited spot for Bachelorette Parties next to Crab Island, AJ’s Seafood and Oyster Bar has a regular live music and DJ schedule both inside and out and is one of the few places you can dance until 4am. It’s often a packed house and a great place to spend an evening.
Boathouse Oyster Bar
The Boathouse Oyster Bar is one of the few bars in Destin to offer live music every night of the week, which makes it a busy place with lots going on. It’s about as “dive bar” as you get in Destin, a favorite local spot that is open air with dollar bills on the walls, and mostly outdoors. Plan to spend the evening getting rowdy!
Followed up by things to do:
Cocktail Workshop with Tipsy Mule Bar
Let the party come to YOU! Our friends at Tipsy Mule Bar are pros at organizing a cocktail (or mocktail!) workshop right in your beach house or condo! She brings everything — glassware, mixing tools, shakers, liquid mixers, garnishes and more. Together the group will learn how to craft 3 perfectly photo worthy (and delicious!) drinks, all with a Bachelorette spin. If the workshop isn’t for you, why not bring the mobile bar out to party? Tipsy Mule is a horse trailer turned mobile bar that can set up in the driveway or backyard, with a bartender to make you all the fancy drinks your hearts desire. Think: pool day, with cocktails inside pineapple and coconuts being made fresh for you and your girls. With Tipsy Mule, she’s got it all covered!
Click to watch a Bachelorette Cocktail Class in action!
Private Yoga class with Bride Vibe Yoga
Yoga on the beach? Absolutely! At Bride Vibe Yoga, the only thing we love more than yoga is a party. It’s less about yoga and more about creating the space to celebrate you + your tribe + good vibes. The instructors’ number one goal is for bachelorette parties to have a free-spirited, fun experience on the mat. Classes are generally upbeat, heartfelt, and of course, super social with your besties. All skill levels are welcome and instructors are happy to modify the class and poses so everyone can achieve that yogi high. Every session ends with cold lavender eye towels, leaving bachelorettes in a yoga-stoned savasna where all feels right with the world. *It’s just an added bonus that it’s totally Instagram worthy.*
Homemade Pasta Workshop
Spend an afternoon or evening at your beach house with a hands on pasta workshop, learning to make homemade pasta from a true Italian! Eliana brings everything you’ll need, along with some cocktails to sip on while you’re making it. Build the dough, shape the pasta and cook it up to serve a true Italian meal for you and your girls! Learn more and inquire with Eliana here.
Refresh with a Mobile IV
Inevitably as you are partaking in all of the bachelorette fun, you may need a bit of a refresh. Aqua Vitae is a go-to in Destin for all of your IV needs! Cure those hangovers in their storefront or book them to be mobile and come to you.
Book a Private Beach Bonfire
Emerald Coast Events is your go to for a private beach bonfire and bachelorette party experience! They deliver and set up everything you need to enjoy your evening on the beach: a bonfire attendant, comfortable beach chairs, a bonfire pit, a table, a speaker, and tiki torches to set the perfect ambiance. Learn more by visiting their website!
Rent a Moke
One of the MOST fun ways to see our Emerald Coast is with the top down and the doors off! Rent a Coastal Moke for your girls to cruise around in, take photos with, and hit up the beach in. One of our favorite things to do is to cruise along Scenic Hwy 30a to see all the cutest little beach towns. From Gulf Place to Blue Mountain Beach, Seaside to Rosemary Beach, there is so much to see and experience that it’s even better in a Moke!
Fishing
You may think this is just for the guys, but its definitely a female friendly activity too! Booking an offshore Destin Fishing Charter means a day in the sun on the water that also is action packed. Even if you have no prior fishing skills, your experienced Captain will do all the dirty work for you. Sit back in the sun, chill with the girls, and reel in all the fish. Some of our favorite charter boats include Captain Gabrielle, a female Captain who owns Lady Luck Adventures, Silver King Charters or Charter Boat Backlash.
Book A Spa Party
OM Relaxation Spa is your stop for an afternoon of pampering. Create your own essential oil perfume, along with light snacks, bubbly and more while you enjoy massages or massage / facial packages. Comes with a deluxe foot spa with sugar scrub & heel treatments. Grab the girls and book your spa day with OM Relaxation Spa!
Ratchet Hatchet
Something new and unique to our area is axe throwing! Located across the bridge in Fort Walton Beach, Ratchet Hatchet will teach you to throw a variety of axes into a target. They can accommodate private groups and also offer catering packages alongside group discounts. Call to make a reservation before arriving!
Private Sailboat/Dolphin Tour
Get up close and personal with our dolphins on a private sailboat cruise! Sailing Moby Adventures is a great way to cruise the coast looking for dolphins, stopping to swim or snorkel, fish, or just on a relaxing ride along our coast. A fun way to get some time on the water together! See more Sailboat options here.
Beach Bonfire
There are a handful of ways to make this happen. Join in on an already existing FREE Beach Bonfire at Royal Palm Grille in Miramar Beach. Bonfires are every Monday and Friday evening at sunset, and chairs are available on a first come, first serve basis. No outside food or drink allowed, but their Beach Bar sits right on the sand and offers food, cocktails and s’mores.
You can also inquire about setting up a private one on the beach, just for you and your girls. Permits are required, so it is easier to go through a company like Royal Palm Grille who can set everything up for you in a private area.
Karaoke
If you’re wanting to sing your hearts out, there are a variety of places that offer Karaoke weekly in Destin. To keep up on the latest nights of the week, check out our monthly events list for all the things to do while you’re in town!
Destin Pole Dancing Classes
A popular choice for Bachelorette parties, and Destin Pole Dancing Parties has you covered. Their classes are designed for everyone, regardless of age, shape or fitness level. You’ll receive a total body workout, that will leave you feeling empowered AND get some quality girl time in. Private/Group lessons are available for just you and you ladies!
Backyard Shrimp or Crawfish Boil
A fun, unique thing to do in our area is set up a backyard Crawfish or Shrimp Boil! Chef Tommy with Artistic Catering can bring all the fixin’s and prepare it at your house while you and your best girls hang out, enjoy cocktails and relax. The spread is amazing and it makes for a fun, unique, extra social dinner!
Escapology
Need a day out of the sun? Set up a time for you and your girls to try your hand at our local escape room, Escapology in the Market Shops! Pick a room and use the clues to escape within 60 minutes – bonus that they do give you 3 hints with each room! Choose from a variety of rooms for varying skill levels, this is a perfect way for everyone to get to know each other.
Painting With A Twist
Wine and painting? Heck yes! A great way for groups to spend some time indoors together. The staff at PWAT will walk you through your masterpiece, painting step by step. SO easy that even a first time painter can create something beautiful! Reserve a private class and choose your design, or sign up for an already existing class together. It’s also BYOB, so feel free to bring your favorite wine or sparkling water!
And we can’t forget about some extra fun:
Bridesmaids Gifts
Kick your party off in style by gifting your girls some swag! Check out The White Invite, an online boutique specializing in customized items like tumblers, robes, beach bags, beach hats and more. Use code: ToDoInDestin for 10% OFF your order!
30a Party Bus
When you want a night out on the town, but no one wants to DD – the 30a Party Bus is your best choice! Exactly as the name says, this is a party bus with disco lights and music on the inside, where you and your girls can safely ride from place to place. The only of its kind along our coast, be sure to call and book early!
Destin Psychic
How about a Tarot Card reading one evening with your best girls? Destin Psychic offers a variety of services like chakra balancing, astrology, compatibility and more. Book a private group session and let Destin Psychic come to you!
With this Ultimate Bachelorette Party Guide for Destin Florida, you can’t go wrong planning the perfect weekend getaway. Comment below with some of your favorite things to do here with your girls – We’d love to know what you’re up to!