Grayton Beach State Park has a little bit of everything—there’s a 4.5-mile hiking and biking trail, a shorter 1-mile nature trail, camping, a beautiful white-sand beach, and even kayak and canoe rentals. Just a heads-up: it’s about $5 per car for a day pass.
Wander the cute streets of Seaside and pop into the shops, grab something from the food trucks, and try one of the beachfront restaurants. It’s the heart of 30A and such a fun spot to explore.
A lively waterfront village with tons of entertainment, shopping, great restaurants and even boating excursions right in the heart of Destin. Pro tip: head to Harry T’s Lighthouse for an amazing sunset over the harbor and some really good seafood.
Crab Island is this super fun, waist-deep sandbar in Destin with crystal-clear emerald water and a totally festive vibe—you can only get there by boat or jet ski. On busy days, hundreds of boats anchor up and people swim, paddleboard, play volleyball and grab food and drinks from the floating vendors. You can rent a boat or jet ski, book a captained charter or hop on a public tour to get out there.