Area Info

Destin Area Information

Destin is a charming seaside resort town located on the Florida panhandle. Destin offers an extensive variety of vacation options from Rental Houses, to Beachside Condos, to inexpensive Motels, as well as upscale Hotel Resorts. This sleepy fishing village has become increasingly popular over the years, but has retained its quaint charm and is still considered one of the more delightful hidden finds along Florida’s Emerald Gulf Coast. White sand curls along the coastline, bordered by brilliant emerald waters.

Destin traces its immediate history to a fisherman, Leonard Destin, who moved here from New London, Connecticut and settled in Northwest Florida around the year 1845. For decades, he and his descendants fished and navigated Destin’s East Pass, which is the only channel passage to the Gulf of Mexico between Panama City and Pensacola. ::

Known as the “World’s Luckiest Fishing Village”, Destin is world known for it world class fishing, world class beaches, world class dining, and world class shopping. A paradise get away for those “lucky” enough to have found this hidden gem. Destin offers a wide range of daily and nightly activity, festivals, and resort amenities.