Boats running through Destin Pass on the Emerald Coast

Okaloosa County

Things to Do in Destin, Florida

The world’s luckiest fishing village

A deep-water pass, the largest charter fishing fleet in Florida, and the HarborWalk boardwalk. Destin pairs serious offshore fishing with waterfront dining and the shops at Silver Sands and Destin Commons.

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Conditions at Destin

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We cannot pull Destin’s live flag in automatically. Destin Fire Control District posts it to their Beach Safety Facebook page rather than publishing a feed, and NWS Mobile does not relay it.

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High rip current risk

Beach score

3.5/10

Poor

Air

77°F

Partly Cloudy

Water

73.8°F

NOAA measured

Wind

3 mph

S

Surf

2 to 3 feet

2.3 ft offshore

UV index now

0

Peak today: Moderate

Humidity

89%

Visibility

10 mi

Sun

—

Tides today

  • Pensacola Pass: Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 02:46 PM CST
  • Navarre Beach: Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 11:45 AM CST

Flags, rip current risk, surf and UV from the NWS MOB Surf Zone Forecast (issued 3:02 PM CST Wed Nov 4). Air and wind from NWS observations at KDTS; water temperature from NOAA CO-OPS station 8729840; wave height from NDBC buoy 42012. Beach score is ours, from high rip risk, 77°F air, 3 mph wind, 2.3 ft seas.

Conditions change fast. Always follow the flags and lifeguards on the beach itself.

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AJ's Club Bimini0

Bars & Nightlife

AJ's Club Bimini

Club Bimini, AJ's venue for live music and night-time drinks, is the party choice in Destin. An expansive wooden deck, with a…

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AJ's Seafood and Oyster Bar0

Seafood · Waterfront Dining

AJ's Seafood and Oyster Bar

On the Destin Harbor docks, this eatery features raw oysters, grilled fish & a bar with live music.

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Boshamps Seafood and Oyster House0

Seafood · Waterfront Dining

Boshamps Seafood and Oyster House

Locally sourced Southern-style seafood served in a casual setting with ocean views & 2 full bars.

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Coyote Ugly Saloon0

Bars & Nightlife

Coyote Ugly Saloon

Outpost of a festive saloon chain with female bartenders, bartop dancing & body shots.

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Destin Brewery0

Breweries & Distilleries

Destin Brewery

At Destin Brewery we have combined our love of the Emerald Coast with our passion for craft beer, and brewed them into a line of…

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AMC Destin Commons Movie Theater0

Museums & Culture · Entertainment

AMC Destin Commons Movie Theater

Experience movies in an IMAX experience or state-of-the-art Dolby Cinema theatre where you can enjoy the latest flick in cutting…

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Altar'd State0

Shopping

Altar'd State

Retailer of stylish clothing for young women, plus jewelry, shoes, accessories & decor items.

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Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park0

Parks & Nature · Attractions

Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park

Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a waterpark located in Destin, Florida, which opened in 1986. The park is primarily a…

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Destin Commons0

Museums & Culture · Shopping

Destin Commons

With 85+ stores and restaurants, this open-air shopping center is a crowd favorite. The complex includes a movie theater, an…

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Emerald Coast Science Center0

Family Activities

Emerald Coast Science Center

The Emerald Coast Science Center is hands-on science discovery center located in Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County, Florida…

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