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Fort Walton Beach, Florida and Destin, Florida Area Attractions

You just won’t believe the possibilities offered in the Fort Walton Beach and Destin, Florida areas for entertainment and excursions! This is the place to be! There is also no shortage of golf and nightlife in the Fort Walton Beach, Florida or Destin, Florida areas.  We’ve gathered just a few of our favorites here:

 

Getting Here:

The Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) is your aviation gateway to Florida’s Emerald Coast,  With 5 airlines and non-stop, low fare service to 24 cities, VPS is an excellent option when making travel plans.  Convenient and centrally located within the top ten places to live, Northwest Florida Regional Airport offers low fares and great value, VPS is the smart choice.  Serving communities from west of Pensacola to east of Panama City and southern Alabama, the central location makes flying a breeze.  www.FlyVPS.com

 

 

Lodging:

4 Points Sheraton
1325 Miracle Strip Parkway
Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32548
Toll-Free: (800)325-3535
Direct: (800) 874-8104
Local: (850) 243-8116
Fax: (850) 244-3064

Best Western Inn
Fort Walton Beach, FL, US 32548
850-243-9444 
Toll Free Reservations:1-877-243-9444 
Fax: 850-243-5445

Breakers Fort Walton Beach
381 Santa Rosa Blvd.
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
1-800-395-GULF (4853)

Breakers East - Rental Condos
1010 Hwy 98 East
Destin, FL 32541
(877) 470-1010
Breakers East Condominium rental units are the largest 2-bedroom units in the area (1,453 square feet). The building is newly renovated and is located on the gulf, in the heart of Destin.
breakerseast@breakerseastcondos.com

Brown’s Beach Rentals
Phone: 850 385-0917 or 850 933-9902
Website: www.ChristianCondos.net
Email: DestinRentals@comcast.net
Choose from 4 distinctively unique condos located in Fort Walton Beach and Destin. Discover picture perfect vacations for just about every group size and budget. Family owned and operated.

Destin Days - Luxury Vacation Rentals in Destin, Florida
Toll Free: 1-866-334-GULF (4853)
Local Phone: 850.650.0809
Email: info@destindays.com
4421 Commons Drive E. #234
Destin, FL 32541-3487

Embassy Suites Hotel Destin Miramar Beach
570 Scenic Gulf Drive
Destin, Florida 32550
Phone: (850) 337-7000
Fax: (850) 337-7080
Toll Free: (888) 745-8832

Emerald Coast Inn & Suites (newly renovated)
1214 U.S. Hwy 98 E.
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
850 243-5563 Phone
850 243-0166 Fax
800 408-2200 Toll Free

Ft. Walton Beach Hampton Inn
1112 Santa Rosa Blvd.
Fort Walton Beach, Florida, USA, 32548
850-301-0906
Fax: 850-244-2531 

Ft. Walton Beach Howard Johnson
203 Miracle Strip Parkway
Ft. Walton Beach, FL, 32548
(850) 243-6162
Toll Free Reservations: 1-800-446-4656

Hampton Inn Destin Florida Hotel
1625 Highway 98 East
Destin, Florida 32541
Phone: (850) 654-2677
Fax: (850) 654-0745
Toll Free: (800) HAMPTON -- Reservations

Hampton Inn & Suites Navarre
7710 Navarre Parkway
Navarre, Florida, 32566
Tel: 1-850-939-4848
Fax: 1-850-939-1661

Holiday Isle Properties
842 Highway 98 East
Destin, FL 32541
(800) 837-5102 toll free
(850) 837-0010 local

Holiday Surf and Racquet Club
Destin Beach Resort - Vacation Condo Rentals
510 Gulf Shore Drive
Destin, FL 32541
Phone: 850-837-6108
Toll Free: 800-833-6108
reservations@holidaysurf.com

Howard Johnson Express Inn
866 Santa Rosa Blvd.
Ft. Walton, FL, US 32548 
(850) 243-3114

Ramada Plaza Beach Resort
1500 Miracle Strip Parkway Southeast
Fort Walton Beach, FL, US 32548
(850) 243-9161
Toll Free Reservations: 1-800-272-6232

Sea Palms Vacation Rentals - Vacation Rentals - Phone: 850-226-8338, Toll Free 877.806.8338

Southern Resorts - Vacation rental accomodations with six locations on the Florida Panhandle.

Destin Beach Reality - Vacation Condos, Full Cottage Vacation Rentals

Destin Days - Destin Days Vacation Rentals offers a wide variety of luxury condo and home rentals on the beach in Destin, Florida.

Destin-Fort Walton - Area attractions and accommodations.

Destin-ation.com - Plan your next vacation to Destin, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa Island, Seaside/South Walton Beaches, Navarre.

Fort Walton Beach.com is your online source for community information, including accommodations, attractions, activities and dining. Before planning your next trip to the Emerald Coast, check them out!

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Popular Family Attractions in the Fort Walton Beach and Destin, FL Areas

Southern Star Dolphin Cruises - Destin's Original Dolphin Cruise (as seen on CNN and National Geographic)

Executive Yacht Charters - Destin Harbor in Destin

Destin-Fort Walton - Area attractions and accommodations. 

http://www.miami-ftlauderdale.com Information about activities, dining, shopping, etc. in the South Florida area as well as information for senior citizens and retirees.

Destin-ation.com Plan your next vacation to Destin, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa Island, Seaside/South Walton Beaches, Navarre.

Fort Walton Beach.com is your online source for community information, including accommodations, attractions, activities and dining. Before planning your next trip to the Emerald Coast, check them out!

Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier
This is where the locals go for the best info and gear for fishing in the beautiful Gulf of Mexico waters.  Offering beverages, snacks, bait, tackle, and pole rentals.  No fishing license is needed to fish from the pier, so this is a great way for out-of-town guests to get in on the fishing action.
1030 Miracle Strip Pkwy.
Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32548
850-244-1023

Indian Temple Mound And Museum
The 6,000-piece exhibit, showcasing America’s largest collection of Southeastern Indian Ceramic artifacts, journeys through 10,000 years of four prehistoric tribes.  The largest Indian mound discovered along saltwater (1400 A.D.) stands guard beside the museum.
139 S.E. Miracle Strip Pkwy.
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
850-833-9595

Gator Beach
There is no admission fee to Gator Beach and your family can participate in a free alligator show.  Gator Beach features over 100 live alligators and is the only place you can actually feed alligators in a safe environment from 11am – 5pm daily.  Stroll through our Florida wildlife exhibit area and don’t forget to have your photo taken holding a live alligator.  The Gator Show runs everyday from noon – 4pm.
Gator Beach at Fudpucker's
Destin 20001 Emerald Coast Pkwy.
Destin, FL 32541
850-654-4200 ext. 40

U.S. Air Force Armament Museum
Riddled with bombs, the only U.S. museum dedicated to the display of Air Force armament is “protected” by 25 reconnaissance, fighter and bomber planes such as the b-17 Flying Fortress and SR-71 Blackbird Spy Plane.  Four wars – WWII, Korean, Vietnam, and Persian Gulf – are spanned through a fighter cockpit simulator, thousands of weapons, war films, photography exhibits and more.
Hwy. 85 (outside main gate Eglin AFB)
Eglin AFB, FL 32542
850-882-4062

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