Planning an Event in Destin
The attractions available for day trips and spouse programs range from the Gulfarium.
Destin at a glance
Average hotel room cost
USD 140
Average meal cost
USD 64
Total hotels
50
Total rooms
12,000
Convention center space
35,000 sq. ft.
Highlights of Destin
1. Highlight 1
The Destin, Fort Walton Beach, and Okaloosa Island area is known as the heart of the Emerald Coast. Framed by the Gulf of Mexico on the state's northwestern coast, it is renowned for its superb sport fishing and fresh gulf-to-table seafood.
2. Highlight 2
The destination is easily accessed via Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS), which is served by American, United, Delta, and Allegiant Airlines and is located 8 miles from Fort Walton Beach and 15 miles from Destin.
3. Highlight 3
Dining venues in the area offer both entertainment and culinary experiences, with open-air cafes, cedar seafood shacks, and Euro-style bistros serving fresh fish that comes straight from the largest charter boat fleet in North America.