Other Activities
If you get tired of basking in the sun or hitting the links, there are tons of other activities available in Destin and the surrounding areas. Here are a few for your consideration:
Fun on the Water
Glass Bottom Boat Dolphin Cruises
Pick these up at the Destin Harbor. Several boat charters go out during the day and evening to tour the area in search of dolphins. Spectacular fun to be had on these double decker boat cruises. Spend 2 hours cruising the harbor, Gulf of Mexico, Destin Pass and the Choctawhatchee Bay. See dolphins play in their natural habitat!
Southern Star Dolphin & Sunset Cruises - 850-837-7741
Olin Marler's Charter Boats - 850-837-7095
Boogie's Water Sports - Offers dolphin sightseeing trips on glass bottom boats. Other water sports rentals available, such as parasailing, pontoon rental and waverunner rentals. 850-654-4497
Fun in the Water
Big Kahuna's Water Park
On HWY 98 in Destin. Spend the day in this huge water park! Park includes waterfall, wave pool, river ride, go carts, water slides, and miniature golf! 850-837-4061.
Emerald Coast Scuba
Learn to scuba dive! PADI Instructor training center. 850-837-0955
Ride On Surf School - Learn to catch some waves!
Just Plain Fun
Gulfarium on Okaloosa Island - Enjoy the marine show and aquarium rain or shine! 850-243-9046.
FantaSea Scooters - Enjoy riding scooters, electric cars and scoot cars along Scenic Gulf Drive. 850-654-7772
The Track Family Recreation Center - Fun for the whole family can be found at The Track -- miniature golf, go-karts, bumper boats, kiddie rides, thrill rides and an indoor game room.
Live Music
Café 331 - Variety of live music most weekends. Hwy 331 North at Bay Bridge, Santa Rosa Beach – 850-622-3335
Bud and Alleys - Open-air bar upstairs overlooking the Gulf, live music on Fridays and Saturdays. 2260 W Hwy 30-A, Seaside – 850-231-5900
Ocean Club - Features house bands 8955 Hwy 98 West, Miramar Beach – 850-267-3666
Old Florida Fish House - Soul, pop and current hits on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. E. Hwy 30-A, Santa Rosa Beach – 850-534-3045
Pandora's - Live shows Tuesday through Sunday. Corner of Hwy 30-A and Hwy 283, Grayton Beach – 850-231-4102
Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club - Gulf front, variety of bands Friday and Saturday. 4801 W. Hwy 30-A, Santa Rosa Beach – 850-267-2305
The Red Bar - Jazz band Tuesday through Saturday starting at 7 pm. 70 Holtz Avenue, Grayton Beach – 850-231-1008
The Village Door at the Village of Baytowne Wharf - Live bands (check schedule online for details) Located in the Village of Baytowne Wharf, Sandestin – 850-267-0140