Destin Area Info

Destin

Destin is located on the Emerald Coast of Florida, in Okaloosa County. The city styles itself “The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village”, and claims to have the largest fishing vessel fleet in the state of Florida. Destin is known for its white beaches and emerald-colored waters. Originating as a small fishing village, it is now a popular tourist destination – according to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, over 80 percent of the Emerald Coast’s 4.5 million visitors each year visit Destin.

Destin is named after Captain Leonard Destin, a New London fishing master, who settled in the area around 1845 or 1850. He built a New England colonial home at the location of the Monroe Point military reservation. Captain Destin and his descendants fished the area for decades. The first condominiums were built in the 1970s, although Destin was not incorporated as a municipality until 1984.

Gulf Power (Electricity) 800-225-5797
Okaloosa Gas District (Natural Gas) 850-729-4700
Destin Water Users (Water & Sewer) 850-837-6146
South Walton Utility Company (Water & Sewer) 850-837-2988
Okaloosa County Water & Sewer (Water & Sewer) 850-897-3981
County of Okaloosa (Garbage) 850-651-7392
Waste Management (Garbage) 850-862-7141
Driver License Office 850-651-7300

Things to See & Do/Festivals & Events

Blue Crab Water Sports – Waverunner and pontoon boat rentals
Big Kahuna’s – Take a “Daycation” on over 25 acres of fun!
Destin Commons – Shopping ~ Dining ~ Entertainment
Family Fun Arts Fest – Performances & family fun activities.
HarborWalk Village – Waterfront shopping village is an inviting collection of restaurants, water activities, shops and boutiques
Just Chute Me! Parasail – If you can sit, you can fly!
Pelican Adventures – Snorkeling and dolphin tours
Silver Sands Factory Stores – The nation’s largest designer outlet center
SunQuest Cruises – Come aboard the gulf coast’s only entertainment luxury yacht.
The Track – Family recreation center.