{"id":4579,"date":"2021-12-28T06:06:14","date_gmt":"2021-12-28T06:06:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/?p=4579"},"modified":"2023-09-07T14:38:35","modified_gmt":"2023-09-07T14:38:35","slug":"15-reasons-to-travel-to-destin-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/15-reasons-to-travel-to-destin-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Reasons to Travel to Destin Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"279\" src=\"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Destin-Florida.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Destin-Florida.jpg 500w, https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Destin-Florida-300x167.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In northwest Florida&#8217;s Panhandle, Destin is a city known for its pristine beaches on the Gulf of Mexico. The city is also home to many golf courses and a popular boardwalk. The town is dotted with oak and pine trees, and many nature trails meander through them. This natural environment is ideal for a stroll through the local forests, which shelter birds and wildlife. The Big Kahuna water park is a popular attraction for families with tall slides and waterfalls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several public beaches in Destin, but most are private and not accessible to the general public. You can check on your rental property for beach access, but you may want to book a beach chair in advance. In addition to beach access, there are many other recreational options in Destin, including fishing and golfing. Here are some of the best options for outdoor activities: (a) Sunsets at the Primrose Restaurant &#8211; This seafood restaurant serves fresh local seafood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The area offers great dining and shopping opportunities. HarborWalk Village is an outdoor entertainment area with dozens of restaurants and stores. You can catch fireworks and pirate cruises in the evenings. If you don&#8217;t have an umbrella, don&#8217;t worry; there are plenty of casual beach eats, too. The weather forecast in Destin is often inaccurate, but don&#8217;t let it spoil your vacation. With such beautiful beaches, you&#8217;ll be able to get out and enjoy the outdoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The climate is a big factor when planning a Destin vacation. The weather in Destin can be unpredictable. Because of the proximity to the Gulf, humidity can be very high. It&#8217;s possible for it to rain every day, but that&#8217;s not likely to ruin your holiday. There&#8217;s no need to worry if the weather forecast in Destin is wrong. If it&#8217;s raining every day, you can just take advantage of the nearby beaches and enjoy the sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The destination is home to many fun activities for families, including go-karts, arcades, and water sports. For families who are more adventurous, you&#8217;ll want to make a day of it at The Track in Destin. Not only is the track located on the beach, but it&#8217;s also home to the popular Destin Harbor Boardwalk, which is the starting point for many of the city&#8217;s water activities. And if you want to spend the day out on the water, you can spend the entire day on the beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The beaches of Destin are soft and sugar-white, and keep the temperature cool even in the heat of the summer. The fine-grained quartz crystals that make up the sands in this area were washed down from the Appalachian Mountains during the last Ice Age. These white sands reflect the sun brilliantly through the shallow Gulf of Mexico waters, giving them an emerald cast. If you are an avid fisher, you will find that the sands in this area of Florida are perfect for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In northwest Florida&#8217;s Panhandle, Destin is a city known for its pristine beaches on the Gulf of Mexico. The city is also home to many golf courses and a popular boardwalk. The town is dotted with oak and pine trees, and many nature trails meander through them. 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