Emerald Coast Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Twilight view of skyline, Destin Harbor, Florida, panorama
Destin Bridge along hwy. 98 in the Florida Panhandle.
Early morning sunlight bathing an inlet on Florida's Emerald Coast
Snuggled against the Gulf of Mexico in northwest Florida, Destin is rightfully famed for its sugar-white sands and emerald-hued waters.
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Best beach spot on the Emerald Coast! Tip: Coming here Thanksgiving week ensures a quiet and exclusive vacation (notice how empty the beach is!)
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Where to stay in Emerald Coast

Destin in January.

Crystal Beach

If you're spending some time in Crystal Beach, Henderson Beach State Park and Henderson Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Crystal Beach
Beautiful and lavish beach homes overlooking white sandy shore in Destin Florida. Facade of waterfront multi-storey houses against blue sky and clouds background.

Frangista Beach

While Frangista Beach may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Miramar Beach and Golf Course At Seascape Resort.

Frangista Beach
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Four Mile Village

While visiting Four Mile Village, you might make a stop by sights like Topsail Hill Preserve State Park and Miramar Beach.

Four Mile Village
Everglades sunshine - as the sun is setting

Gulf Pines

Gulf Pines might not have many top sights, but Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links and Silver Sands Premium Outlets are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Gulf Pines
Miles of untouched beaches brilliantly white sand, crystal clear turquoise water with gorgeous shade of blue along upscale residential waterfront neighborhood in Santa Rosa, Florida, USA

Crystal Shores

While Crystal Shores may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Destin Commons and Emerald Coast Centre.

Crystal Shores
destin florida night beach scenes

Avalon Beach Estates

Though Avalon Beach Estates may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Miramar Beach and Emerald Bay Golf Club.

Avalon Beach Estates
The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

4 out of 5
Miracle Strip Parkway Southeast, 1500 Fort Walton Beach FL
The price is Rp2.361.062 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
Rp2.361.062
Rp3.282.740 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,975 reviews)
The property was more run down than the pictures they provide online. The staff was quite unhelpful with any questions I had, they often told me to go find someone else to help. The google chrome cast on the tvs was very difficult to get to work as well - but that could have just been a me ...

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach

3 out of 5
220 Scenic Gulf Drive Miramar Beach FL
The price is Rp2.264.910 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
Rp2.264.910
Rp2.536.700 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Miramar Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,144 reviews)
Ok

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach
Comfort Inn & Suites Destin near Henderson Beach

Comfort Inn & Suites Destin near Henderson Beach

2.5 out of 5
4401 COMMONS DRIVE EAST Destin FL
The price is Rp1.297.287 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
Rp1.297.287
Rp1.466.019 total
25 Mar - 26 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Destin. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (895 reviews)
Not very clean

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites Destin near Henderson Beach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Club Destin Condos

Club Destin Condos

2.5 out of 5
1085 US-98 Destin FL
Stay at this apartment in Destin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (885 reviews)
Add a kurig coffee maker

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Club Destin Condos
SunDestin Beach Resort

SunDestin Beach Resort

3 out of 5
1040 Hwy 98 East Destin FL
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Destin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private pools. Popular attractions Destin Beaches and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,033 reviews)
Nice view the bad was air condition on the balcony carpet smelled sour room smelled bad lot of construction.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

SunDestin Beach Resort
Sandpiper Cove

Sandpiper Cove

2 out of 5
775 Gulf Shore Dr Destin FL
Stay at this condo in Destin. Enjoy free parking and 5 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Destin Beaches and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (105 reviews)
Great location and facilities. Room was cleaned with most of the amenities. Did not like the carpet and bit of road noise in the living room.

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Sandpiper Cove
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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