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| Destin's history dates back to the seventh century A.D. with
records showing that American Indians lived here, surviving off the
major staple ... fish! Spanish explorers visited some 900 years
later, and divers are still finding wreckage of old ships in area
waters.
Destin officially incorporated as a municipality in November 1984, and now has a fully functioning city council and government. It's no longer a small fishing village, and visitors are still discovering for the first time what is now a major tourist attraction . Destin is located on the Gulf of Mexico half-way between Panama City and Pensacola, and six miles east of Ft. Walton Beach. It is known for several things: Emerald Coast Beaches Destin’s beaches are known as some of the most beautiful in the world. Called the “Emerald Coast,” the area's beautiful blue-green crystal-clear waters welcome snorkelers and divers from around the country. The beach offers a variety of activities - water sports, parasailing, and the mere relaxation of strolling along the shore in search of seashells. Fishing Also known as “The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village,” Destin sports the largest fishing fleet in the state of Florida. A huge variety of fish including red snapper, mahi mahi, grouper, triggerfish, scamp, amberjack, cobia, black fin tuna, king mackerel, and more are caught. The highlight of the fishing community is the annual Destin Fishing Rodeo running from October 1 through October 31. For more than 50 years anglers from all walks of life have competed in over 30 different categories for more than $100,000 in prizes. All saltwater game is eligible, and everyone has an equal chance to win. Golf The Destin area offers some of the finest golf courses and golf communities to be found. Beautiful greens, narrow fairways, and the emerald green backdrop of the Gulf make golfing an unforgettable experience. Dining A spectacular selection of restaurants is found around the beach. Destin’s numerous restaurants offer seafood themes as well as French, Italian, German, Cajun, and Chinese cuisine. One of the most popular evening activities is witnessing the beautiful sunset from many of the gulf-front, bay-front, or harbor-front eateries.
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