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One of the most beautiful places in Florida. Destin Beach is a hot spot on the panhandle of the state. To the East, there is a long strip of the location containing white fine sand beaches that leads to Miramar Beach. The west Fort Walton beach is near the border of Alabama.
Created in 1984, Destin was once an island until bridges were built. The one I specifically came from was Mid Bay Bridge Rd on 293. You did have to pay a toll of 10 dollars, but the ride was enjoyable across it and when going in the direction (south) to the location, you can see Choctawhatchee Bay on both sides and the center of Destin's' buildings.
You can also take US Highway 98 West if you are coming from the East side of Florida.
One of the places I visited was Crab Island which isn't an actual Island but just a huge pile of sand under 1 - 4 feet of water. If you are a tourist you can take a boat out to Crab Island by either renting one or having a tour guide taking you there. There are food boats such as BBQ & American food, also I saw one Chinese food one. They are usually out there at 2 PM at full capacity since that's the time when most people are on the island. The water is very clear, be careful though, Jellyfish Fish like Pink Meanies and moon Jellyfish are present at certain times of the mating season mostly during July & August.
Also, Eglin Air Force Base is nearby, so you will see a lot of fighter jets leaving & entering the airstrip from Crab Island. Pretty cool to hear engines as you chill on shallow water.
The Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park is nearby and under protection by the state government. I think you can hang on the beach portion of the park but there are signs displaying the border of it saying you aren't allowed to go into the conservation part meaning don't go into the grass just stay on the sand.
Destin Beach itself was an amazing experience, when I was walking down the wooden stairs going onto the sand, there was a couple that was getting married. The sand is very fine and white and are crystals that came from the Appalachian Mountains. Seeing the Gulf of Mexico was beautiful, and the sunset was right there, you can see it go under the horizon. At 2 PM, there are a lot of people there, but like most beaches in Florida, it's dead at 4 PM. Bathrooms are there too and free parking. The parking lot is a good size too, so you'll find a few parking places instead of having to circle it.