Your Guide to Emerald Coast Summer Fun

Visiting the Emerald Coast this summer? One of the biggest advantages you have is that there’s going to be plenty for you to do. The Emerald Coast stretches out for 30 miles along the panhandle of Florida, and each mile holds its own unique charm. Whether you spend your time lounging on the beaches or taking in an adventure tour, you can always find something fun at hand. Here are some of the most popular activities to do here. 

Fishing 

Come with a charter fishing company or hire your own boat and enjoy a day on the water! Destin has a wide variety of charter companies that can take you out on the water for a half day or full day trip and get you hooked up with snapper, grouper, cobia, king mackerel, wahoo, amberjack and more! 

Family Fun 

While the award-winning beaches will keep the family busy, there is plenty of fun to be had in Destin away from the shoreline. Family-friendly adventures such as mini-golfing and arcades can be found just minutes from town. From the water slides at Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park to the dolphins at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park, your family is sure to have an incredible time on your next trip to the Emerald Coast.  

Water Sports 

Parasailing, kayaking, snorkeling... if it’s water-based fun, then it’s probably available here in Destin! Parasailing is a great way to see all the beauty the Emerald Coast has to offer. To get out into the Gulf and snorkel, book a trip with Destin Snorkel or Pirate Adventures. These snorkel trips take you out into the Gulf where you will see everything from stingrays to coral and tropical fish! 

Sunset Cruises 

Whether you're looking for a quiet, intimate escape or an evening out with friends, our Destin sunset cruises are the perfect way to cap off a day in paradise. The backdrop for the evening is Florida's Emerald Coast sunsets, which are breathtakingly colorful and unforgettable. And if you're lucky, you might even spot dolphins playing in the waves as you sail by! 

A vacation home rental in Miramar Beach is the perfect opportunity to explore this coastal paradise. You can enjoy it all while lounging on your own private beach estate. Kicking back with a cocktail and watching the sunset as you imagine what treasures your toes will uncover on the long, sandy shore is an experience you won't soon forget. Search our complete selection of Miramar Beach vacation rentals for your summer getaway!