The fishing fleet of Destin is large because its location makes it a strategic fishing ground. From the Harbor, it’s only a 25-mile boat ride out to the 200 ft drop off, the 100-fathom curve, into the deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Here, anglers pull up seasonal sport fish such as four different kinds of snapper and triggerfish. Plus, deeper waters mean bigger fish including tuna, billfish, and sharks. Most ports along the Gulf Coast require at least a 60-mile ride out to the deeper water. Destin’s close proximity to the drop-off makes it a great starting point for access to deepwater fishing on the Gulf Coast.
Destin Beaches
Beaches here, like those of Fort Walton Beach, are part of the beautiful and distinctive flavor of our area. The naturally sun-bleached beaches stay remarkably cool on bare feet. Their fine sand grains squeak like fresh powder when people walk on them. Their inviting emerald green waters continue to mesmerize both locals and tourists alike. But where do its signature white sand from? They are fed by the Appalachian Mountains through the Apalachicola River and are composed of 20,000-year-old quartz.
HarborWalk Village
Whether it’s the freshly caught catch from East Pass Seafood & Oyster House or the sunset deck at Harry T’s, HarborWalk Village delights with a little something for every beach vacationer. By day, explore and play on the zipline or rock wall courses at HarborWalk Adventures. When you’re zipping high above the harbor, look out and see the bounty that Destin-Fort Walton Beach’s sandy white beaches have to offer. By night, wine and dine at the many Gulf-to-Table experiences sprinkled around the harbor.
Need a challenge to bring out the kid in you? Try Escape Zone 60 for mystery-solving excitement featuring zombies, voodoo, and creepy dolls in their escape room!
At last, don’t forget to let everyone know you enjoyed your experience here with gifts and mementos from one of the HarborWalk Village’s many boutiques.
Find out more about the area here: https://www.destinfwb.com/
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