Emerald Coast Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Twilight view of skyline, Destin Harbor, Florida, panorama
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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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 Miramar Beach and Topsail Hill Preserve State Park.

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 ฿4,608 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
฿4,608
฿6,367 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! (2,989 reviews)
Over all was good first experience

Reviewed on 7 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 ฿4,257 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
฿4,257
฿4,768 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! (1,146 reviews)
Clean room and everything worked! We walked to the beach daily and having chick fil an and Smoothie King right outside was very nice. I even walked to CVS. The location was great. I suggest bringing your own water/soda $2.5/$4.5 Expensive little mini mart. I loved the smell of the shampoo/lotion/conditioner. ...

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach
The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa

The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
200 Henderson Resort Way Destin FL
The price is ฿11,124 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
฿11,124
฿14,335 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Destin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Resort and staff were great! Ocean view room was an added bonus, pools were great as well!

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa
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. ...
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 Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Destin ...
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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