Pick your favorite Destin vacation rental
Considering booking a trip to this year? Skip the traditional beachfront hotel and opt for one of our Destin vacation rentals instead. We have many properties available on FloridaRentals.com. Whether you’re looking for a luxury villa right on the water, or a kid-friendly home with an arcade, you can find it on our site. Are Destin beach house rentals more your speed? You got it!
Destin, Florida travel advice
Offering emerald green waters flanked by miles of sugar white sand (perfect for building sand castles) it’s no wonder Destin's known as “The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village”. The warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico highlight the area’s many attractions - both by land and by sea. It’s easy to spend an entire day outdoors when there are sport fishing, parasailing, and scuba diving opportunities galore.
With over 340 days of sunshine per year, and average temperatures that never drop below 60 during the day,
this is a world-class retreat any month of the year. In the summer, most days reach 90 degrees with the water temperature as high as 84 degrees - that’s almost bathwater!
The recently opened Northwest Florida Regional Airport makes it easy to reach this Florida Panhandle vacation destination. Your vacation rental in Destin is only a short drive away.
Top activities and attractions
The population swells in the summer - and with good reason. Depending on your tastes, you could have an active trip (like whipping around on a go-cart or screaming down a waterslide) or more leisurely (relaxing park strolls and 9 holes of golf).
The beach (and all that comes with it) is the main attraction. From sunbathing and surfing to snorkeling and scuba, you won’t lack for activities by the ocean. For the boating crowd, head to Crab Island, the area’s famous sandbar, to socialize. Off the shoreline, hike or bike your way through 200 miles of preserved trails.
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Henderson Beach State Park, you can swim, fish in the surf, go biking, camp and walk the nature trail. James Lee County Park or Crystal Sands Beach are two other favorites of families. The water here is shallow and clear, and there are lots of picnic tables and parking spaces. If you get hungry, brush off your feet and head for the Crab Trap restaurant in the parking lot.
Harborwalk Village, a favorite waterfront destination, offers activities and entertainment for all ages including shopping, water sports, nightlife and an array of restaurants to satisfy all tastes.
A prime sport fishing destination, this area houses the largest charter fleet in the state. Head out with a local captain or tour guide to catch delicious swordfish, tarpon, snook, largemouth bass, and more! A perfect activity for your whole group - even if you’re not an expert angler.
For shopping opportunities, you can’t go wrong at the open-air town center known as Destin Commons or Silver Sands Premium Outlets. They both offer pharmacies (for the necessary sunscreen and cheap sunglasses), clothing stores, and last-minute gear for your beach vacation.
Annual events
Events and festivals take place year-round but the best time to visit for events is in the fall. In October, thousands of visitors stream in for the Destin Fishing Rodeo and the Destin Seafood Festival. The former is a month-long event with prizes offered for largest fish caught and more. The latter takes place along the boardwalk and appeals to foodies especially. Visitors can enjoy live music on multiple stages and some of the best freshly caught seafood from local restaurants at this event.
The Blues, Brews, and BBQ event in November is a rousing party with BBQ competitions between local restaurants. Earlier in the year, there’s a classic car convention on the Commons and a pirate festival in June.
Condos in Destin on FloridaRentals.com
And remember - choosing from Destin condo rentals or oceanfront villas on FloridaRentals.com can save you 20% over our competitors. Plus, we have a wide array of inventory appealing to any group size or traveler tastes. Happy planning!
