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A family paddleboarding in shallow clear water at Crab Island, boats anchored behind them

Family fun Destin on the water and off it.

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  • Where Destin, Okaloosa Island and 30A
  • On water Crab Island, cruises, parasailing, paddleboards
  • On land The water park, zipline, golf carts, bonfires
  • Rates Quoted by phone, for your date and group

Destin is the kind of trip everyone in the family gets excited about. From Crab Island and dolphin cruises to beach days and fun on the water, there is a lot for families to do here, and it can all feel easy to plan. Whether your crew wants adventure, sunshine, or a good excuse to stay outside all day, Destin has clear water, beautiful beaches and activities kids and adults genuinely enjoy. Tell me the ages and the dates, and I’ll put the days together.

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On the water

The Crab Island sandbar crowded with anchored boats, seen from above

Crab Island

The family fun day.

Two dolphins swimming in clear shallow water

Gulfarium

Sea life.

A red-hulled pirate ship underway on emerald water, seen from above

Pirate Cruise

Ahoy, matey.

Waves breaking on white sand, seen from above

Surfing

Surf’s up.

Three people parasailing under a red and white chute over the Gulf

Parasailing

Up, up and away.

A group in pink cowboy hats on a paddleboard under the Destin bridge

Find Seashells & Dolphins

Shell yeah.

The day’s catch hanging at the dock

Fishing

Cast away.

Sunlight rippling on clear turquoise water

Snorkeling

See under the sea.

A group riding a yellow banana boat through the surf

Banana Boat Ride

Wet and wild.

A family paddleboarding in shallow clear water at Crab Island

Canoe, Kayak, Paddle Board

Just glide.

The Destin lighthouse against a sunset over the harbor

Dolphin Sunset Cruise

Dolphin watch.

Sunlight rippling on clear turquoise water

Scuba Diving

Deep blue.

Fireworks bursting over dark water at night

Fireworks Cruise

Night magic.

On land

Water slides and pools at Big Kahuna’s, seen from above

Big Kahuna Water Park

Kahuna splash.

A tall observation tower with teal railings against a blue sky

Zipline & Rock Wall

Rock on.

Rippled white sand

Museums

Minds blown.

A teal golf cart parked at the beach

Rent a Golf Cart

Beep beep.

A bonfire on the sand at sunset, with lounge chairs and flowers

Bonfires

S’mores and shores.

A blue beach house with palm trees on 30A

Bike Rental

Cruise the coast.

The Happy Life dinner cruise boat underway at sunset, guests on the top deck

Dinner Shows

Dinner and a show.

Lounge chairs on the sand at sunset

Beach Chairs

Sandy toes.

A group on a Coastal Moke with their arms in the air

Fun Activities

What’s the move?

Pickleball courts by the water, seen from above

Pickle Ball

Get outta the kitchen.

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