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Top 5 Family Friendly Things to do in Destin



If you are planning a family vacation to Destin, there are so many things to fill your time, it’s not all about the beach! Here are my Top 5 picks for family activities to do while you are in town:

Big Kahuna’s Water Park

www.bigkahunas.com

This oversized waterpark is fun for the whole family. There are more than 40 water attractions at Big Kahuna’s. When you need a break from the water park, play some mini golf on one of the three tropical courses, or take a spin on the wild and fast go kart tracks.


The Track


http://www.destintrack.com/

The Track in Destin has everything you needed for hours of family fun. From go karts to bumper rides to mini golf, there is plenty to entertain.



Beach Sand Sculpture Lessons

www.beachsandsculptures.com

The entire family can spend a couple of hours on the beach with professional sand castle sculptors. They provide all of the tools and equipment needed. What a great time for everyone!



Boogies Watersports

www.boogieswatersports.com

Boogies Watersports can handle all of your watersports needs with jet skis, pontoon boats, boogie boards. For the more adventurous, try a parasailing ride. For those that prefer a more relaxing excursion, take a glass bottom boat trip and see everything without getting wet.


Gulfarium

www.gulfarium.com

At Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park, you can feed penguins, watch otters play, watch dolphin and sea lion shows. You can even snorkel with stingrays and sharks. The Gulfarium is also home to seals, turtles, alligators, harbor seals, and more. You can become a “VIP” Trainer working side by side with a Gulfarium team member to see what it takes to care and train for the marine animals.

Have a suggestion for things to do in Destin? 

This list is my Top 5 for family things to do in Destin. Feel free to add your suggestion in the comments below.

Top 5 Family Friendly Restaurants in Destin

If you are visiting Destin on a family vacation, you definitely need to make sure that when dining out with the crew, you have some family friendly establishments to choose from. There are several great dining establishments in Destin that are family friendly.

Here is a quick list of my Top 5:

Fuddpuckers

www.fuddpuckers.com/

Fudpucker’s Beachside Bar & Grill  has two area locations. One in Destin, and one in Fort Walton Beach on Okaloosa Island, both locally owned and operated. Great food and a fun atmosphere. There motto is “Food, Fun, and Friends”.




Callahan’s

Callahan’s is located in Downtown Destin on the North side of Scenic Hwy 98. They have a huge selection of fresh made sandwiches, fresh grilled burgers and steaks, and a great kid’s menu. Voted Best of The Emerald Coast 2011 by Emerald Coast Magazine.




Gilligan’s Seafood

http://www.gilligansseafoodrestaurant.com/

After a long day in the sun, take the family to Gilligan’s. Located on Harbor Boulevard in Destin, Gilligan’s has one of the most beautiful views in Destin and a spacious covered deck and patio. They prepare fresh, local seafood, caught right in the Gulf.



Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

http://www.bubbagump.com/locations/destin/

This is a great family fun place! Food is great and environment and staff are very casual and fun. The interior is decked out with old license plates and memorabilia from the movie Forrest Gump. Run, Forrest, Run!


Do you have a restaurant to recommend?

This list is my current Top 5 family friendly dining establishments in Destin. Please feel free to comment with your own suggestions!