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Destin and South Walton County Area Information

Romantic beach getaway in Destin FloridaFine as sugar, white as snow, green as emerald, and blue as aquamarine. These phrases are often used to describe the sand and water along Destin and South Walton’s shoreline. In addition to the sugar-white sand, aqua waters and unspoiled sand dunes, you will find beautiful nature trails and a safe, crowd-free environment. Approximately 40% of the acreage that makes up South Walton is owned by the state and is thus protected from future development.

Topsail Hill State Preserve, one of South Walton County's five state parks, is a three-mile span of undeveloped beachfront property that has been identified as the most pristine and environmentally protected piece of coastal property in Florida. Topsail Hill State Preserve has been named in Attaché magazine as one of the "Great Wilderness Beaches." Seaside was named in Attaché magazine as one of the "Greatest Romantic Beaches."

Biking in Destin FloridaState parks and miles of nature trails are perfect for those who prefer hiking and biking over swimming and sunbathing. Dunes, pine flatwoods and salt marshes provide a safe haven for an abundance of plants, birds and other wildlife, including several endangered and threatened species. Nature trails at Grayton Beach State Park, Topsail Hill State Preserve, Point Washington State Forest and Cassine Gardens offer wonderful opportunities to observe flora and fauna. South Walton County is home to 17 fresh and saltwater lakes as well as the Choctawhatchee Bay. These waters are a haven for fishermen and kayakers.

When you hear the word "beach" you think of summer. And, naturally, summer is the peak season along Destin & South Walton County. However, fall and winter are quickly becoming popular due to the many "perks" this time of year offers. Rates drop, sunsets are spectacular, temperatures are mild, crowds are few, and festivals are plentiful.

Destin & South Walton County offer championship golf concentrated along a 12-mile stretch of the Gulf of Mexico, including Sandestin's Burnt Pine Golf Club, Links, and Baytowne -- all named as Golf Digest's "Best Places to Play." Sandestin opened its fourth course, The Raven Golf Course, in 2000 and it has already been voted best new course in the state.

Tennis is also a popular sport with hundreds of courts open to the public. Whether you are a tennis pro or just learning the game, you'll find all levels of play available in North Florida.

It wouldn't be the beach without water sports and visitors to Destin & South Walton County can find plenty of ways to "get their feet wet." Home to the Gulf of Mexico, 17 fresh and saltwater lakes, and the Choctawhatchee Bay, visitors can enjoy fishing, boating, kayaking, snorkeling, scuba diving and, of course, sunbathing.

Fine dining in Destin, FloridaShopping and dining have become art forms in Destin & South Walton County. You will find everything from quaint antique shops along the South Walton Antique Trail to the largest designer factory outlet center in the nation. You won't want to miss Seaside's open-air market and artists colony or the many shops that are part of The Market at Sandestin. Art galleries are also plentiful throughout the area.

After a day of shopping, nothing is better than a great meal. Destin & South Walton County are home to over one hundred restaurants offering everything from fresh Gulf seafood to Caribbean Creole cuisine. (And since you're in the south, you can also expect to eat some of the best Southern-style cooking you have ever had.) Three of Florida Trends' top 200 restaurants in the state are located in South Walton County including Bud & Alley's, Café Thirty-A, and Seagar's.

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Destin Area Golf Courses

Bay Dunes Golf & Country Club
5304 Majette Tower Road
Panama City
850-872-1667

Bay Point Yacht & Country Club
100 Delwood Beach Road
Panama City
850-234-3307

Emerald Bay
Semi-private 18-hole championship course
40001 Emerald Coast Pkwy
Destin
850-837-5197

Camp Creek
Located just off of Northwest Florida's Scenic Highway 30A, just west of Panama City Beach, a water and sand experience of a different sort at the Tom Fazio-designed Camp Creek Golf Club.
684 Fazio Drive
Panama City Beach, Florida 32413
850 231-2019

Holiday Golf Club
100 Fairway Blvd.
Panama City
850-234-1800

Bluewater Bay Golf Resort
Semi-private, 36 holes
1950 Bluewater Blvd
Niceville
850-897-3241

The Golf Garden Par 3
Public, lighted, 9-hole course
12958 U S Hwy 98 W
Sandestin
850-837-7422

Hombre Golf Club
120 Coyote Pass
Panama City
850-234-3673

Indian Bayou Golf & Country Club
Semi-private, 27 holes
1 Country Club Dr E
Destin
850-837-6191

Kelly Plantation
Semi-private, Fred Couples signature course
307 Kelly Plantation Dr
Destin
850-650-7600

Red Bay Golf Club
Highway 81 South
Red Bay
850-835-5254

Golfing Destin Florida

Regatta Bay Golf & Country Club
Public course, 18 holes
465 Regatta Bay Blvd
Destin
850-650-7800

Sandestin Resort
72 holes on 4 courses
9300 Hwy 98 W
Sandestin
800-277-0800

Sandpiper Cove Par Three
775 Gulf Shore Dr
Destin
850-837-9121
 
Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club
Semi-private, 18 holes
334 Golf Club Dr
Dune Allen Beach
850-267-2229

Seascape Resort
Public, 18 holes
100 Seascape Dr
Sandestin
850-837-9181

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Tennis in Destin, Florida

Seaside
Six tennis courts (four Rubico, two hard courts). Six courts are lighted for night play. Open daily.
850-231-4224

The Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort
The Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort offers 16 tennis courts, and the largest tennis specialty shop in Northwest Florida
850-267-7060

Hidden Dunes Beach & Tennis Resort
850-837-3521
hiddendu@emeraldcoast.com

Rosemary Beach
Eight clay courts and professional tennis instruction.
850-278-2061
tennis@rosemarybeach.com

Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club
850-267-2305

Seascape Resort
800-874-9106

Tops'l Beach & Racquet Resort
850-267-9292
800-336-4853

WaterColor
5 Har-Tru courts, 3 with lights. No fees for guests of the WaterColor Inn or cottage renters.
850-534-5000
 

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