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What's the "Do not miss" things in Destin

Posted on 7/1/16 at 10:10 am
Posted by Boston911
Lafayette
Member since Dec 2013
1933 posts
Posted on 7/1/16 at 10:10 am
First time going, couples trip, no kids.
Posted by AbitaFan08
Boston, MA
Member since Apr 2008
26538 posts
Posted on 7/1/16 at 10:15 am to
Don't forget to go to Alvin's Island and get an airbrushed t-shirt to commemorate the trip.

But really, I've always thought of Destin as being a place that you specifically go to be on the beach, not necessarily to "see the sights."

You could look into deep sea fishing if that's something your group would enjoy.
This post was edited on 7/1/16 at 10:31 am
Posted by MamouTiger65
Baton Rouge, La
Member since Oct 2007
794 posts
Posted on 7/1/16 at 10:24 am to
Rent a pontoon boat and some jet skis then spend the day out on crab island.
Posted by SSpaniel
Germantown
Member since Feb 2013
29658 posts
Posted on 7/1/16 at 10:43 am to
quote:

Don't forget to go to Alvin's Island and get an airbrushed t-shirt to commemorate the trip.


Is is wrong that I drag my wife and kids every year to get them? "Hey guys, it's raining, you know what that means. Let go across the street to Alvin's and get our Destin 2016 T-shirts"

It's now to simply annoy them.
Posted by Epic Cajun
Lafayette, LA
Member since Feb 2013
32390 posts
Posted on 7/1/16 at 12:58 pm to
quote:


Rent a pontoon boat and some jet skis then spend the day out on crab island.


Do this.
Posted by Sancho Panza
La Habaña, Cuba
Member since Sep 2014
8161 posts
Posted on 7/1/16 at 1:02 pm to
I'm sure you'll want to eat out every night; but, at least one evening, go down to the beach, & watch the sunset.

Cooler then, & you may still have a late dinner.
Posted by Sancho Panza
La Habaña, Cuba
Member since Sep 2014
8161 posts
Posted on 7/1/16 at 1:03 pm to
Drive down to Navarre & across the Gulf Islands Nat'l Seashore.
Posted by SonofDye
Jawga
Member since Jan 2015
1709 posts
Posted on 7/1/16 at 1:36 pm to
Funnel beer, get atleast one tattoo, and of course the aboved mentioned airbrushed t-shirt.
Posted by notiger1997
Metairie
Member since May 2009
58107 posts
Posted on 7/1/16 at 1:48 pm to
Not sure what you are looking for. The previously suggested crab island trip is a good idea.

We took that seablaster boat out for a combo sunset/dolphin cruise. Boat goes fast and they offer unlimited beer. Maybe wine too. The music is good and half the people end up dancing on the boat.

If you are kind of trashy and into the guido bar scene, I hear AJ's is fun at night.
Posted by Napoleon
Kenna
Member since Dec 2007
69050 posts
Posted on 7/1/16 at 5:26 pm to
rent a boat and go to crab Island.

Enjoy the beach


Posted by REG861
Ocelot, Iowa
Member since Oct 2011
36403 posts
Posted on 7/1/16 at 5:38 pm to
quote:

ut really, I've always thought of Destin as being a place that you specifically go to be on the beach, not necessarily to "see the sights."



this. it's horribly over developed and commercialized, but the water and beaches are very nice. food and drink, attractions, etc are an afterthought. I'd look into a charter or renting jet skis.
Posted by achenator
Member since Oct 2014
2944 posts
Posted on 7/1/16 at 6:04 pm to
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Posted by LSUfan4444
Member since Mar 2004
53731 posts
Posted on 7/1/16 at 6:08 pm to
Can't say I agree there...if you want somewhere to just hang on the beach you can save time and money with places like Ft Morgan or Orang Beach. I would think Destin bette suits those looking for more than just hanging on the beach.
Posted by Phat Phil
Krispy Kreme
Member since May 2010
7372 posts
Posted on 7/1/16 at 6:10 pm to
1. Beach front condo is a must.

2. Boshamp's was the best seafood restaurant I've been to in my life. I recommend snapper, raw oysters, and oyster boshamp.
Posted by CHEDBALLZ
South Central LA
Member since Dec 2009
21909 posts
Posted on 7/1/16 at 7:05 pm to
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deep sea fishing


Some of kids friends went and each had their limit of red snapper and some vermillion snapper.
Posted by Lester Earl
Member since Nov 2003
278175 posts
Posted on 7/1/16 at 9:33 pm to
Pontoon boat to crab island is the only must do

Love the beach & water but I forgot how many trashy rednecks swarm the beach. Can't wait to leave tomorrow
Posted by Reservoir dawg
Member since Oct 2013
14096 posts
Posted on 7/1/16 at 9:45 pm to
Beach is #1
Posted by willhigg6
New Orleans
Member since Jun 2010
1039 posts
Posted on 7/2/16 at 7:39 am to
They have a McGuires in destin, so there's that. Pretty cool place. One of my favorite restaurants when I lived in pcola. I was rather fond of the Irish wakes
Posted by CoachChappy
Member since May 2013
32512 posts
Posted on 7/2/16 at 8:56 am to
Most certainly crab island

Rum runners in sandestin can be fun, but the whole sandestin by Hilton is an obvious tourist trap

Boshamps for dinner

Play golf, golf now has some great deals on golf down there

The breakfast table for breakfast. Don't waste your time standing in line at the donut hole

The Red Door saloon at the wharf is a chill place to drink.
Posted by tigerfoot
Alexandria
Member since Sep 2006
56205 posts
Posted on 7/2/16 at 4:56 pm to
After this frickstick travel day. I will never enter this fricking county again

Unbearable traffic from Hammond to here. On bridge and prob two hours out

This used to be a breeze
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