Destin Towers

Destin Towers is a Gulf-front condominium tower on Highway 98 East in Destin, directly across the highway from Big Kahuna’s Water and Adventure Park. The building sits on the beach side of the road, so the pool deck opens onto the dunes and the white sand of the Gulf of Mexico, and every unit faces the water.

The tower dates to 1984 and has 45 condominiums, according to association and county records compiled by Emerald Coast Condo Map. Rental company descriptions note only three residences per floor, which keeps the building low in density for a high-rise and cuts down on elevator waits. Most rentals are two-bedroom, two-bathroom units of roughly 1,300 square feet with full kitchens, open living areas, washers and dryers, and long Gulf-front balconies.

Shared amenities include a beachside pool, a community hot tub, a large sundeck, tennis courts, barbecue grills, private beach access and assigned covered parking behind a gated entry.

Many everyday needs are within walking distance or a very short drive. Big Kahuna’s and The Track family fun park are just across Highway 98, and several restaurants are close enough to walk to for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Destin Commons, with shops, dining and a movie theater, is a few minutes east, and HarborWalk Village on the Destin Harbor, with fishing charters and waterfront restaurants, is a short drive west.

Destin Towers suits couples, small families and friends traveling together who want a straightforward two-bedroom condo right on the beach with Gulf views from every unit. The smaller number of units per floor appeals to guests who prefer a quieter building, while the water park and family attractions across the road make it practical for families with kids.