Emerald Coast Guide

Experiences & Recreation

The Emerald Coast is built for getting outside. Paddle a glassy bay at sunrise, charter a boat into the Gulf, watch dolphins from a kayak, or let a sandcastle builder amaze your kids. These are the experiences that make a trip here unforgettable.

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Navarre

Navarre-SUP

Paddleboard and kayak rentals at Navarre Beach Pier

Kayak Rentals Paddleboard Rentals
Navarre

Navarre Family Watersports

Waverunner, pontoon, and paddle board rentals in Navarre

Jet ski rentals Pontoon rentals
Navarre

Navarre Beach Fishing Pier

Florida's longest fishing pier, open 24/7

Fishing passes Florida's longest pier Sightseeing
Milton

Adventures Unlimited Outdoor Center

River adventures and cabins on Coldwater Creek

Cabins & glamping Tubing Ziplining
Milton

Blackwater Canoe Rental

Canoe, kayak, and tube trips on the Blackwater River

Canoe & kayak rentals River tubing
30A

Boathouse Paddle Club

Paddleboard and kayak rentals on Western Lake

Fitness classes Kayak Rentals Paddleboard Rentals
30A

Western Pleasure Riding Stables & Carriages

Horseback trail rides since 1997

Carriage rides Established 1997 Horseback trail rides
30A

Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing Charters

Guided fishing charters on the bay

Bay fishing Guided trips
30A

The Rental Shop 30A

Kayak, paddleboard and golf cart rentals

Beach Gear Golf cart rentals Kayak Rentals
30A

Stay Afloat Paddle Board Co.

Paddleboard rentals and delivery

Delivery service Paddleboard Rentals
Destin

Cloak and Dagger Escape Rooms

Themed private escape room adventures

Private escape rooms Team building
Sandestin

Baytowne Adventure Zone

Zipline, ropes courses, and family adventure

Family friendly Ropes courses Zipline
Sandestin

Blast Arcade & Laser Maze

Arcade games and laser maze fun

Arcade games Family friendly Laser maze
Sandestin

Lil’ Lucky of Destin

Bay and Gulf fishing charters from Baytowne Marina

Inshore charters Night fishing
Destin

Baytowne Charters

Light-tackle bay fishing charters

Inshore charters Light-tackle fishing
Sandestin

LDV Sandestin Watersports

Pontoon and WaveRunner rentals at Baytowne Marina

Established 2004 Pontoon rentals Waverunner rentals
30A

Bamboo Bicycle Company

Bicycle, kayak, and paddleboard rentals in Rosemary Beach

Bike rentals Kayak Rentals Paddleboard Rentals
Pensacola

All Jack’d Up Charters

Family-friendly inshore and offshore charters

Family friendly Inshore & Offshore Trips
Pensacola

Gulf Bay Charters

Inshore and offshore charters from Southwind Marina

Inshore & Offshore Charters Southwind Marina
Pensacola

Littleheads Kayak Rentals

Kayak and paddleboard rentals by appointment

Guided Eco Tours Kayak Fishing Kayak Rentals
Pensacola

Radical Rides

Jet skis, parasail, paddleboards & kayaks

Jet ski rentals Kayak Rentals Parasailing
Pensacola

Key Sailing

Pensacola Beach's watersports outfitter since 1974

Established 1974 Parasailing Pontoon rentals
Pensacola

Laguna’s Adventure Park

Tiki bar, watersports & family fun on Quietwater Sound

Family friendly Tiki bar Watersports rentals
Hathaway Bridge Area

Shipwreck Island Waterpark

15 acres of slides, wave pool, and lazy river

Family friendly Water slides Wave pool
Front Beach Road Corridor

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Panama City Beach

Strange and unusual exhibits on Front Beach Road

Family friendly Interactive exhibits
Lower Grand Lagoon

Lighthouse Marina

Grand Lagoon marina serving PCB boaters since 1979

Boat storage Established 1979 Fuel dock
Front Beach Road Corridor

WonderWorks Panama City Beach

The upside-down building of hands-on fun

Hands-on exhibits Indoor ropes course Laser tag
Lower Grand Lagoon

Catch It Fishing Charters & Tours

Deep sea fishing and dolphin tour charters

Deep sea fishing Dolphin tours
Lower Grand Lagoon

Capt. Anderson’s Marina

Deep sea fishing and dolphin cruises since 1935

Deep sea charters Dolphin cruises Party boat trips
Panama City Beach

AAA Jet Ski Rentals and Tours

Jet ski rentals and guided dolphin tours

Dolphin tours Jet ski rentals
Front Beach Road Corridor

Easy E Watersports

Beachfront jet ski and paddleboard rentals

Beach chair services Jet ski rentals Paddleboard Rentals
Lower Grand Lagoon

Adventures at Sea

Pontoon rentals, jet skis, and parasailing on Grand Lagoon

Jet ski rentals Parasailing Pontoon rentals
Hathaway Bridge Area

Sunshine Watersports PC

Jet ski rentals and Shell Island dolphin tours

Dolphin tours Jet ski rentals Shell Island tours
Niceville

Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park

State park hiking, camping, and bayou paddling

Camping Hiking trails Kayaking & boating
Niceville

Rocky Bayou Country Club

Private 18-hole golf and country club

Golf Course Member-owned On-site dining
Niceville

Whenever Watersports – Rocky Bayou

Self-serve kayak and paddleboard rental kiosk

Kayak Rentals Paddleboard Rentals Self-serve kiosk
Bluewater Bay

2nd Chance Charter Co

Family-friendly inshore and bay fishing charters

Family friendly Inshore & bay charters
Niceville

Turkey Creek Nature Trail and Pavilion

Boardwalk nature trail along Turkey Creek

Boardwalk trail Picnic pavilions Swimming holes
Mary Esther

Electric Island Cruises

Electric-powered sunset and day cruises on Santa Rosa Sound

Eco-friendly Electric boats Sunset cruises
Mary Esther

Sunrise Marine

Boat sales, service, and parts on Santa Rosa Sound

Boat sales & service Locally owned Waterfront
Gulf Breeze

Shoreline Park South & Boat Launch

Gulf Breeze's public gateway to Santa Rosa Sound

Boat ramp Fishing piers Waterfront park
Freeport

Southern Renegade Charters

Inshore fishing charters on Choctawhatchee Bay

Inshore charters Redfish & flats fishing
Freeport

E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center

Nature center open select summer days

Family friendly Live animal exhibits Nature trails
Freeport

Freeport Marina

Full-service marina on LaGrange Bayou

Fuel dock RV & dry storage Slip rentals
Freeport

Grady Brown Park

Public boat ramp and bay access point

Boat ramp Public park Shore fishing
Fort Walton Beach

Xtreme H2O of FWB

Jet ski rentals, parasailing, and dolphin tours

Family owned Jet ski rentals Parasailing
Fort Walton Beach

One Shot Charters

Deep-sea and big-game fishing charters

Big-game fishing Deep sea fishing Overnight trips
Fort Walton Beach

Blue Water Escape Charters

Deep sea fishing and dolphin charters

Deep sea fishing Dolphin cruises Family owned
30A

Stinky’s Bait Shack

Bait, tackle, and cold drinks on the water

Coffee Full bar Live Bait & Tackle
Destin

Big Kahuna’s Water & Adventure Park

The Emerald Coast's largest water park

Established 1986 Family friendly Water slides
Destin

Xtreme H2O

Watersports rentals across from Crab Island

Dolphin tours Jet ski rentals Pontoon rentals
Destin

Gilligan’s Watersports

Jet skis, pontoons, parasailing, and dolphin tours

Jet ski rentals Locally owned Parasailing
Destin

Southern Star Dolphin Cruise

Glass-bottom boat dolphin cruises from HarborWalk Village

Dolphin watching Glass-bottom boat
Destin

Destin Party Boat Fishing (Destiny & Destin Princess)

Deep sea party boat fishing from Destin Harbor

Half- & full-day trips Party boat fishing
Baker

Baker Block Museum

Okaloosa County's history museum and genealogy library

Genealogy library Historic Local history exhibits
Crestview

Emerald Coast Zoo

Small interactive zoo with hands-on animal encounters

Animal encounters Family friendly Hands-on exhibits
Crestview

Twin Hills Park

24-acre city park with splash pad and walking trail

Playground Splash pad Walking trail
Crestview

Exit 4 Escape Rooms of Crestview

Locally owned private escape room adventures

Locally owned Private escape rooms