Mini golf in Destin, Panama City Beach and Fort Walton Beach is part of the beach-trip routine here, and some of these courses have been running since the 1950s. Add go-karts, arcades and a few late-night spots, and you have an easy answer for the evening after a long beach day, or the afternoon a storm rolls in.
This guide sticks to local and Florida-grown parks, from the giant concrete dinosaurs at Goofy Golf to the three-level go-kart track at The Track in Destin. We skipped the national chains. Hours and prices are as of November 2026; most of these parks shorten hours in the off-season, so check before you go.
Quick answer
- Best all-in-one in Destin: The Track, with go-karts, two mini golf courses, rides and Fat Daddy’s Arcade in one stop.
- Best on Pensacola Beach: UFO’s Mini-Golf, Ice Cream & Arcade, an alien-themed course with ice cream next door.
- Best arcade near Destin: Blast Arcade & Laser Maze at Baytowne Wharf, with 60-plus games and a laser maze.
- Best go-karts on Pensacola Beach: Laguna’s Adventure Park, on the sound side, with a ropes course and tiki bar.
- Most old Florida: Goofy Golf, with one course in Fort Walton Beach and one in Panama City Beach, both dating to the late 1950s.
Mini golf in Destin
The Track
The Track has been on U.S. 98 in Destin since Memorial Day weekend 1989. It is the closest thing to a full amusement stop in town. The headliner is Wild Woody, an elevated go-kart track, with the Slick Track, Family Track and Rookie Track for different ages. The two 18-hole courses, the Island Course and the Mountain Course, are the easiest round of mini golf in Destin to pair with something else.
Everything runs on a points card. A single point is $1, a 60-point card is $55, and attractions cost 6 to 27 points. Mini golf is 13 points and go-karts run 7 to 14. November hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday to Friday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, with longer hours around Thanksgiving week (closed Thanksgiving Day). Kiddie Karts, Baja Buggies and Red Baron Planes are marked temporarily closed. Fat Daddy’s Arcade has more than 50 games. We are working on a full guide to The Track.
Big Kahuna’s Tropical Mini Golf
A short walk west on U.S. 98, Big Kahuna’s Water & Adventure Park has been in Destin since 1986. The adventure side includes Tropical Mini Golf. The park calendar shows it closed through at least December 6, 2026, with 2027 dates still to come, so plan on it for spring and summer trips.
Arcades near Destin
Destin’s best arcade is actually at Baytowne Wharf in Sandestin. Blast Arcade & Laser Maze has more than 60 arcade and redemption games, a laser maze, a Wild West shooting gallery and a green screen photo booth. It is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday to Thursday and until 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. It works well on a rainy afternoon, since the village has shops and food a short walk away.
For more indoor ideas, see our rainy day guide.
Mini golf in Fort Walton Beach
Goofy Golf on Eglin Parkway is the oldest mini golf course in the area. Jimmy Hayes and his son, Buddy, started building it in 1958. It has two 18-hole courses that share a final hole, the snake’s mouth, and a 23-foot T. rex named Hammy that has watched over it for decades.
Fort Walton Beach natives Josh and Anna Calhoon bought the course in 2024 and have kept it cheap on purpose: $6 for adults and $4 for kids (as of November 2026). It is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Combine it with dinner downtown using our Fort Walton Beach guide.
Mini golf on Pensacola Beach
UFO’s Mini-Golf, Ice Cream & Arcade
UFO’s sits at the very start of Via de Luna, close to the Casino Beach end of the island. The alien-themed 18-hole course was renovated recently and runs an evening light show set to music. The ice cream bar and arcade are on site.
Golf is $13 for adults and $10 for kids 11 and under; 5 and under play free. Military rates are $11 for adults and $9 for kids, and there is a $7 weather-day rate. It is open daily 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., with the course closing an hour before the ice cream shop (as of November 2026). It closes on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. The park notes it may close early for weather.
Laguna’s Adventure Park
Laguna’s is on Pensacola Beach Boulevard on Quietwater Sound. It has a go-kart track, a three-story ropes course, zip line rails, climbing walls and a splash pad, plus Baja Coastal Kitchen and a tiki bar. In November, the adventure park and kitchen are open Friday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. There is no mini golf here, so pair it with UFO’s for a full evening. See our guide to things to do in Pensacola Beach for more.
Mini golf and go-karts in Panama City Beach
Panama City Beach has the most mini golf on the coast. Most of it sits on Front Beach Road, so you can see three or four courses from the car on one drive.
Goofy Golf Panama City Beach
Lee Koplin, a welder, built this Goofy Golf in 1959, and his daughter Michelle owns it today. The two 18-hole courses are crowded with oversized sculptures: a Sphinx, a giant monkey, a dinosaur, an alien cyclops and a tiki head you can climb for a view. A round is $14, and it is cash only (there is an ATM on site). Call (850) 234-6403 for hours.
Coconut Creek Family Fun Park
Coconut Creek has three 18-hole courses: two tropical courses with waterfalls and the sea-themed Washed Ashore course. The Gran Maze is a giant human-size maze, a good change of pace for older kids. Kids 5 and under play free. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Sunday to Thursday and until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. It is closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Hidden Lagoon Super Racetrack and Golf
Hidden Lagoon is family-owned and sits on Front Beach Road. Super Golf opened in 1986, and the Super Racetrack followed in 1991. The track is close to a mile long. The two 18-hole courses split by difficulty: the kid-friendly Fountain Course and the harder Waterfall Course. Drivers must be at least 58 inches tall to drive alone. Hours are not posted online, so call ahead at (850) 234-9289.
Race City
Race City is the thrill pick. The PCB 500 go-kart track rises more than 40 feet, and the park also has a roller coaster, a log flume, a Skycoaster, bumper boats, a 9-hole black light mini golf course and an indoor arcade. The indoor areas make it a rain-or-shine option. It showed closed on some November weekdays, so check the hours page on its site before you drive over.
Emerald Falls Family Recreation Center
On Thomas Drive near Grand Lagoon, Emerald Falls has two 18-hole mini golf courses, two go-kart tracks, an indoor arcade and a mini amusement park for small kids. It is the closest option if you are staying near St. Andrews State Park. Call (850) 233-1509 for current hours.
For the bigger attractions on the same strip, see our Panama City Beach family attractions guide.
Price check: mini golf on the Emerald Coast
| Course | Town | Courses | Adult round | Extras |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Track | Destin | 2 x 18 holes | 13 points ($1 a point) | Go-karts, rides, arcade |
| Goofy Golf | Fort Walton Beach | 2 x 18 holes | $6 (kids $4) | Oldest course in the area |
| UFO’s | Pensacola Beach | 1 x 18 holes | $13 (kids $10) | Ice cream, arcade |
| Goofy Golf | Panama City Beach | 2 x 18 holes | $14, cash only | Climbable sculptures |
| Coconut Creek | Panama City Beach | 3 x 18 holes | Call or check site | Gran Maze |
| Hidden Lagoon | Panama City Beach | 2 x 18 holes | Call | Mile-long go-kart track |
| Race City | Panama City Beach | 9-hole black light | Check site | Go-karts, coaster, arcade |
Prices as of November 2026. Check before you go.
Before you go
- Off-season hours: Most parks shorten hours from November to February, and some open only on weekends. Big Kahuna’s is closed for the season. Call ahead on weekdays.
- Storm note: Pensacola Beach is still rebuilding after Hurricane Isaias in October 2026. UFO’s and Laguna’s show regular hours, but call ahead before you make the drive over the bridge.
- Bring cash: Goofy Golf in Panama City Beach is cash only, and older parks may prefer it.
- Height rules: Go-kart tracks set minimum heights for solo drivers, and shorter kids usually ride with an adult. Check the posted rules at each track.
- Go after dark: Summer evenings are cooler and the lit courses look their best. Evenings are also the busiest time, so expect lines for go-karts in summer.
Planning a full family trip? Start with our Destin with kids guide and our upcoming Emerald Coast with kids guide.
Mini Golf and Arcades FAQ
What is the best mini golf in Destin? The Track is the most convenient, with two 18-hole courses plus go-karts and an arcade on U.S. 98. For a classic course, drive 20 minutes west to Goofy Golf in Fort Walton Beach, where a round is $6 for adults.
Where is the oldest mini golf on the Emerald Coast? Goofy Golf. The Fort Walton Beach course was started in 1958, and the Panama City Beach course opened in 1959. Both still have their original oversized sculptures.
Is there mini golf on Pensacola Beach? Yes. UFO’s Mini-Golf, Ice Cream & Arcade is at the start of Via de Luna, open daily from 9 a.m. Adults pay $13 and kids 11 and under pay $10 (as of November 2026).
Where can you ride go-karts in Panama City Beach? Hidden Lagoon has a track close to a mile long, Race City has the PCB 500, a track more than 40 feet tall, and Emerald Falls on Thomas Drive has two tracks.
Are there arcades in Destin? Yes. Fat Daddy’s Arcade at The Track has more than 50 games, and Blast Arcade & Laser Maze at Baytowne Wharf in Sandestin has more than 60, plus a laser maze.
Is mini golf open in winter on the Emerald Coast? Most courses stay open year-round with shorter hours. Big Kahuna’s closes for the season, and some parks open only on weekends in winter, so call ahead.
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