Springs Near Destin and the Emerald Coast: Where to Swim, Dive and Paddle
The best springs near Destin and the Emerald Coast: Ponce de Leon, Morrison, Vortex, Econfina Creek and more, with fees,…
The Emerald Coast Journal
Beaches & Outdoors
The best beaches from Pensacola to Panama City Beach, plus state parks, sandbars, fishing piers and the outdoor spots worth the drive.
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The Best Sunset Spots on the Emerald Coast
The best sunset spots on the Emerald Coast, from Jaco's on Pensacola Bay to Schooners' sunset cannon, rooftop bars on…
Dolphin Cruises on the Emerald Coast: Destin, Fort Walton Beach and Panama City Beach
Dolphin cruises on the Emerald Coast: glass-bottom boats in Destin, quiet electric cruises, WaveRunner tours and charters in Panama City…
Crab Island Destin: How to Get There and What to Know
Crab Island isn't an island. It's Destin's famous sandbar. How to get there by pontoon, jet ski or charter, what…
Destin and Okaloosa Island Beaches: A Local’s Guide
Henderson Beach, James Lee Park, Norriego Point, Crab Island and Okaloosa Island's best accesses, with the parking and reservation rules…
The Best Beaches on the Emerald Coast: A Town-by-Town Guide
A local's town-by-town guide to the best Emerald Coast beaches, from Perdido Key to Panama City Beach, with parking, state…
Emerald Coast State Parks and Natural Wonders: A Local’s Guide
From Gulf Islands National Seashore to the rare coastal dune lakes of South Walton, a west-to-east tour of the wild places behind the famous sand.