About Destin Florida

Destin is Named After the Destin Family

Some have called Destin the Crown Jewel of the Gulf Coast. The crystal clear Emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico, beaches of soft white sand and relaxing atmosphere make Destin, Florida a wonderland.

Complimenting the stunning beaches, are water sports like fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving, parasailing, and all types of boating. Destin has the largest fishing fleet in the United States and is truly "The luckiest fishing Village in the World." Red snapper, triggerfish and amberjack are amoung more than 200 species caught by anglers from the Gulf. Charter boats troll the coast, finding cobia, black fin tuna, king mackerel, bluefish, barracuda and Spanish mackerel. Offshore, trollers can find blue marlin, wahoo, sailfish and see the stunning views of Destin Florida real estate.

Other attractions include golf, water parks, shopping, arts and entertainment. Every type of relaxing activity is available in Destin from gently strolling through a scenic state park, taking in a movie, whipping around in a go-cart to whisking down a giant water slide. Taking a beach break is part of the life-style in Destin. Destin is also a golfer's paradise with more than six top internationally ranked courses. Destin has also become a major destination for scuba diving.

Sightseeing By Boat. Whether a sunset cruise, a glass bottom boat or a high-speed racer, Destin offers visitors as exciting experience on our beautiful waterways. Enjoy seeing dolphins dancing along in the Gulf's surf of your sightseeing excursion.

Whether it be fishing, golf, shopping, dining, or any of the other many activities, you'll find it in Destin. There are more than 50 restaurants from casual to fine dining. A new major shopping center, Destin Commons just opened last year attracting thousands, many of whom would love to own their own piece of Destin Florida real estate.

Destin is a major tourist destination and is booming with growth. The City only has 17,600 full time residents, but many more make Destin their second home for many weeks or months during the year. The local economy is mainly dependent on tourists as is the majority of Florida. It's a place to relax or if you like kick up your heels at one of the many nightclubs the community has to offer.There are plenty of cocktail lounges and taverns to enjoy a drink or two. The nightlife is active with many dance clubs for all ages to enjoy.

Destin's growth didn't happen overnight. It's taken more than 30 years to develop Destin Florida real estate, and more and more people are coming all the time to enjoy the good life Destin has to offer.

The good times roll in Destin as the spring weather warms into summer. The heat can top 90 degrees in August and September, but there's plenty of air-conditioning to go around, and the inviting water is always near-by to cool off. Utility bills are kept fairly low by the local utility companies. The local economy is rich with growth and the outlook is prosperous. With 83 million baby-boomers in the United States, demand for second homes, investment properties and vacation homes and condos in our area is high.

Mike Colpitts
100% Realty, Inc.
(850) 622-1016