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Things to Do in Destin
Things to do in Destin with address, hours and fees, read 15 Oct 2026: Crab Island, state parks, HarborWalk Village, the national seashore, beach flags.
Destin
Florida Panhandle beach town on the Emerald Coast, known for white sand and green water.
Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin on 9 October 2026 with 105 mph winds, say the National Hurricane Center and the Florida Department of Transportation. On 15 October, Florida State Parks listed Topsail Hill as closed and Grayton Beach as open for day use only. The National Park Service listed its Okaloosa Area as closed until further notice. Status can change day to day, so check the morning you go.
Plan on a car. The Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport says no public transportation serves it. Henderson Beach State Park charges $6 a vehicle. Since 15 May 2026, every visitor there needs a day-use reservation. You reach Crab Island with a boat operator. One catamaran tour leaves from Destin Harbor and runs 3.5 hours.
In Okaloosa County, a double red flag means the water is closed to the public. The county's guide also bans glass and pets other than service animals on the beach. October averages a high of 80.9 F and 2.82 inches of rain. Hurricane season runs 1 June to 30 November.
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