Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport 1 hr 15
Blue Mountain Beach (25 min)
Known for its low-key atmosphere, this popular beach offers swimming, sunbathing & nearby eateries. Camp Helen State Park (6 min)
Featuring a large coastal dune lake, this vast park offers swimming, hiking & fishing for all ages. Watercolor (24 min) Russell-Fields Pier (19 min)
Popular lookout for fishing, sea turtle spotting & dramatic sunset views over the Gulf of Mexico. Grayton Beach State Park (22 min)
2,000-acre park offering ocean swimming, a boat ramp on a lake, hiking & biking trails, & camping. Frank Brown Park (17 min)
Recreational park offering sports fields, an aquatic center, trails, a fishing pond & dog play area. Gulf World (21 min)
Tropical gardens plus shark feedings, dolphin encounters & sea lion, parrot & dolphin shows. Watersound Origins Village Commons (9 min) Point Washington State Forest (11 min)
State forest featuring several loop trails for hiking & biking, plus camping, hunting & wildlife. Visit South Walton - Visitor Information Center (18 min)
Local tourism center providing maps & information on activities, with a souvenir shop & small pond. Eden Gardens State Park (16 min)
Park featuring manicured gardens & an 1895 mansion known for its Louis XVI furniture. Man in the Sea Museum (15 min)
Museum showcasing the history of scuba diving with displays of artifacts, plus hands-on exhibits. Deer Lake State Park (11 min)
Seaside nature preserve offering beaches, swimming, fishing, picnic spots & bird watching. Conservation Park (18 min)
Expansive green space featuring vast woodland areas with miles of hiking trails. | 
