Where is Destin City, Florida - Location Map, Travel Info, Facts

Destin is a city located in Okaloosa County, Florida.

Destin City Location Map, Florida

Where is Destin City Located?

Destin City is a popular vacation destination located in the northwest coast of Florida, United States. The city is located on a peninsula separating the Gulf of Mexico from Choctawhatchee Bay. Destin City is famous for its beautiful beaches, crystal-clear waters, and abundant marine life.

One of the main attractions of Destin is its emerald-green waters, which are caused by the reflection of the sun's rays off the white sand bottom of the Gulf of Mexico. This creates a unique and stunning visual experience that draws visitors from all over the world.

Destin also offers a variety of outdoor activities, such as fishing, boating, parasailing, and snorkeling. Visitors can take a dolphin-watching tour, explore the local nature trails, or simply relax on one of the many beaches.

Its natural beauty and outdoor activities, Destin has a vibrant food and drink scene. There are many restaurants serving fresh seafood and other local specialties, as well as bars and nightclubs for those looking for a lively nightlife.

Destin City Facts & Information:

CountryUnited States
StateFlorida
CountyOkaloosa
LocationLocated on Florida's Emerald Coast
Coordinates: 30°23′36″N 86°28′31″W
Total Area7.66 sq mi (19.83 km2)
Land Area7.49 sq mi (19.41 km2)
Water Area0.16 sq mi (0.42 km2)
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population (2020)13,931
• Density1,859.20/sq mi (717.82/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST), DST - UTC-5 (CDT)
• Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes32540-32541
Area code(s)850
FIPS code12-17325
GNIS feature ID281516
AirportDestin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS / KVPS)
Websitewww.cityofdestin.com

Top Things to Do in Destin City

The top attractions to visit in Destin are: Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park, The Track - Destin, Destin Harbor Boardwalk, Crab Trap Destin, Destin History & Fishing Museum, James Lee Beach, Destin Snorkel, June White Decker Park, James Lee Park, Shores at Crystal Beach Park, Destin East Jetty, Mattie Kelly Park and Nature Walk, Mobile Sports Banana Boat Rides, Clement Taylor Park, Destin Crab Island Adventures, Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park, Davis Bayous Area Gulf Islands National, Friends of Emerald Coast State Parks, Grayton Beach State Park, Wild Willy's Adventure Zone, John Beasley Park, Fort Pickens, Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier, Navarre Beach Marine Park