Why You Should Visit Destin, Florida

Best known for its white sand beaches and emerald green waters, Destin is the most visited city along the Emerald Coast because its atmosphere and offerings attract visitors from all over the world! We’ve outlined a few aspects of what makes this coastal community so special. 
  
Fishing village
You may have heard Destin referred to as "The World's Luckiest Fishing Village" and there’s good reason why. From its inception, the city Destin has been known for its abundance of fishing. To this day, Destin is still home to the largest fleet of charter fishing vessels in the state. Be sure to make time to set sail on a fishing charter on your Emerald Coast vacation. You’ll have a great time and won’t regret hitting the waters in the world’s luckiest fishing village. 
  
Restaurants 
Along with new, modern restaurants popping up all of the time, Destin has many staples that have been bringing patrons back for decades. For example, Dewey Destin's is a shack on the water that transports restaurant guests back to the area’s look and feel of the 1800s. The atmosphere of many Destin restaurants gives Destin a small-town feel, reminding locals and visitors alike of the history of the fishing village that has exploded into a sought-after vacation destination throughout the years. 
  
Unique beaches
Destin has some of the whitest beach sand in the entire world, making the gorgeous scene one that travelers return to year after year. Where does all of this white sand come from? The Appalachian Mountains. Yes, that's right. The sand flows down the Apalachicola River and is deposited into the Gulf of Mexico creating the soft white beaches we all know and love. 
  
Love for tourists 
Destin thrives on the support from the millions of visitors it receives each year. According to 2016 data, the city only has approximately 14,000 residents, meaning that the city greatly depends on tourists. Destin is filled with restaurants, attractions, shopping and more that will keep any visitors entertained throughout their stay. The fact that travelers are happily welcomed to the area each year keeps them coming back.  
  
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Published on Tuesday, October 2, 2018