Gulfarium CARE Center Kicks Off 2025 Turtle Season with First Public Release
Destin–Fort Walton Beach, FL – May 19, 2025 – This morning at Henderson Beach State Park, a joyful crowd of beachgoers, marine life enthusiasts, and families gathered to witness the Gulfarium CARE Center’s first public sea turtle release of the 2025 season. Under sunny skies and calm surf, three rehabilitated juvenile sea turtles—Riorson, Pee-wee, and Peony—were successfully returned to the Gulf. This release marks the start of what is anticipated to be a busy season for the CARE Center, which has already
City of Destin Parking Passes Available
The City of Destin will once again issue free annual parking passes for Destin residents who reside within the incorporated area of Destin (limit of two passes per household) for use in paid parking areas along Scenic Highway 98 in Crystal Beach, Gulf Shore Drive on Holiday Isle and the Destin Harbor District parking area. Passes can be obtained at Destin City Hall or Destin Community Center. Residents must provide a valid driver license showing Destin residency, as well as their vehicle tag and
Destin’s Newest Hotel Offers Fun, Affordable Option for Families
On Sept. 12, Tru by Hilton Destin celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting. Enjoy your Destin vacation with a hotel experience from Hilton that's vibrant, affordable and young-at-heart. Destin's newest hotel is conveniently located near shops, restaurants, and the beautiful Henderson Beach State Park, which offers more than 6,000 feet of sugary white sand along the famous clear emerald green Gulf waters. Designed to accommodate families, many guest rooms feature an alcove with bunk beds. WiFi
Gulfarium C.A.R.E. Center Successfully Releases Three More Rehabilitated Sea Turtles
The Gulfarium's C.A.R.E. Center successfully released another three rehabilitated sea turtle patients on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at Henderson Beach State Park in Destin, Florida. So far this year the Gulfarium C.A.R.E. Center has taken in 91 sea turtles due to strandings, and has released 61 of them. Today, three sea turtles, two Loggerheads and one Kemps ridley, were returned to the Gulf of Mexico. Several dedicated C.A.R.E Center staff team members and their volunteers, as well as numerous beachgoers
