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
Okaloosa County Destin-Fort Walton Beach Tourism Seeks Volunteers for Earth Day Cleanup
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Tourism and Saltwater Restaurants is excited to host the Earth Day Cleanup on Saturday, April 29, 2023 from 8-10 a.m. Volunteers from businesses, government agencies, communities and families are all welcome to attend. The goal of the cleanup is to remove as much trash and debris from local beaches. There are multiple locations where volunteers of all ages can participate. Join this local effort at any of the below cleanup locations by registering here. • The Boardwalk on Okaloosa
Local Volunteers Needed for International Coastal Cleanup
Saltwater Restaurants and Destin-Fort Walton Beach Tourism is excited to host the International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, September 17, 2022 from 8-10AM. For over 35 years, Ocean Conservancy has held the International Coastal Cleanup® which is a global event that prides itself in, “harnessing the power of people to fight ocean trash.” The goal of the cleanup is to remove as much trash and debris from local beaches and there are multiple locations where volunteers of all ages can participate. Join our
10th Annual Paddle at the Park Features Standup Paddle Board Races for All Age & Skill Levels
The 10th Annual Paddle at the Park Sponsored by HCA Florida Destin Emergency, a standup paddle board race event, will take place on Saturday, Aug. 20, in the beautiful emerald-green Gulf waters at Henderson Beach State Park in Destin, Fla. It offers races for all age and skill levels, with its Kids’ Fun Paddle, 1-Mile Beginner Ride, 3-Mile Recreational Race, and 6-Mile Elite Race. The weekend fun begins on Friday, Aug. 19, with a Racer Welcome Party at BOTE, an international paddle board