Things to Do in Destin at Night

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Destin

is an American city on the Gulf of Mexico, located on the Emerald Coast in Florida.

Its uniqueness is the incomparable white sandy beaches with emerald green clear water.

Once upon a time there was a small fishing village in these territories.

Then the settlement received the status of a city and was named after Captain Leonard, who settled here in the 19th century and became engaged in fishing.

The sand on the local beaches is not ordinary – it is extremely soft and fine, it descends from the

Appalachian mountains

with the help of the river current.

Opposite Destin on the other side of the bay is the

Mexican city

of Cancun.

There is even a local joke that the local seagulls understand two languages – English and Spanish.

Best Things to do in Destin at Night with Family

The resort town is ideal for families with children who like to build sand castles and spend hours barefoot on the beach.

Here are some activities you can at night with your family:

Night Fishing

Destin also

bears

the humble name of The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village, and as such, Destin has the largest fleet of Florida fishing boats!

Fishing in Destin is equated with a magical rite.

At the Florida airport, guests are greeted by fish ornaments laid out on the walls.

The 1,200 miles of coastline have created a distinctive way of life, of which fishing is an integral part.

Destin is considered the fishing capital of the world, in the surrounding waters there is a great variety of sport and commercial fish species.

Sea bass lives along the coastline; it is hunted from sailboats.

Here, the best freshwater reservoirs and ocean spaces are waiting for beginners and professionals.

There is a joke among local fishermen that it is impossible to leave here without a catch, the fish itself jumps on the hook.

Want to check it out?

Then go for a night fishing with your children.

The experienced guys will help you fishing and will be with you who have dedicated their entire life to fishing this area.

Have a Night Pirate Cruise with Disco

Give your children a chance to sit in the captain’s chair and pretend they’re steering the boat.

The Pirate Cruise is designed for kids with lots of fun and interaction with the crew dressed as pirates.

At the end of the cruise children will get a treasure chest surprise and then will sing some fun songs to get everyone dancing , even our children pulled us into the dancefloor =)…

Go to Big Kahuna’s Water & Adventure Park

Water slides, rides, arcades and much more will help you to create lots of memories and have fun for sure especially with stars above.

You can spend a whole day at

Big Kahuna Water Park

, where you can find fun slides and rafting for the big kids and a more relaxed kids’ corner for the little ones…

Watch the fireworks at the Destin Harbor Boardwalk

I strongly recommend visiting Destin Harbor, there is a lot to see: boats, yachts.

You can buy excursions, for example, look at the dolphins at sunset, they are very beautiful!

Here you can find the waterfront is lined with restaurants, bars, shops, attractions and entertainment for the whole family.

Here you can try the local cuisine, buy souvenirs, look at yachts and boats, as well as go fishing or cruise around the bay.

The embankment often hosts various events such as concerts, festivals and celebrations.

In the evening there are always fireworks and different shows.

On Tuesdays there is a live concert.

Once we got to the parade, it was a lot of fun!

Things to Do in Destin at Night

Things to Do in Destin at Night

Does Destin Have Nightlife?

Yes,

Destin has a vival nightlife.

Clubs, restaurants, concerts, plays, and more make places like the Destin Harbor are vibrant.

Daily occurrences of performances, concerts, plays, cultural events, and exhibitions are also fairly prevalent.

What Do People Look for at Destin Beach at Night?

Usually they are families with kids or occasionally fishers who walk at

Destin Beach

at night and they are searching for ghost crabs at night.

The crabs briefly go completely still when a flashlight shines on them, making them look like deer in headlights.

Crabs emerge from their burrows to the surface in search of food, mostly at night.

Crabs are predators and scavengers, they prey on mollusks of the genus Donax and crustaceans from the superfamily Hippoidea, and also feed on carrion, household waste, and newborn turtles.

Do Beaches Close at Night in Destin Florida?

Yes, the public beaches are open from

dawn to dusk

.

As for

private beaches

, you can stay as late as you want there.

Basically, people here live by the same rules as in the rest of America, but there are some nuances.

For example, in almost any city in the United States, one cannot be in parks or on beaches after sunset – this will immediately attract the attention of the police.

But in the resorts of Florida, In Miami for example, you can safely walk or go for a swim in the ocean at night, and this will not surprise anyone.

Almost all clubs, restaurants and bars are open until dawn, while in most states they close at 01:00 at the latest.

Can You Drink Alcohol on a Beach in Destin?

No,

Drinking alcoholic beverages

in public places of the city is prohibited.

But in the bars of Destin you can order alcohol until 05:00, and in some stores in Downtown it is sold 24 hours.

People under the age of 21 are prohibited from drinking any alcoholic beverages – even when accompanied by adults or at home.

Can you walk around Destin with alcohol?

No, it is not allowed.

Drinking alcoholic beverages in public places of the city is prohibited…

Things to Do in Destin at Night

Things to Do in Destin at Night

Can you smoke on the beach in Destin?

Yes

Florida has rather lenient laws

for smokers when compared to other US states.

For example, here you can walk the streets with a cigarette, and the owners of hotels, restaurants and bars have the right to choose whether or not to allow visitors to smoke.

However, you should be careful – the fine for violating the ban is from 50 to 250 dollars.

Things to Do in Destin at Night

Things to Do in Destin at Night

What is the best month to go to Destin, Florida?

 I can definitely say that a

trip to Destin in spring

and early summer is the best option both in terms of prices, not a very large number of tourists, and weather.

Not so hot yet, but already good.

And in the fall, you can generally get into one of the hurricanes that regularly attack the southeast coast of Florida.

What is the Cheapest Month to stay in Destin?

The most affordable times of year to travel to Destin, Florida are from November through February.

 

At this time you can find the

cheapest accommodation

.

 

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