Water Sports
The best water sports the Emerald Coast has to offer, including fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving, parasailing, jet ski rental, dolphin cruises, etc.
Fishing
Destin is known as the “World’s Luckiest Fishing Village,” The city prides itself on the widest variety of fish species in the area, has direct access to the Gulf of Mexico, and is the nation’s largest commercial fishing fleet.
Okaloosa Island Pier
A popular spot to fish without a boat.
Located at 1030 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
The price for adults looking to fish on the pier is $8. Seniors (65 or older) get a discounted rate of $6. Children ages 6 to 12 years of age are charged $5 to fish, while children under 6 are free. Guests looking to simply walk the pier and spectate are charged a $2 admission fee. Please note that all admissions are good from the time of purchase until midnight that evening.
Captain Experiences
Fishing Charters
Website: The 15 Best Fishing Charters in Destin, FL (Winter 2023) (captainexperiences.com)
Phone number: (850) 842-5532
Located at 210 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541
Kayak
Fishing
Destin
Website: Kayak Fishing Destin | Florida
Phone: (850) 797-9632
Located at 500 Kelly St, Destin, FL 32541
Other Water Sports & Excursions
Destin is a natural playground for water adventures from snorkeling to parasailing to personal watercraft rentals and more!
La Dolce
Vita
This company is a one-stop shop offering beach rental services, water sports rentals, bonfire experience, etc.
Website: La Dolce Vita - Destin and 30a's Premiere Beach Service Company (ldvbeach.com)
Phone: (866) 651-1869
Multiple locations along 30A, including Destin, Miramar Beach, South Walton, & Okaloosa Island.
Flippers Snorkel Adventure Destin
Website: Snorkeling Tours in Destin | Flipper's Adventures (850) 837-0113 (sunshinedestin.com)
Phone number: (850) 837-0113
Located at 500 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541
Pelican
Adventures
Destin
Website: Pelican Adventures of Destin, Florida - Pelican Adventures
Phone: (850) 650-3825
Located at 580 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541
Crab Island Dolphin Tours
Website: Private Captained Charters (crabislanddolphintours.com)
Phone: (850) 803-5466
Located at 314 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541