Emerald Coast

Travel Guide

Emerald Coast
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Okaloosa Island featuring general coastal views and views
Okaloosa Island showing tranquil scenes
Okaloosa Island which includes a sandy beach

Where to stay in Emerald Coast

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Crystal Beach

If you're spending some time in Crystal Beach, Henderson Beach State Park and Henderson Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Crystal Beach
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Four Mile Village

If you're spending some time in Four Mile Village, Topsail Hill Preserve State Park and Miramar Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Four Mile Village
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Frangista Beach

Frangista Beach might not have many top sights, but Miramar Beach and Golf Course At Seascape Resort are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Frangista Beach
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Gulf Pines

While Gulf Pines might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links and Silver Sands Premium Outlets.

Gulf Pines
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Indian Bayou

While visiting Indian Bayou, you might make a stop by sights like Choctawhatchee Bay and Indian Bayou Golf Club.

Indian Bayou
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Avalon Beach Estates

While Avalon Beach Estates isn't home to many top sights, Miramar Beach and The Golf Garden of Destin are some notable places to visit nearby.

Avalon Beach Estates
The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
4 out of 5
Miracle Strip Parkway Southeast, 1500, Fort Walton Beach, FL
The price is P16,013 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
P16,013
P20,343 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,627 reviews)
"Loved the beach house and the views. The beach location was perfect. The grotto pool was so awesome, but a little too cold to enjoy from all the rain. Will for sure be back!"

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin Grand Boulevard
Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin Grand Boulevard
3 out of 5
100 Grand Blvd, Miramar Beach, Miramar Beach, FL
The price is P6,901 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
P6,901
P7,729 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Miramar Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,210 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel in a great location."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin Grand Boulevard
Days Inn by Wyndham Destin
Days Inn by Wyndham Destin
2.5 out of 5
1029 Highway 98 East, Hwy 98 And Airport Road, Destin, FL
The price is P6,343 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
P6,343
P7,679 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Destin. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
5.6/10 (1,001 reviews)
We had a great time!
"We booked this hotel for our first trip to Destin and it was perfect. It was close to everything, staff was beyond helpful and so nice, it was just what we needed for our quick family get away. We would stay here again. It’s a great place for a more reasonable priced place to stay."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Destin
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
4 out of 5
9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy W, Miramar Beach, Miramar Beach, FL
Stay at this 4-star beach condo in Miramar Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,698 reviews)
"the property was beautiful loved everything"

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
Club Destin Condos
Club Destin Condos
2.5 out of 5
1085 US-98, Destin, FL
Stay at this apartment in Destin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (749 reviews)
"Spacious rooms, large kitchen and living room. Lots of chairs. Friendly staff. What I did not like: I felt unsafe not being able to have a second method of locking the three doors from the inside. The people that smoke weed in the parkinglot make me hate my choice of selecting this location."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

Club Destin Condos
SunDestin Beach Resort
SunDestin Beach Resort
3 out of 5
1040 Hwy 98 East, Destin, FL
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Destin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Popular attractions Destin Beaches and Big Kahuna's Water and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,974 reviews)
"Unit was nice. Kitchen was very functional, a good variety of small appliances. Nice newer stove and fridge - ice maker was a PLUS!! If you like a "softer" mattress - then you'll like the bed. The sofa/bed in the living room needs attention. If its "new" it was a cheap purchase, and if its "old" ..."

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2025

SunDestin Beach Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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