Destin's two large open-air retail centers combine shopping, dining, and family entertainment.
An open-air lifestyle mall with national retailers, restaurants, a movie theater, and family attractions including a splash pad, carousel, and ropes course — a good rainy-day option.
A pedestrian village within the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort featuring shops, restaurants, a nightly free entertainment schedule in summer, and a zipline adventure course.
A large water park with slides, a lazy river, and a wave pool, plus an adjoining adventure park with mini golf and go-karts — a top pick for families with kids.
Tips for Shopping & Markets
- Baytowne Wharf hosts free live music most summer evenings
- Big Kahuna's gets crowded midday in summer — arrive at opening