What to do in Emerald Coast, FL

Activities, attractions and tours

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Destin Bridge along hwy. 98 in the Florida Panhandle.
Early morning sunlight bathing an inlet on Florida's Emerald Coast
Snuggled against the Gulf of Mexico in northwest Florida, Destin is rightfully famed for its sugar-white sands and emerald-hued waters.
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Emerald Coast Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Emerald Coast has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Emerald Coast is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Emerald Coast to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Emerald Coast Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Emerald Coast.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Emerald Coast attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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What to do 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
Sunset over Santa Rosa beach with colorful beach chairs, umbrellas and people swimming, relaxing laid-back along white sandy beaches, turquoise water, gorgeous shade of blue Florida, USA

Four Mile Village

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

Four Mile Village
Beautiful and lavish beach homes overlooking white sandy shore in Destin Florida. Facade of waterfront multi-storey houses against blue sky and clouds background.

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
Everglades sunshine - as the sun is setting

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
Miles of untouched beaches brilliantly white sand, crystal clear turquoise water with gorgeous shade of blue along upscale residential waterfront neighborhood in Santa Rosa, Florida, USA

Crystal Shores

When in Crystal Shores, you can plan a visit to Destin Commons and Emerald Coast Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Crystal Shores
Islamorada turquoise harbor panoramic view on Florida Keys

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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