A stroll along the Destin Boardwalk allows you to take in the sights of the harbor, enjoy the sunshine (or sunset), and take part in some of the many activities the Boardwalk has to offer. The Boardwalk boasts many shopping opportunities, iconic restaurants, children’s activities, access to watersports and boating activities, photo opportunities, and a first-hand look at the World’s Luckiest Fishing Village’s renowned charter fishing fleet.
The west end of the Boardwalk offers the most shopping opportunities, with\upscale resortwear boutiques, designer shoes and sunglass stores, jewelery shops, specialty food stores, and more at HarborWalk Village. As you make your way east along the Boardwalk, you’ll find more activities, booking booths, and convenience type stores.
There is no shortage of good food in Destin, and the Destin Harbor Boardwalk is no exception. Restaurants like Crab Island Cantina, Harry T’s, Aj’s Seafood & Oyster Bar, Dewey Destin’s, the Fisherman’s Wharf, and the Boathouse Oyster Bar are all on on the boardwalk, though some are open seasonally. Restaurants run the length of the Boardwalk, and good food abounds. Many of the restaurants also offer a Cook Your Catch option if you choose to take advantage of the fishing opportunities in the World’s Luckiest Fishing Village!
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| Food Galore |
There are plenty of kids activities on the Boardwalk include the HarborWalk Mining Company, where children can “mine” for precious stones, arrowheads, and shark’s teeth; the inflatable water balls,
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| Water Balls |
Kids love running around in these water balls!
; feeding fish from fish
food dispensers, and of course watching the boats come in with their catches of
the day! It’s also fun to take silly photos at several of the plywood
props. There are also zip lines and a ‘drop’
tower for the oler, more adventurous visitorsSpecial events are hosted along the Destin Boardwalk year-round, from fishing tournaments, to parades, to fireworks displays, to the annual Destin Seafood Festival. There is always something to do and see on the Boardwalk.
The Destin Boardwalk stretches from the east end by the Destin Yacht Club westward to the Harborwalk Village and is accessible year-round. Parking is available to the public in several different lots along the Boardwalk, and is free! So, if you’re looking for an activity that is fun for the whole family, come on down to the Destin Boardwalk, and experience Destin’s true heritage as you stroll along its picturesque walkways. Stop by and see us when you do!
In the parking lot of the Harbor walk you will see a
dolphin tours office. This is what
brought us to the Harborwalk. However
our tour was cancelled and as we were walking the board walk we found two other
tour operators. One was not offering
tours since there boat was in drydock.
The third, Olin Marler, was in operation and running that day so we
booked the tour.
The Hannah Marie runs
Dolphin Cruises daily. This is a family owned and operated cruise and fishing
operation. A dolphin tour is an ideal
way to enjoy a relaxing 1.5 hour cruise watching dolphins play in their natural
habitat. These boats feature a glass bottom viewing area, snack bar, restrooms
and an air conditioned and heated cabin.
The Dolphin Cruises are 1.5 hour narrated cruises through the Destin Harbor, through the East Pass into the Gulf of Mexico and into the Bay. We enjoyed the tour from the bow of the boat so never saw the glass bottom. In the bow there is a lot of noise from wave action and hull slap as you move through the waves so near the break water hearing the narration proved difficult. Also it was not the calmest of days that we chose so as we neared the break water it got pretty rough and we did not venture out far. Fortunately we saw dolphins all the way from the harbor to the breakwater
The tours depart early morning, noon or sunset cruise depending on the season and there is a concession stand on board for light snacks and beverages.
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