Crab Shack
by Aliseeya about Crab Shack
This is one of the first restaurants I ate at after moving to Destin. It is located in the Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island. It is very big, touristy, and located almost on the beach. The food was good, but nothing too special. Their menu is typical of most seafood restaurants around Destin. It has a very convienent location, and would be perfect for lunch or dinner after a day on the beach. However, if you are looking for high quality seafood, look elsewhere.
Overall its a good place to eat at. Nothing too special about it, I haven't been back since that inital visit. But it has a fun atmosphere and is very family friendly.
Surfing/Kitesurfing
by Aliseeya
The best places to surf in Destin are: on Okaloosa Island, right before the Destin bridge (ocean side, of course), and in front of the Boardwalk. If you don't have your own board, or need lessons, there are plenty of surf shops both in Destin and in downtown fort walton. In addition, most also offer kitesailing lessons and equipment.
Destiny?
by mrsibf
This city's motto is "the world's luckiest fishing village" - I suppose because it's got just about everything, not just fish, although it has one of the largest deep sea sport fishing fleets in Florida. Best times to visit are Spring and Fall. The tourists descend in hordes in June thru September.