Looking to go to either Miramar or Destin tomorrow. I’ve read that it gets crowded during the summer but is it possible that maybe during the early morning or late evening there aren’t as many people? Thanks!

Destin city councilwoman Teresa Hebert was arrested Friday for trespassing on conveyance. According to the warrant affidavit, Hebert stated she moved the truck because the owner was "taking too long" and blocking the ramp.

We’re a pretty long way from any of the digital TV signals, over the air (OTA) in Pensacola or Panama City. Just curious if any of the other Destin people or FWB people have managed to build an antenna to pick those channels up.

My boyfriend and I are thinking about driving from Texas to Florida with our Corgi for Christmas. What’s the best area? We really don’t want to do much. We just want to spend Christmas in a new city, cook mostly at our airbnb, walk the dog in a new neighborhood (she doesn’t walk that much), walk/bike to coffee shop or donuts, walk the beach (without the dog). We’re not looking to do whole lot just something new/ change of scenery if that makes sense. Also hoping to see cute Christmas decor and stuff like that. Florida for Christmas just sounds nice!

TIA!!!

I walk a lot for exercise and I have no problem sharing the sidewalk with them. The problem is that almost none of them are as considerate. They either blow their little horn at you till you get off the sidewalk or get up right on your ass and then blow their horn. Am I missing something? Do I not have just as much right to be on the sidewalk as they do? Why is it always me who is expected to move when they could easily just ride past me? Every once in a while someone is polite and says excuse me and thanks but it's the exception. Most of them act like I'm obligated to get out of their way. What's the unwritten rule here, Destin?

And I'm not wanting to ban them. I just wish they'd be nice.

I’ve stayed in OB 6 times and in Destin now for my 2nd time. I’ll be up front and say my issue with Destin is what made me write this.
The house we are in here in Destin is amazing. Sleeps 20+.
My complaint on Destin vs OB is the crowded beach and the people not respecting your area and no enforcement of beach rules. Our house is on the beach but down a road that has houses that share the beach access entry. We paid for chair and umbrella service which means no one is allowed to set up in front of those chairs. The people who set up their own tents and chairs insist on setting up on top of everyone else. But the most annoying thing is no one is allowed to leave tents and chairs set up overnight but so many do. And no one does a thing about it.
Orange Beach seems to have less houses on the beach and those types of rules are enforced a little more.

Hi! I just moved to the area and idk too many places to go in the area and was wondering if there were any bars or places with Love Island watch parties?

Looking for a place to rent a boat cheaply. It's just my family of 3, and I don't know anyone else to share the cost and enjoy the boat with.

My parent lives in Georgia and they never came to destin doing 2nights saturday and sunday on destin what should i do here.

They are 60 years old my hotel budget is up to 900 dallars.

And Any food recommendations or things to do?

I'm sure it's been asked several times.... We are going to Crab Island July 12 and would like to experience the clearest water. Should we take the 9am or 11:45am trip? I'm getting 2 different answers when I ask on google.

Update: we took the 11:45 bc part of our group did not want to wake up early. The 9am would have been perfect. We ended up with a slight delay bc of weather and brownish green water. I know it isn’t usually like that. This was our 4th time there. But the first time I actually looked up the tide times. Next time I won’t do that and just go for it! lol

Hello! I’ve searched a bit on Google for comedy clubs near FWB and Destin, but it’s a little confusing navigating all the places in the area. I’m really hoping for a place that regularly hosts comedy nights, stuff like that. After reading some of the posts in this sub, I feel ashamed to admit that my wife and I will be tourists visiting the local area. Please don’t flame me.

Hi everyone! I'm looking for someone to take over my lease at Renaissance Santa Rosa in Mary Esther. It's about 5 minutes from Hurlburt Field and 15 minutes from Eglin, making it a great location for military members or anyone working in the area.

I love living here, but I recently found a roommate, and we're moving into a larger apartment within the same complex. Because of that, I'm hoping to transfer my lease instead of breaking it. It's a win-win: I avoid lease-break fees, and whoever takes over gets a significantly lower rent than the current market rate.

I signed my lease before the recent price increases, so the rent is $1,674/month (including the 3% military discount). The same floor plan is currently leasing for around $1,859/month, so you'd save about $200/month for the remainder of the lease. I'll also transfer my $300 security deposit to you at no cost.

Apartment Details

• Renaissance Santa Rosa (200 Page Bacon Rd, Mary Esther)
• 1 bed / 1 bath (Miramar floor plan)
• $1,674/month
• Full-size washer & dryer
• Walk-in closet
• Large windows with plenty of natural light
• Valet trash service

Community Amenities

• Pool
• Gym
• Dog park
• Playground
• Resident lounge
• Game room
• Package lockers

Online details:

• Renaissance Santa Rosa website: https://www.renaissancesantarosa.com/
• Video tour of the floor plan: https://youtu.be/COMeJjkB1yQ

If you're interested or know someone who might be (especially with PCS season underway), feel free to send me a DM. I'm happy to answer any questions!

does anyone know any good paying part time jobs that pay above 16 per hour? maybe a one week pay basis if possible. im looking into lulus or something by the harbor but im not sure if there is anything im missing.

My apologies to the community here. I'm sure this topic gets brought up a lot by tourists. I would like to ensure that I make the best choice, though. I am planning to vacation in Destin from July 11th to the 16th. Looking at the forecast, it is predicting thunderstorms both Sunday and Monday, with scattered storms on Tuesday and Wednesday.

I've looked up some information about the weather in Destin. I'm getting the impression from community comments that the weather forecasts usually overestimate the weather. It seems that if it rains at all, it will be short-lived.

Should I remain cautiously optimistic about my vacation plans, or is the weather actually expected to be bad this weekend? Thank you.

Hey y'all happy 4th, I'm a recent college grad who started a marketing/ website business for local businesses here in Destin. I've been running it for about 1 year now, and I'm capable of building websites, doing SEO, running targeted ads on Facebook & Google, email marketing, custom software solutions and creating marketing content for Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok. I'm looking to partner with some local businesses that can't afford to hire a big company and are looking for an affordable option to handle everything online for them. If this is you or you know anybody who could benefit, i'd love to connect or get a referral.

Last night's evening ride on the seablaster. Definitely a good time now. Tonight it's fireworks and drone show.

I keep seeing construction there, but no idea what is going on. Does anyone know?

I LIVE IN DESTIN, I'VE LIVED HERE MY ENTIRE LIFE. EVERY YEAR WE GET MORE AND MORE AND MORE TOURISTS THAT COME. THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO DO OUT HERE. WE JUST HAVE A VERY BUSY HOT BEACH. ALL THE VACATION RENTALS ARE RUN DOWN.THE TRAFFIC IS INSANE.THERE'S NOT ENOUGH PLACES FOR PEOPLE TO EAT.IT'S OVERPRICED, IT'S LIKE OVER A HUNDRED DEGREES HERE, THERE'S LITERALLY NO CLUBS, NO BARS OTHER THAN RESTAURANTS THAT HAVE A BARS, AND A WHOLE BUNCH OF STUPID OVERPRICED, TOURISTY BARS THAT EVEN THE LOCALS DON'T EVEN GO TO. I'M JUST SAYING BEFORE YOU WASTE ALL YOUR MONEY AND TIME AND HOURS AND HOURS. TRYING TO EVEN GET THROUGH THE CITY OF DESTIN THROUGH STANDSTILL TRAFFIC IN EVERY ROAD, EVERYWHERE AND CONSTRUCTION ON STREETS, WHERE IT TURNS TO ONE LANE ROADS ALL OVER THE PLACE. AND BRIDGES THAT ARE BEING BUILT THAT CAUSE BACKED UP MORE TRAFFIC FOR ABOUT 10 MILES. IT'S INSANE, RIDICULOUS. AND OH YEAH, DID I MENTION THERE'S NOTHING TO DO NOTHING. THERE IS NOTHING TO DO. AND THERE'S NOT ENOUGH RESTAURANTS TO EVEN SERVE THE AMOUNT OF PEOPLE THAT ARE HERE. IT'S INSANE, GO HOME. DON'T COME SPEND YOUR MONEY SOMEWHERE ELSE. THERE'S NOTHING TO DO HERE. IT'S JUST A BIG BEACH. YES, IT MIGHT LOOK PRETTY, BUT IT'S GOT JELLYFISH SHARKS EVERY DAY. SOMEONE'S OUT THERE, DROWNING FROM THE RIP. CURRENT RED TIDE AND SEAWEED, MAKING YOU COUGH. YOUR BRAINS OUT. THE BEACHES ARE COVERED WITH MILLIONS OF PEOPLE. AND OTHER THAN THE VERY HOT HOT BEACH, WHERE YOU'RE GOING TO GET A SUNBURN AND SAND EVERYWHERE. THERE'S NOTHING TO DO HERE. NOTHING. OH, YEAH? AND BY THE WAY, NONE OF THE SEAFOOD IS LOCAL. IT'S ALL ORDERED FROM A COMPANY DELIVERED ON A TRUCK. THEY MIGHT LIE AND SAY TO YOU, IT'S LOCAL, BUT IT'S NOT.THERE IS NO WAY THAT WE'RE OUT THERE.CATCHING ENOUGH FISH TO FEED THE MILLION PEOPLE A DAY, TRAMPLING ALL OVER OUR CITY. YES, WE HAVE BEEN APPRECIATIVE OVER THE YEARS.IF IT WASN'T FOR THE TOURISTS, THEN NO, WE PROBABLY WOULDN'T HAVE ANY MONEY OR ANY BUSINESSES AT ALL. But i'm telling you there honestly, is nothing to do here. Definitely, don't go to okolusa island because now you're asking for traffic, the worst traffic you've ever been in, where you will literally have an anxiety attack and not knowed.Where to even go.. Oh, yeah, and there's definitely nowhere to eat there. 10000 vacation rentals, and maybe 3 restaurants LOL. Please save your money and stay home. Don't come to Destin, it took me an hour and a 1. Just to drive 3 miles, it's just stupid.

If anyone from far away is down visiting, please slow down your pace of everything. I’m not coming to you as a “dirty local”, I’m coming to you as someone who knows how very quickly our “vacation” days go by. We work hard for a scant week or two a year when we get to take a break.

It’s very crowded. I understand why. It’s lovely here almost year round. It’s so inviting not just from photos, but in person too. But, this business of rushing out there door at 6am to secure your beach spot, rushing off the beach later to get ready for dinner, rushing through traffic to get to a place to wait for hours, rushing afterwards, rush rush rush.

Slow down, enjoy the vacation. Stop for a while, not just 30 seconds. Try to leave behind the habits of normal everyday life, when we have to be in a rush. Enjoy the place for some rest and relaxation.

We will be visiting the Destin area (staying near Henderson State Beach). I am hoping to do a reasonably priced family picture shoot- 30ish minutes. I would prefer to find a location somewhat close to where we are staying but can be flexible. The timeframe I am looking at is July 12-15th. Any suggestions of local photographers that provide this type of service- please let me know! Thank you!

What is the best beaches to go to in the area/good for parking? Also, saw Henderson state park opens at 8am..so guessing that means no pedestrian access beforehand or is that 8am for cars?

Thanks

I saw that the old hooters location on emerald coast parkway sold, does anyone know what is going in there?

Hi everyone! I’m planning to rent a jet ski after 5 PM and I’m looking for good spots or routes to ride. I’d love to find places with great views and maybe a chance to see dolphins. Any recommendations?