This is the location of many family vacations throughout the years. We go to the beach every year, and when we don’t stay in Destin we spend a lot of the time traveling there. This place has crowded beaches but excellent shopping and tourist attractions.
Destin Commons is a chain mall consisting of about 70 outlet stores. Their sales are always good no matter when you visit so it’s on the must visit list. Nike, Gap, Earthbound, Journey’s, and American Eagle are the stores I beeline it to once we get there (I once got $170 worth of clothes for $60 at Gap, not to brag or anything).
Fisherman’s Wharf is also a location we visit every year. The guys go on their 8-hour deep sea fishing trip and us girls will pick them up around dinner time. The boat dock is located behind the restaurant, Fisherman’s wharf, where they have the catch cooked and we enjoy dinner as a family. We usually go on a Wednesday night before the Fourth of July and enjoy fireworks on the patio outside the restaurant while we eat. Last year we went on a shark fishing trip and the guys took turns reeling in a 300-pound tiger shark. We couldn’t keep it since tiger sharks weren’t one of the breeds able to be kept. My friend, Emily, caught the first shark of the day, however. I just caught a bunch of mackerel!It’s always a good time with the family, some waves, and a fishing trip. This year we will repeat our vacation routine and have a great time doing so!