Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Emerald Coast, Florida Panhandle

April 11, 2022 Mollie Coke

Discover the best top things to do in Emerald Coast, United States including IntraCoastal Experience, Destin Water Taxi, Indian Temple Mound and Museum, Silver Sands Premium Outlets, Henderson Beach State Park, Air Force Armament Museum, Destin History & Fishing Museum, Okaloosa Island, Crystal Sands Beach, Jetty East Beach.
Restaurants in Emerald Coast

1. IntraCoastal Experience

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5.0 based on 780 reviews

IntraCoastal Experience

ICX is the premiere Destin Florida Fishing Charter, specializing in year-round professional Destin Nearshore Gulf Fishing & Destin Inshore Bay Fishing. Congratulations you've found a True Destin Fishing Charter who has an unrelenting passion toward ensuring you and your Family/Friends have a FUN and memorable fishing experience on the water. ICX is Veteran Owned and Operated by seasoned Destin Charter Fishing Guide and highly accomplished tournament angler, Capt LW Burroughs. ICX is centrally located on Destin Harbor with quick access to Destin's World Class Gulf of Mexico and Inshore Bay fisheries. ICX offers 4, 5 & 6 hour fishing trips, catering to the First Time Beginner Families as well as Serious Avid and Tournament Anglers. ICX welcomes everyone to come on down and spend a Fun-Filled day with Capt LW Burroughs and his Team of highly accomplished Family Friendly Guides who have a true passion to see You Catch Fish on the World Famous Emerald Coast of Destin. Let's Go Catch'em Up!

2. Destin Water Taxi

620 Harbor Blvd Holiday Isle, FL 32541-2426 +1 850-499-6679 [email protected] http://www.destinwatertaxi.com
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5.0 based on 57 reviews

Destin Water Taxi

The Destin Water Taxi offers a fun convenient transportation alternative for Holiday Isle, Norriego Point, HarborWalk Village, and all your favorite Harbor view restaurants and bars. Our point to point transportation is a unique entertaining experience where you get to see all the sights our beautiful harbor has to offer from the water! Call for a pick up anywhere on the harbor & look for the Destin Water Taxi Logo, our boats are Blue&Yellow & say TAXI on the side! We also offer Harbor Cruises (1 hr.) where we cruise back into all the canals viewing the Huge beautiful homes on the water, spotting dolphins, sea turtles, and other wildlife along the way. Check out our firework cruises, harbor history cruises, or just bring a few friends and cocktails and enjoy being on the water. Schedule ahead for large groups, skip the limo and jump on the water taxi with your bachelor / bachelorette party, wedding party, or birthday party. Arrive safely & in style at any of the Bars/Restaurants on the harbor. We are operating till 2am on Friday & Saturday nights during the summer so rest assured you will not have to worry about getting home safely after your night out of fun! All of our captains are Professional Certified Master Captains regulated by the coast guard so your safety is our number one concern along with having a great time!

Reviewed By laurah607

If it isn't raining and your destination is along the waterway, Destin Water Taxi is FANTASTIC! Crystal and Jimmy are precise about pick-ups and communicate well, and it's a great way to soak in the Florida atmosphere and not have to worry about finding a place to park (especially if you are going to the Boardwalk, snorkeling, boating, fishing, etc.) Highly recommended!

3. Indian Temple Mound and Museum

139 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548-5817 +1 850-833-9595 [email protected] http://fwb.org/museums/
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4.5 based on 165 reviews

Indian Temple Mound and Museum

We are an educational and cultural institution of long standing traditions. It is our mission to preserve, interpret and present the prehistory and history of the Fort Walton Beach community and the Northwest Florida area from 14,000 B.C. through the 1950′s. We serve students, citizens and visitors through exhibits, educational programs, publications and special events.The Indian Temple Mound Museum is part of the Heritage Park and Cultural Center which also includes the Camp Walton Schoolhouse Museum, Garnier Post Office Museum, Fort Walton Temple Mound, and the Civil War Exhibit Building. One admission price covers all four museums!

Reviewed By MrsRichmond - Fort Walton Beach, United States

The museum and grounds were happily open, and all staff were knowledgeable and cheerful. There were plenty of exhibits to interest all ages and a few interactive exhibits that were very cool. We enjoyed all of the buildings and would visit again. There is also a gift shop.

4. Silver Sands Premium Outlets

10562 Emerald Coast Parkway When will reopen, FL 32550 +1 850-654-9771 [email protected] http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/silver-sands
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4.5 based on 685 reviews

Silver Sands Premium Outlets

Silver Sands Premium Outlets is located in Miramar Beach along Northwest Florida's Gulf Coast. The center is home to 110 designer and name brand outlet stores offering savings of up to 65% off everyday. Shopper's can find extraordinary deals at Coach, Columbia Sportswear, Banana Republic, Gap Outlet, J.Crew, Kate Spade New York, Michael Kors, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, Under Armour, Vera Bradley and more.

Reviewed By samlF1986CA

Silver Sands is a great outlet mall with a huge selection of really nice stores, including Kate Spade, Talbots, Saks Off Fifth, Ralph Lauren, Vera Brandley, J Crew, and Gap! Great shopping for a rainly day at the beach.

5. Henderson Beach State Park

17000 Emerald Coast Pkwy, FL 32541-3343 +1 850-837-7550 http://www.floridastateparks.org/park/Henderson-Beach
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4.5 based on 2,320 reviews

Henderson Beach State Park

Reviewed By nylady21 - Philadelphia, United States

The soft sands are gorgeous and a beach walk is always good for my soul. Beautiful nature trail loop with informative placards and a nice playground too make this a wonderful park. You can get online tickets for Florida State Parks which makes admission easier.

6. Air Force Armament Museum

100 Museum Dr Eglin Air Force Base, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32542-1497 +1 850-651-1808 http://www.afarmamentmuseum.com/
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4.5 based on 1,358 reviews

Air Force Armament Museum

The focus is on Air Force armament through a variety of historical displays, from a B-17 World War II bomber to an F-4 Phantom II jet.

Reviewed By ajcracer - Riverton, United States

A very interesting place to visit getting to see the SR71 up close as well as the B52 made the stop worth it many aircraft on display as well a lot of information about their histories if your an aircraft buff this stop is worth your time

7. Destin History & Fishing Museum

108 Stahlman Ave, FL 32541-1533 +1 850-837-6611 [email protected] http://www.destinhistoryandfishingmuseum.org/
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4.5 based on 168 reviews

Destin History & Fishing Museum

Experience the historic and educational exhibits detailing early Destin life from the 1830s. Witness the birth and evolution of a fishing industry that has become the heritage of the "World's Luckiest Fishing Village". View over 60 mounts of fish caught by anglers in Destin waters and learn about local fish and fishing. See the restored "Primrose", Destin's last seine boat and the original first post office building that served the early pioneers.

Reviewed By rickwS8821VZ

This is a small very nice museum just off of 98 in Destin. The exhibits were first rate. The staff are volunteers who have lived their entire lives in Destin. They are very knowledgeable. The local fishing, fishing history, and pretty much anything of interest in the area they can tell you. There is a leader board and some videos of the annual fishing competition that takes place the entire month of october. Very reasonable admission. A few outside exhibits and the old post office building. I've been there twice and will go again.

8. Okaloosa Island

Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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4.5 based on 1,546 reviews

Okaloosa Island

Reviewed By GrandTour816989

Great beach vibe! We were in town for a beach wedding. We enjoyed our time on the beautiful beach and loved the pool grotto bar. We will definitely come back for another visit very soon!

9. Crystal Sands Beach

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4.5 based on 478 reviews

Crystal Sands Beach

Reviewed By Lindym1234 - Bolingbrook, United States

Crystal clear turquoise water and white sand beaches. Need I say more? The atmosphere at the beach is family friendly, and there are lifeguards in the summer.

10. Jetty East Beach

FL 32541
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4.5 based on 128 reviews

Jetty East Beach

Reviewed By L9765FVcrystalm

Perfect beach and luckily the waters were calm. You can go pretty far out where the water is cooler and still stand.

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