Top Things to do in Emerald Coast
Top Hotels in Emerald Coast
- 1. Hotel Effie Sandestin
- 2. Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
- 3. Best Western Ft. Walton Beachfront
- 4. Hyatt Place Sandestin/at Grand Boulevard
- 5. The Henderson Beach Resort
- 6. Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
- 7. The Island Resort At Fort Walton Beach
- 8. Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach
- 9. Hampton Inn & Suites Destin
- 10. Embassy Suites by Hilton Destin Miramar Beach
Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Emerald Coast, Florida Panhandle
Discover the best top things to do in Emerald Coast, United States including Village of Baytowne Wharf, Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier, Destin Harbor Boardwalk, Wat Mongkolratanaram Buddhist Temple, HarborWalk Village, Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Emerald Coast Science Center, Mid-Bay Bridge, World's Largest Fishing Lure, Casa Tuscany.
Restaurants in Emerald Coast
1. Village of Baytowne Wharf
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,871 reviews
Reviewed By carterbrooke - Fort Worth, United States
Turned our kids loose and felt safe letting them roam at night. Lots of shops and even an arcade and a famous wooden play park. Adventure rides like zip line and euro bingo jump tastefully added into existing fisher style village A lagoon meanders thru the village. Adults can frequent restaurants that turn “only over 21” at 10 pm
2. Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 898 reviews
The Island Pier is a fishing pier extending 1/4 mile into the Gulf Of Mexico. Bring your own gear or you can rent ours! As well we have a store with tackle, snacks and drinks! Species caught: King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Pompano, Redfish, Cobia, Sheepshead, Bonita, Mangrove Snapper, Black Fin Tuna, Squid, Tarpon
Reviewed By cariocagirl7 - Destin, United States
Love the pier! Always a great stroll, the pelicans are always fun to watch and it’s always a plus when you can see the dolphin ‘s ,been here many times and love it.
3. Destin Harbor Boardwalk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,403 reviews
The Heart of the World's Luckiest Fishing Village - The Destin Harbor Boardwalk is Destin's marquis community project that has been 15+ years in the making. The first phase of The Destin Harbor Boardwalk was completed in the Spring of 2012 and provides public access to over one-half mile of the northern edge of Destin Harbor in Destin, Florida from Harborwalk Village east behind AJ's, Galati Yachts, and Fisherman's Wharf and stopping at the Yacht Club. Construction on Phase I commenced in January 2012 and was completed in May 2012.
Reviewed By 2016unhappy - Crivitz, United States
loved destin harbor boardwalk an amazing place lots of shops and food choices went back several times for the sunsets we saw dolpins while eating twice at margaritaville
4. Wat Mongkolratanaram Buddhist Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By Ashimyer
We came to visit the temple for the first time in October 2020. We arrived at 9:30 and all the food was ready to purchase but there was no line. Because of covid they have changed the way you order. Park near the Buddha and walk to the right around the building. It was very quick and efficient. You walk up to a lady at a booth and they have a paper sign with what you can order and prices. You pay her cash then step back and wait for them to call your name. We ordered 1$ Thai iced tea, pad Thai, pho soup, amazing fried rice. Fried chicken set which came with wok fried chicken, papaya salad and plain sticky rice. And 1 pork satay on a stick. We walked around the area where they were cooking and observed the different methods. People were kind and spoke to us. When we went to visit the statuary and person from the community was so friendly and answered any questions we had. So beautiful. Such a unique vibe. The monks come out and get food for the week from the community around 11 and do alms and songs.
5. HarborWalk Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 899 reviews
A spirited and vibrant venue on Destin Harbor, restaurants, shopping, festivals, zip lines, magic shows, live music- all overlooking incredible views!
Reviewed By hobogypsy
My family spent the afternoon strolling around Harbor Walk Village! Plenty to do for the whole family! Nobody enforcing mask mandates so we could actually walk around and breath in fresh oxygen and smell the salty beach air! As a matter of fact ,we didn't wear a mask the entire time we were in Florida!
6. Corpus Christi Catholic Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By BuddyDumeyer - Louisville, United States
We have been attending Mass here several times a year for past 30 years... We attended a heartfelt Saturday 4 PM Mass today. The congregation is so welcoming & the Pastor is a profound spiritual leader. We were so touched by his heartfelt homily on humility & placing God first. His singing voice is remarkable ????
7. Emerald Coast Science Center
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 123 reviews
Step outside the box and experience science firsthand in our interactive museum including a STEM Makerspace, new exhibits, animal presentations, and more! We’re also only the third museum in the entire country to house SMALLab Learning--a groundbreaking exhibit that places you at the center of the action: your movement is tracked by motion capture cameras, allowing you to walk around on a 15-foot by 15-foot playing field to complete activities. Our museum is also home to over 45 touchable, workable exhibits and over 30 animals. Bring the whole family and discover the difference a hands-on encounter with science can make. The Science Center is a great way to spend the day for families with children of all ages. HOURS OF OPERATION: Open Wednesday-Friday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month for private birthdays and reservations only Closed: Sunday-Tuesday
Reviewed By misterc01 - Fort Walton Beach, United States
The ECSC is a MUST SEE in Fort Walton! It is extremely interesting as well as educational. The best part - the kids love it and earn from it. They ask us to take them back often, and the ECSC has program on a monthly basis with new presentations.
8. Mid-Bay Bridge
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 333 reviews
Reviewed By 107elmerg - Biloxi, United States
This toll bridge on Hwy 293 and the toll road Hwy 293 are well worth the toll for the large time saving and not having to drive through all the traffic on Hwy 85/123 to get to Destin and Sandestin FL from I-10 at Crestview FL.
9. World's Largest Fishing Lure
10. Casa Tuscany
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
