Destin is one of Florida’s premiere destination hotspots along the Gulf Coast of the Panhandle. Its emerald green beaches stretch for 24 miles and are the perfect backdrop for its sugary white sands.

U.S. News Insider Tip: Birders should consider a visit to Topsail Hill Preserve State Park – about 5 miles east of Miramar Beach – to spot species like ospreys and threatened snowy plovers along 15 ...