The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Destin, Florida (FL)

November 26, 2021 Margarita Chappel

Destin is located on Florida’s Emerald Coast, which gets its name from its beautiful, clear green water. Beaches here have extremely fine, soft sand, so if you’re a beach-walker or your kids enjoy building sand castles, this could be a great destination for you.
Restaurants in Destin

1. ScubaTech

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5.0 based on 355 reviews

ScubaTech

ScubaTech is a full service SCUBA Diving facility. Offering SCUBA Diving trips for certified and non-certified divers, instruction, retail sales, equipment rental, equipment service, air/nitrox fills and out of country travel. Store Hours: 8AM-5PM EVERYDAY

2. Luther's Pontoon, Waverunner, & Kayak Rentals

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5.0 based on 506 reviews

Luther's Pontoon, Waverunner, & Kayak Rentals

Located in Destin, Florida, we are a family owned & operated business that offers Pontoon Boat, Waverunner, & Kayak Rentals. We have dockside parking, wheelchair accessibility, and our dockmates help load and unload your equipment from your car to and from your boat. Remember, you're on vacation! Our Pontoon boats have a built-in Blue Tooth & FM/AM radio.

3. Blue Crab Watersports

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5.0 based on 185 reviews

Blue Crab Watersports

Family business, intent on fabulous customer relations offering the best Bentley pontoon boats rentals(designed to include rod holders), Yamaha jet ski rentals, dolphin tours, sunset pontoon rentals, new kayak rentals (with rod holders) and brand new paddleboard rentals in Destin (dropped into the water mid-June 2019).

4. Smile n Wave Sailing Adventures

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5.0 based on 224 reviews

Smile n Wave Sailing Adventures

Invent your event aboard a 31 ft sailing catamaran. Enjoy a day, swim/snorkeling,crab island, sunset, moonlight,or special event cruise.

5. AJ's Water Adventures

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5.0 based on 2,458 reviews

AJ's Water Adventures

AJ's is Destin's premier dolphin cruise, sunset cruise, sailing and snorkeling trip operator. We offer daytime dolphin cruises, sunset cruises, sailing charters, moonlit sailing, sunset sailing, snorkeling, and more! Every cruise comes with complimentary beer, wine, soda, water and kids can Captain! Choose AJ's for your next dolphin cruise and let us help you make wonderful memories on your Destin Vacation. Also available at AJ's is Sun Dogs Parasail & Banana Boat Rides, Charter Boat Fishing, Party boat fishing, & more. You can do it all right here at AJ's on Destin Harbor!

6. O Sea D Fishing Charters

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5.0 based on 531 reviews

O Sea D Fishing Charters

O Sea D Fishing Charters offers deep sea fishing services in the Destin, Florida area. Our goal is to exceed expectations and provide an unforgettable experience on the water. Making memories is our goal, so please join us for a fun day of fishing and bring home a great catch. We offer private deep sea fishing and shark fishing trips. Depending on what you want to catch, we can make it happen!

7. Mobile Sports

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5.0 based on 426 reviews

Mobile Sports

Mobile Sports offers the memory of a lifetime with your friends and family at an affordable cost while visiting Destin and the surrounding areas. We have been rated high on TripAdvisor for 7 years with good reason. Focusing on personal attention rather than herding riders through, we focus on you and your friends or family. Not 20 strangers. Let's see how big you can possible smile. Board our speed boat located in the Destin Harbor and take a quick tour of the harbor and East Pass as we make our way to open waters by Crab Island. Then climb onto the inflatable banana shaped tube and prepare for the most fun you can possible have. A wet and wild ride or a phenomenal tour of the beautiful Destin waters. Your choice. The crew will provide service like you have never experienced and truly care about being a positive memory for you and your friends or family. Great for all ages. High quality photos available that are great for Facebook friends. Around 50-75 HQ photos available for all riders to download. We are located on the Destin Harbor. 314 Highway 98 (Harbor Blvd). First kiosk on the dock. See you soon!

8. Buccaneer Pirate Cruise

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5.0 based on 1,252 reviews

Buccaneer Pirate Cruise

Embark on the adventure of a lifetime aboard the Buccaneer Pirate Cruise! Our popular Destin boat tour is located at HarborWalk Village in Destin, Florida. Join us as we take to the pristine waters of the Emerald Coast in search of undiscovered treasure. Entertainment and interaction create adventure, excitement, and merriment for the young and young at heart. Our captain and mates will amuse your whole crew from beginning to end with pirate-themed activities, witty banter, singing, dancing, and family fun. The crew engages willing participants in pirate training, sword fighting, water gun battles, a treasure hunt, and authentic cannon fire. Parents are welcome to join in with the Scallywags and Lil Bucs, but only those brave enough to complete pirate training will be made honorary members of the Buccaneer Crew. If you’re not keen to plundering and swabbing the decks, simply kick back, relax, take in the scenery, and watch your lads and lasses have the time of their lives.

9. 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!

10. 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!

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