Water parks, dolphins, go-karts, mini golf, escape rooms, laser tag and two waterfront villages full of family fun.
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Dining, sweets, rides, zip lines, live music and fireworks, all in one place.
Dining, drinks, sweets, attractions, shopping & more, all in one waterfront village at Sandestin.
A zipline, a pirate ship, dolphin cruises, free concerts and fireworks over the water, all on one boardwalk where Destin Harbor meets the Gulf.
A helicopter over the beaches, a water park, a marine park with dolphins, and the go-kart park everyone drives past on Highway 98.
📍 Timberview Helicopter Tours · Destin
See the Emerald Coast from the air: Destin to Miramar Beach, cruising over the sugar-white beaches and emerald water. Flights are limited each day, so book early for sunset slots.
📍 Destin · seasonal
Make a splash at Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park, one of the Emerald Coast's top-rated family attractions, with 40+ water rides and thrill attractions.
📍 Okaloosa Island, Fort Walton Beach · open year-round
Marine shows and dolphin encounters at one of the Emerald Coast's top family attractions, right on Okaloosa Island. A great pick when it's too cool or too stormy for the beach.
📍 Destin, on Highway 98
Multiple go-kart tracks, two mini golf courses, an arcade, bumper boats and the SkyFlyer bungee ride, all in one stop. The family fun park Destin kids beg for.
Mini golf, laser tag, escape rooms, arcades, paintball and more. Filter for what fits today.
A big classic and modern arcade with E-claw prizes, dueling basketball and interactive games. A go-to for rainy days and evenings.
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Always-private escape rooms in Miramar Beach, so your group never gets paired with strangers. Good for families and groups.
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Glow-in-the-dark indoor mini golf in Miramar Beach. Photogenic, air-conditioned and fun for all ages, day or night.
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Indoor/outdoor family fun with laser tag, arcade, bungee trampoline & ropes course in Fort Walton Beach.
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Family-friendly paintball packages with extra activities for a full day of outdoor fun near Destin.
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A two-level laser tag arena plus a big arcade. A solid indoor pick for hot or rainy afternoons.
🔫 Book NowWaterfront mini golf and adventure elements at the Village of Baytowne Wharf. Beautiful harbor setting.
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A huge indoor park built for bad-weather days: wall-to-wall trampolines, an indoor zipline, ropes and warrior courses, climbing walls, dodgeball, plus laser tag and VR.
🏃 Book NowTrampolines, dodgeball, a ninja course, high dive, trapeze, jousting and a soft-play toddler area in Mary Esther, next to Fort Walton Beach. Kids 2 and under jump free with a paid adult.
🤸 Book NowOver 60 redemption and video games plus a Laser Maze, right in the Village of Baytowne Wharf.
📍 Find at BaytowneFully immersive escape experience with three state-of-the-art escape games at the Village of Baytowne Wharf.
🔑 Book NowRacecars, zebras and more delight riders on this festive waterfront carousel at the Village of Baytowne Wharf.
📍 Find at BaytowneOne-of-a-kind family entertainment! Bowl on custom lanes with underwater ocean scenery, sea turtles, sharks, and stingrays all around you. Unique bowling balls, hand-painted murals, and an epic arcade make this a must-do Destin experience.
Book Bowling & Arcade Now 🎳For all ages • Underwater bowling lanes • Arcade fun