Family Fun along the Emerald Coast of Florida

The kids are counting down the days till summer break. You have plans to take the whole family to the beautiful beaches of Destin, Florida for summer vacation. Prepare for long sunny days on some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. When you need a break from the sun, there are plenty of places to take the kids for real family fun!

The Gulfarium

The Gulfarium is located on the beaches of Fort Walton, just a short drive from the Destin Harbor. The whole family will love spending time with penguins, sting rays, pelicans, dolphins, sea lions, and many other marine animals. Watch as dolphins and sea lions steal the show by dancing and jumping throughout the day. It’s a great place for the family to spend an afternoon!

The Track

The Track is located in Destin featuring five Go-Kart Tracks, two Mini Golf Courses, Blaster Boats, Bumper Cars, and the list goes on. There’s fun to be had for all ages. Experience the thrill of the high flying SkyFlyer and the spinning Hurricane 360 or get your game on at The Track’s very own Fat Daddy’s Arcade. There’s so much to do you could spend the whole day!

Uncle Buck’s Fishbowl and Grill

Uncle Buck’s Fishbowl and Grill is located at the Destin Commons in Destin, Florida. The kids will love bowling in the Gulf with this unique underwater experience. Custom bowling balls bear the likeness of octopus, mermaids, camouflage, and more. Dock like wooden lanes display underwater scenery with sea turtles, sharks, stingrays, and other saltwater species. With murals and fish hanging from the ceiling you’ll feel like a deep-sea diver as you go for a strike!

HarborWalk Village

Located on Destin’s breathtaking harbor, HaborWalk Village has a little bit of something for the entire family. Along with waterfront shopping and dining you can rent a paddle board, kayak, pontoon boat or jet ski for some family fun on the water. The little ones will love the pirate ship excursions as well as the dolphin cruises. Home to the largest charter fishing fleet in the country, you’ll quickly see why Destin is known as “The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village”. Stroll the docks as these lucky fishermen unload some pretty big fish. Then enjoy true Gulf-to-table dining along the Harbor!

A few other great spots that cater to families and are worth mentioning are Gulf World where you can experience interactive programs with sea life, Ripley’s Believe it or not, and Dave & Busters. These family fun spots are located in Panama City Beach, about an hour drive from your Frangista Beach Vacation Rental.

Spending time with family is what summer vacation is all about. Enjoy Destin, Florida’s beautiful beaches with powder white sand and emerald, green waters. Then have a ball with the area’s favorite locations for family fun!

Published on Saturday, May 1, 2021