Here’s to all the great Destin Dads out there with some ideas you can really use!
Take Dad to dinner for some fresh seafood or one of his favorite dishes! Then hang out for live music and fun! Check out the music and entertainment schedule and dinner specials in the Dining, Music and Entertainment Guide in this Destin Life issue, pages 21-23.
Show your Dad a new view with an exciting helicopter ride! Check out destinhelicopters.com or call (850)774-0991 to book your very own Destin beaches helicopter tour for magnificent views of emerald green waters and sugar white beaches from the Harbor east along the coast! 15 miles – $89 per person. Don’t forget the 10% locals discount!
Go Fishing. Destin isn’t named the World’s Luckiest Fishing Village for no reason. With one of the largest charter fishing fleets in the country, take your pick of near shore and deep-sea fishing opportunities for you and dad. Some recommendations include Outta Line Charters (charterboatouttaline.com) and Lionstale Adventures (lionstaleadventures.com) for your dad’s deep sea fishing experience!
Go Boating. With the Gulf of Mexico to the South and the Choctawhatchee Bay to the north, there is an abundance of waterways to explore. There are several boat rental companies in Destin that carry Pontoon to speed boats.
How About Dolphin Watching? A 90-minute Dolphin Cruise with Destin Snorkel begins with a cruise of the Destin Harbor and then out the Destin Pass to the Gulf of Mexico. Along the way, you should see dolphin playing alongside the boat. Dolphin Rates (tax included) are Adults: $20, Children (ages 4 – 12): $15 and Toddlers (3 and under): $5. Located at Harborwalk Village in Destin, book online at http://destinsnorkel.com or call 850-269-2329.
Snorkel with Dad: With a two-stop snorkeling tour, in three hours, you’ll get to look for shells on the beach and shallow water of the grassy flats in the Bay, witness crab life, small fish, sea horses, baby shrimp and a variety of sea life. Rate: $45. Located at Harborwalk Village in Destin, book online at http://destinsnorkel.com or call 850-269-2329.
Throw an Ax with your Dad: The latest trend, at the Gulf Coast Axe House in Miramar Beach you can throw an ax from 11 a.m.-midnight. No experience needed; coaches teach you how to throw. For those 21 and over, you can bring your own beer and wine if you want. Ages 13+ are permitted. Open daily, one hour of ax throwing is $30 per person. Message Facebook.com/GulfCoastAxeHouse, email at Info@GulfCoastAxes.comor call 850-842-2890 to reserve your lane.
Take in a Father’s Day Film. For a relaxing wind-down from Father’s Day weekend, bring your lawn chairs out to Baytowne Wharf’s Events Plaza Lawn at Sandestin and settle in for a free film of “The Secret Life of Pets 2” at 8 p.m. Sunday.
Go Stand Up Paddling Boarding. Take dad on a calming, nature-based water experience. On a Stand Up Paddle Board, you all can paddle out in the Gulf to one of the new artificial reefs or paddle a peaceful coastal dune lake in the Bay. Dad might just slow down a little and enjoy this paddle boarding experience so conducive to our area, but especially if it’s with you!
Book an Electric Bike Tour. These fun pedal-assisted bikes tap into a battery pack that will give your dad and you added speed and endurance. For a Dad who likes to be shown around, gift him with one an Eventure Tour focusing on history, art and cuisine. Visit eventuretourco.com.
Is Your Dad Young At Heart? With mini-golf, go-karts or bumper rides and big thrills like bungee jumping and sky flying, you’ll have plenty of time to be a kid again at The Track Family Recreation Center. Visit funatthetrack.com, Destin location or call (850) 654-4668.
Create an Old-Fashioned Memory with Ice Cream. Take you dad out for the ultimate ice cream sundae! Or start the day off with Parler doughnuts located at The Market Shops. There’s definitely one to fit your dad’s tastes with coffee as well!
And last, but definitely not least, spend time with your dad on the golf course, beach or in the water! Destin has some of the finest courses around. Have a picnic, go for a walk, splash in the waves, rent a jet ski or go parasailing…throw down a good time!
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