Destin, FL

About Destin

• • Country singer Jason Aldean owns a house in Destin, often visiting the area.
• • The original concept for AJ's Seafood & Oyster Bar began in Destin.
• • The abundance of Snapper made it 'The World's Luckiest Fishing Village'.
• • Legend says a giant octopus lives near the Destin Bridge pilings.
• • Hurricane Opal in 1995 caused widespread destruction, reshaping the coastline.
• • It's named after Leonard Destin, who settled here around 1845.
• • With over 14,000 residents, it's smaller than nearby Fort Walton Beach.
• • At 24 feet above sea level, it's remarkably flat, perfect for biking.
• • Tourism drives much of the local economy, with many working in hospitality.
• • The emerald water and sugar-white sand create a relaxing, beachy feeling.

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