Best Beaches in the United States: Destin, Florida

While looking at the list of beaches that Dr.Beach listed in his "most beautiful beaches" list, I was truly shocked that Destin Beach didn't make the cut. Not only was it not on the list for this year, I noticed that it had not made the list in the years preceding. The only reason I can think of as to why it was not listed on the beach list had to be because Dr. Beach did not visit Destin. According to IloveDestin.com, "Destin traces its immediate history to a fisherman named Captain Leonard Destin. The captain moved to the area from New London, Connecticut, around 1845 and pioneered the local fishing industry. Destin is now known as the world's luckiest fishing village and is home to Florida's largest fishing fleet.(IloveDestin.com)

Destin Beach was one of the most beautiful beaches I have ever been to. Destin it located in the panhandle of Florida, it is adjacent to Fort Walton Beach. Destin beach is considered the Emerald Coast because of the beautiful "emerald" color of the Gulf of Mexico. The Emerald Coast has the most beautiful shoreline, with the whitest, softest sand any one could imagine. As you drive along Highway 98, you have the beach on one side and hundreds of beautiful beach houses on the other. The houses that line the highway are painted in typical "beach colors", which add to the wonderful atmosphere of the wonderful beach.

Just a mile from the beach are wonderful stores, boutiques and restaurants for all to enjoy. One of the newest shopping centers in the area is Destin Commons. Destin Commons is a whimsical outdoor shopping area that is supported by hundreds of shops, with new sops opening all the time. It also features a movie theater and many restaurants. It is definitely a great destination to visit while in Destin Florida. For more information on Destin Commons visit IloveDestin.com.

Another wonderful shopping center to visit is Silver Sands Factory Stores. Everything you need, from womens stores, mens stores, children's stores, footwear, housing, jewelry, and restaurants. Everything you need in one place to insure that you have a wonderful time in at the Silver Sands Factory Stores. To find out more information, you may visit IloveDestin.com.

When staying in Destin, you want to stay on the beach, that way you can leave your room and go directly on the beach. From condo and house rentals to hotel rooms, you are guaranteed to have a wonderful place to stay while visiting. If you are interested in staying in a condo rental, contact Southern Resorts to find the perfect place for you. They have many options to find the best place to stay.

To find more on accommodations, you must visit Destin Direct for every hotel, condo and rental house in Destin Florida. A few of the well known hotels in Destin are as follows: Holiday Inn of Destin, Best Western Summerplace Inn, Comfort Inn Destin, Destin Inn and Suites, Residence Inn by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulivard. These are just a few of the more affordable places to stay while in Destin. If you are more of a condo type person and are willing to spend a few more dollars then this list of condos might be more for you: Destin Gulfgate Condominimums, Inlet Reef Club Condominimums, Breakers East, and Newman-Dailey Resort Properties, Inc. If you are planning on staying a while, a rental house might be up your alley, a few places to contact would be: Destin Pointe, Holiday Isle Properties, and Prudential Anchors Realty. All of this information can be seen on DestinDirect.com.

Hopefully, this information will help you on your wonderful trip to Destin Florida, once you visit if you have not already, you will soon realize why I would vote Destin Beach as the most beautiful beach in America. While writing this article, it truly makes me want to visit Destin myself, maybe I'll take my own advice and plan a trip to Destin shortly, see you there!