Destin Florida a Top 25 Destination according to TripAdvisor
Destin Harbor Photographer Natasha Anderson
The lure of sugar white sand and emerald green water draws thousands of visitors from near and far to Destin, Florida each year to enjoy some of the world’s most beautiful beaches. But, in October, the crowds and humidity give way to a more laid back pace and cooler temperatures, and locals celebrate the arrival of fall with a series of events that are a must-do if you want to try something beyond the beach and experience the true spirit of this charming fishing village.
October 1st kicks off the month with the beginning of the Destin Fishing Rodeo, a month-long fishing tradition that began in 1948 and helped earn Destin the name “The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village”. Watch weigh-ins each evening as Destin fishing charters, private boats, and shore fishermen bring their catches to the scale in hopes of winning prizes such as fishing . . . → Read More: Beyond the Beach: 3 Reasons to Visit Destin in October
