Destin

Also known as Destin, Florida, Destin, FL, City of Destin

city in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States

Key facts

Country: United States
State: Florida
County: Okaloosa
Type: Council–manager
Total: 7.66 sq mi (19.83 km )
Land: 7.49 sq mi (19.41 km )
Water: 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km )
Elevation: 20 ft (6.1 m)
Density: 1,859.1/sq mi (717.82/km )
Time zone: UTC-6 ( CST )
Summer dst: UTC-5 ( CDT )
Zip codes: 32540-32541
Fips code: 12-17325

Article

Destin is a city located in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States. It is a principal city of the Crestview–Fort Walton Beach–Destin, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 13,931 at the 2020 census, up from 12,305 at the 2010 census.

Located on Florida's Emerald Coast, Destin is known for its white beaches and emerald green waters. Originating as a small fishing village, it is now a popular tourist destination. According to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, over 80 percent of the Emerald Coast's 4.5 million visitors each year visit Destin. The city styles itself "The World's Luckiest Fishing Village" and claims to have the largest fishing vessel fleet in the state of Florida.