Your day-by-day plan
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Your Red Flag Day
Morning:Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park on Okaloosa Island: covered dolphin and sea-lion shows, stingray touch pools, and penguins
On the water:Floating boat city near Destin
Afternoon:Lunch at City Food Hall, then Uncle Buck's Fishbowl — underwater-themed bowling with a shark's-mouth ball return — plus the Destin Commons arcade
Family fun:Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade
Evening:Over-the-top dessert-as-dinner at The Yard Milkshake Bar, then an AMC family movie
Family fun:Louie's Una Pizza
Finn's tips
Double red means the water is closed, no debate — pivot to the pool or these indoor stops. Check the beach flag color before anyone touches the Gulf.
More A-List spots for this trip
Hand-picked Destin A-List businesses that fit this itinerary — tap through for hours, photos, and reviews.
ExVoto
Frankie's Bike Shop
Liz Fashions
Goatfeathers Seafood Restaurant
friends 30A Burger Bar
The Beach House Restaurant Sandestin
Domo Izakaya
Starcade Billiards