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    Destin Red Flag Day Itinerary for Families

    Double red flags mean the Gulf is closed — but Destin is built for exactly this day. Here's a kid-proof indoor plan with zero meltdowns.

    1-day indoor plan Families
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    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.

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