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Actually, Crab Island isn’t an island at all! The area known as Crab Island is a submerged sandbar in the middle of Destin’s East Pass where locals and visitors can anchor and walk around in crystal clear waters that are only 2 to 5 feet deep. So what is the big deal? Well, it’s basically a party in the middle of the sea! On any given summer day, you will find hundreds of boats and folks hanging out together. The translucent
Destin Fishing Rodeo, 1955, Photo by Francis P. Johnson A party boat brings in their catch, May 1972, Photo by Gaines A crowd at the Destin harbor, July, 1978, Photo by Eric Tournay Captain Wheeler & crew with a 455 lb marlin, July 5, 1972, Photo by Karen Linick Party boat returns to the Destin harbor, 1967 The "Blessing of the Fleet", a tradition that dates back to 1957, Photo by Veselka in 1970 A charter boat
Locals and visitors are looking forward to 34th annual Destin Seafood Festival to be held October 5th – 7th 2012. The festival will once again be back at its original location along the Destin Harbor . After returning to the docks in 2011 the festival experienced an infusion of lifeblood due to the new setting. Crowds can now meander along the boardwalk amidst a festive ambiance of music and art, dine on delicious seafood and enjoy refreshing
After 15 years of debate, planning, voting, un-planning, replanning and finally construction; Destin has a unified harbor boardwalk. The boardwalk stretches nearly one half mile along Destin's famous fishing wharf, from the HarborWalk Village down to the former location of the "Electric Cowboy". Improvements to the walkway include wider walkways, enhanced lighting and uniform furnishings. The $2.45 million renovation is intended to
“How cold will the water be in November?” a caller asked me yesterday. So many folks ask us about the average ocean temperatures during different times of the year. As you can see in the graphic, the waters in the Gulf of Mexico are some of the warmest in the world. We've assembled the Destin ocean temperature averages, with the help of www.surf-forecast.com below. Hope this helps! January – 64 Febuary – 64 March –