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The Best Day Trips From Destin (Seaside, Pensacola, Grayton)

Destin makes a great base for the whole Emerald Coast. Here's where to spend your day-trip days.

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Seaside (25 minutes east)

The original 30A town. Pastel cottages, a town green, and food trucks under the live oaks. Park once and walk.

Grayton Beach (30 minutes east)

Bohemian, a little weathered, and home to one of the best state parks on the coast.

Boats moored in a coastal Florida harbor

Rosemary Beach (35 minutes east)

Architecture-forward, romantic, polished. Best paired with dinner at Pescado.

Pensacola (50 minutes west)

Historic downtown, the Naval Aviation Museum (free), and Fort Pickens. A full day, not a half.

Frequently Asked

How far is Destin from Seaside?

About 25 minutes by car along Highway 98 / 30A.

Is Pensacola worth the drive from Destin?

Yes — the Naval Aviation Museum alone is worth a day.

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