Your Ultimate Destin Moving Guide

YOUR ULTIMATE DESTIN MOVING GUIDE

The Destin + 30A areas are becoming more and more popular as a place to live! Whether you are moving here full time, part time, or getting a second home at the beach … we have you covered! This guide features what to know, what to do around town, and some of our favorite places in Destin. This will be your go-to resource for your Destin move!

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Moving to 30A? Click here for tips for that side of town!

With its gorgeous blue water and white sandy beaches, Destin is a fantastic city to live in! It has great restaurants, shopping, and tons of things to do. You will love making Destin your home! 

Kersten Bowman is a real estate resource that connects people to their community across Niceville, Destin, and Miramar Beach.  With a personal touch, Kersten provides a global reach through her marketing with Corcoran Reverie.  Whether you are just visiting, investing in our community, or are here to stay, she can help you because she was you! With over $22M sold last year, Kersten is “Your Bridge to Luxury”. 

With in-depth market knowledge in real estate sales and development from Destin to 30A, Kris has extensive expertise for both sellers and buyers of second/ primary homes and investment properties along the Emerald Coast.  Having built and remodeled multiple homes, Kris’s passion is new construction development, and pairs knowledge of construction and real estate development to best serve you as a homeowner or buyer to find or sell your beach home.  Partner with Kris today for a streamlined and seamless experience of buying or selling your next property along the Coast. 

Hey there! My name is Haley Ballard. I am the owner of Emerald Esthetics located in beautiful Destin, Fl. I am a licensed solo esthetician and skincare professional. I specialize in facials, chemical peels, acne bootcamp, skincare consults, and Hydrafacial®. Professionalism is what I strive for and exceptional customer service is my utmost priority. There is no doubt my services are luxurious and relaxing but most importantly, they are result-driven! I want every client to not only have an amazing experience at Emerald Esthetics, but I also want to help them achieve the best skin of their life! Please visit my website for more information and book your appointment online today!

Off Leash K9 Training 30A is part of the highest-rated dog training business in the United States and voted #1 Best of Emerald Coast! We specialize in private lessons, board & train programs, puppy programs and behavioral consultations. All dogs can be trained to have amazing obedience: regardless of breed, size, or age. We are so confident in our system that we 100% guarantee it and our board & train programs all come with a LIFETIME guarantee!

FIT30A is your local fitness guide featuring all things health and wellness from talented instructors and personal trainers, local fitness events, health-forward businesses and private class services that bring locals and visitors an elevated experience. Follow to find a new gym in the area or join a public workout! FIT30A is here to guide you and can’t wait to connect. 

U.S. Gold Gymnastics specializes in the fundamental development of the preschool and the elementary student, which provides a solid foundation that is the catalyst for many other sports, academic pursuits, and lifelong endeavors. They offer gymnastics, cheerleading and ninja warrior training for children ages 18 months to 18 years.

There is no shortage of delicious, cold treats to choose from in our area of Destin, Florida! Whether it’s the nostalgia of visiting the same place year after year or simply the love of a good treat that makes you want to visit new places, we have you covered.

When the weather is as beautiful as ours usually is, eating out is a must! We polled our amazing contributors on the best outdoor dining options in Destin/30A, and this is what they shared. There is something for everyone on this list: fancy, casual, kid friendly, and more!

Red flag (and double red flag) days can throw a bit of a wrench in your beach plans. While they aren’t necessarily fun, they are definitely for your safety. So it’s important to follow the rules and we are here to help. Here are some ideas for things to do on a red flag day.

Every month we highlight local events in a round up on our site. We also share them weekly on our social media! Check them out on our Instagram.

-FPL (Electricity): https://www.fpl.com/northwest/home.html

-Destin Water Users: https://dwuinc.com/

-Okaloosa Gas (Gas): https://www.okaloosagas.com/

-Cable/internet: Mediacom: https://mediacomcable.com/

                            Cox: https://www.cox.com/local/residential/fl/destin

-Garbage: Handled through the county and included in prop taxes

-Beach conditions: https://www.swfd.org/beach-safety/surf-conditions