Awards

We think that the beaches and waters of Destin, Fort Walton Beach and Okaloosa Island are some of the best around. But don’t take our word for it. Below are some of the many awards that the Emerald Coast has received from recognized travel publications.

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"The Best Beach In The South Is Closer Than You Think." Southern Living Magazine readers

"Voted Best Beach In The South and Top Family Destination 13 years running" Southern Living Magazine readers

"Best Beach Vacation Destination" Nashville, Williamson, and Rutherford Magazines

"Best Family Beach in the U.S." Travelocity

"Best Place to Hit The Beach" AJC.com's Best of The Big Winner

"Recently Picked as the #1 Beach in America" USA Today readers

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"Number One Beach Town in the South" for thirteen years in a row Southern Living

"Best Beach in the United States" USAToday.com

"Best Family Beach in the U.S." Travelocity

"One of the 'Top Twenty Beaches in the World for Seashore Romance'" You & Your Wedding (U.K.)

"Top Beach in the Southeast" Family Fun Magazine

Voted "Top 10 Snowbird Beach," "Top 10 Family Beach" and "Top 10 Best Value Beach" Florida Beaches Guide