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

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

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

Readers' Choice Award, presented by top meeting planners to the Emerald Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau ConventionSouth

Voted one of the "Top Three Family Vacation Destinations in the South" for thirteen years in a row Southern Living

"Presented the Readers' Choice Award" ConventionSouth and top meeting planners

Read Our Testimonials

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

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

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

"Best Family Vacation Destination in America for three years in a row" Nashville Parent Magazine

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

"Top Beach in the Southeast" Family Fun Magazine