Sandestin is portioned into four resort areas: Beachside, Village, Bayside and Linkside. Beachside is the most popular spot for tourists, with easy access to the beach and waterfront activities, including the Dunes Putting Course. The Village of Baytowne Wharf is on the Choctawhatchee Bay and is home to the Baytowne Marina, where visitors can charter boats for pleasure cruises and fishing trips. The Village also features the "town center" of Sandestin, with many shops, restaurants, and nightclubs and bars. For a more private stay, check out the amenities at Sandestin's Dockside, where you can be close to the action but away from it all at the same time. Linkside lodging brings visitors to the heart of Sandestin's prestige golf courses and the Linkside Conference Center.
For many travelers, the primary draw of Sandestin is the eight miles of white sand beaches. The blue-green waters of the Gulf are perfect for water activities of all kinds, and tourists can rent WaveRunners, Jet Skis, canoes, boogie boards and kayaks. There are also pontoon boats and sailboats, and visitors can charter boats for pleasure cruises and fishing trips. Snorkeling, scuba diving and parasailing are also available. For relaxing on the beach, there are cabanas, umbrellas and beach chairs available to rent. The beaches of Sandestin are perfect for tossing a Frisbee, flying kites, pick-up matches of beach volleyball, or just relaxing in the sand and surf.
Sandestin offers a number of shopping destinations, including the Market Shops at Sandestin, the Village of Baytowne Wharf, and the Grand Boulevard. The Village of Baytowne Wharf includes shops like Coco & Company, Island Clothiers, and the Aloha Surf Company. Check out the Acme Oyster House for New Orleans-style food and fun. At the Market Shops at Sandestin, check out favorites like Chico's and Nicole Miller. The Grand Boulevard features Brooks Brothers, Tommy Bahamas, and the Fusion Art Glass Gallery. If bargains are more your style, head down the beach to Destin for the Silver Sands Factory Stores.
Sandestin is a prime vacation destination for fitness and activities like golf and tennis. There are four championship golf courses: Baytowne Golf Club, Burnt Pine Golf Club, Raven Golf Club and the Links Course. There is also the Sandestin Golf Academy, where visitors can take hourly lessons. The Academy also offers clinics and kids' programs. For the tennis enthusiast, Sandestin has been ranked one of the Top 50 U.S. Tennis Resorts by Tennis Magazine. There are 15 world-class tennis courts with hard, grass or clay surfaces to chose from. If working out is more your style, there is a fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, classes and personal trainers.
