First time going to a Beach (Destin, FL), looking for tips/advices/suggestions!

CP3toOKC · 05-27-2018, 12:59 PM

Me and some friends (10 total) are going to Destin, FL or nearby surrounding areas this Labor Day weekend. I have never been to the actual beaches and wondered how the beach services work, etiquette, tips, life hacks, or anything really. Also any nice restaurants to go to along with cheap fresh eats, sushi, bars, unique adventures, to avoiding tourists traps, etc...

We will be staying at an AIRBNB spot somewhere near the beach (or according to the description). It may or may not come with golf carts and I'm not sure how useful they are or where you can or cannot take them. I'll be revisiting this thread throughout the year too for any random questions I might think of.

Thanks in advance!

Bars and Bar · 05-27-2018, 01:03 PM

I hope you can swim. Best of luck.

CP3toOKC · 05-27-2018, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bars and Bar

I hope you can swim. Best of luck.

Nope, I live in a landlocked state. Never saw a need for it lol

Astros19 · 05-27-2018, 01:09 PM

I just got back from Fort Myers on the gulf Coast 2 days ago.
Bring an umbrella.
Seriously, sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen.

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coltsnsox07 · 05-27-2018, 01:13 PM

It's okay to look just don't stare...

BostonNut · 05-27-2018, 01:32 PM

A life hack for going to the beach?

Blowout never disappoints.

Bars and Bar · 05-27-2018, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by CP3toOKC

Nope, I live in a landlocked state. Never saw a need for it lol

Move to Texas.

hairysasquatch · 05-27-2018, 02:10 PM

All beaches have nude swimming . Enjoy!

CP3toOKC · 05-27-2018, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BostonNut

A life hack for going to the beach?

Blowout never disappoints.

I'm betting on it

Quote:

Originally Posted by coltsnsox07

It's okay to look just don't stare...

I'll be wearing sunglasses all day, they won't be able to tell if I'm sleeping or drunk

JMarchand1981 · 05-27-2018, 06:42 PM

You could always post very specific questions in a yahoo message board....

BGT Masters · 05-27-2018, 06:42 PM

Sand gets hot, really hot. Just because it was cool when you went to play in the water doesn't mean its not scorching hot on the walk back. Found this out the hard way when I had no shoes and had to carry my 70lb dog a decent distance bare foot. Other than that, be smart, stay away from rip tides, and as mentioned wear sunscreen, wear sunscreen, wear sunscreen.

Siberian13 · 05-27-2018, 07:03 PM

Get in the water and go swimming. Just got back from the beach and hardly anyone gets in. Not sure what they are scared of. Enjoy your trip.

fulltritty · 05-27-2018, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Siberian13

Get in the water and go swimming. Just got back from the beach and hardly anyone gets in. Not sure what they are scared of. Enjoy your trip.

Jaws!

BostonNut · 05-27-2018, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Siberian13

Get in the water and go swimming. Just got back from the beach and hardly anyone gets in. Not sure what they are scared of. Enjoy your trip.

Sweet life hack 28-3.

Welcome back.

Saraste · 05-27-2018, 11:17 PM

Hopefully there will not be any red tide going on while you all are there. If you see people from the Weather Channel there, you may want to seek immediate shelter.

Halbert · 05-27-2018, 11:35 PM

Dont get sand in your vagina

calculusdork · 05-27-2018, 11:42 PM

Go to Mcguire's Irish Pub. (Make a reservation if possible.) Get the shepherd's pie. Thank me.

rman112 · 05-28-2018, 01:06 AM

All Florida beaches are nude beaches.

rman112 · 05-28-2018, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by hairysasquatch

All beaches have nude swimming . Enjoy!

Damn you..

cruiserdaddy7 · 05-28-2018, 01:16 AM

We go to Seagrove Beach every year which isn't too far from Destin. We usually stay away from Destin because it is extremely busy.

Rent a pontoon boat and go out fishing. Always makes for a good time and gets you away from the crowds.

sak0309 · 05-28-2018, 08:46 AM

For a fun, eclectic dining experience, try The Red Bar at Santa Rosa Beach. It's a bit of a drive from Destin (~40 minutes) but well worth it.

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaura...h_Florida.html

IndyKMB · 05-28-2018, 12:56 PM

White sand beach and emerald water ... as long as the weather cooperates it will be a great trip for you. As others have mentioned, the sand gets scorching hot and you'll need to be applying sunscreen every 30-45 minutes.

Definitely make sure to get a breakfast stop in at the Donut Hole at least once, but avoid Friday-Sunday or you'll be waiting in a very long line.

dbackschamp2001 · 05-28-2018, 08:53 PM

Don't eat the yellow snow.

Hollywood42 · 05-28-2018, 09:04 PM

Wear sunscreen and put more on periodically. Don't skip the top of your feet, you probably wouldn't think to do so, but they'll burn and be a giant pain for awhile after if you miss them

corndog · 05-28-2018, 09:05 PM

Get some inexpensive swim goggles so that you can see the stingrays swim by your feet. It's fascinating.

05-27-2018, 12:59 PM	#1
CP3toOKC Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: OK Posts: 5,051 soonerfan187	First time going to a Beach (Destin, FL), looking for tips/advices/suggestions! Me and some friends (10 total) are going to Destin, FL or nearby surrounding areas this Labor Day weekend. I have never been to the actual beaches and wondered how the beach services work, etiquette, tips, life hacks, or anything really. Also any nice restaurants to go to along with cheap fresh eats, sushi, bars, unique adventures, to avoiding tourists traps, etc... We will be staying at an AIRBNB spot somewhere near the beach (or according to the description). It may or may not come with golf carts and I'm not sure how useful they are or where you can or cannot take them. I'll be revisiting this thread throughout the year too for any random questions I might think of. Thanks in advance! __________________ PM me if you have CP3 autos in Thunder uniform for sale Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/191230765@N06/albums

05-27-2018, 01:03 PM	#2
Bars and Bar Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 10,720	I hope you can swim. Best of luck. __________________ Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.

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BostonNut Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 60,241	A life hack for going to the beach? Blowout never disappoints. __________________ HairySasquatch

05-27-2018, 02:10 PM	#8
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05-27-2018, 11:17 PM	#15
Saraste Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sound Asleep Posts: 18,673 kesscards	Hopefully there will not be any red tide going on while you all are there. If you see people from the Weather Channel there, you may want to seek immediate shelter. __________________ The strange looks I get from customers at shows when they are selling and I ask for NASCAR! Which is the most accurate voice to read posts in: Saraste as a corpse - oldgoldy97 12/19/23

05-27-2018, 01:09 PM	#4
Astros19 Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 5,994	I just got back from Fort Myers on the gulf Coast 2 days ago. Bring an umbrella. Seriously, sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

05-27-2018, 01:13 PM	#5
coltsnsox07 Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 21,971	It's okay to look just don't stare...

05-27-2018, 06:42 PM	#10
JMarchand1981 Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 34,438	You could always post very specific questions in a yahoo message board....

05-27-2018, 06:42 PM	#11
BGT Masters Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wellsville, New York Posts: 10,184	Sand gets hot, really hot. Just because it was cool when you went to play in the water doesn't mean its not scorching hot on the walk back. Found this out the hard way when I had no shoes and had to carry my 70lb dog a decent distance bare foot. Other than that, be smart, stay away from rip tides, and as mentioned wear sunscreen, wear sunscreen, wear sunscreen.

05-27-2018, 07:03 PM	#12
Siberian13 Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 76,380 shiller13	Get in the water and go swimming. Just got back from the beach and hardly anyone gets in. Not sure what they are scared of. Enjoy your trip.

05-27-2018, 11:35 PM	#16
Halbert Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 5,695 Halbert424	Dont get sand in your vagina __________________ Who wants that honey?

05-27-2018, 11:42 PM	#17
calculusdork Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Nowheresville Posts: 26,683 calculusdork calculusdork	Go to Mcguire's Irish Pub. (Make a reservation if possible.) Get the shepherd's pie. Thank me.

05-28-2018, 01:06 AM	#18
rman112 Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Freedom is Free Again Posts: 40,946	All Florida beaches are nude beaches.

05-28-2018, 01:16 AM	#20
cruiserdaddy7 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 15,528 Cruiserdaddy7	We go to Seagrove Beach every year which isn't too far from Destin. We usually stay away from Destin because it is extremely busy. Rent a pontoon boat and go out fishing. Always makes for a good time and gets you away from the crowds. __________________ Show me your friends and I'll show you your future.

05-28-2018, 08:46 AM	#21
sak0309 Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 688	For a fun, eclectic dining experience, try The Red Bar at Santa Rosa Beach. It's a bit of a drive from Destin (~40 minutes) but well worth it. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaura...h_Florida.html

05-28-2018, 12:56 PM	#22
IndyKMB Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Indianapolis Metro Posts: 3,646	White sand beach and emerald water ... as long as the weather cooperates it will be a great trip for you. As others have mentioned, the sand gets scorching hot and you'll need to be applying sunscreen every 30-45 minutes. Definitely make sure to get a breakfast stop in at the Donut Hole at least once, but avoid Friday-Sunday or you'll be waiting in a very long line.

05-28-2018, 08:53 PM	#23
dbackschamp2001 Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,362 parksandreselling Dbackschamp2001	Don't eat the yellow snow.

05-28-2018, 09:04 PM	#24
Hollywood42 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Minnesota Posts: 39,435 Hollywood42	Wear sunscreen and put more on periodically. Don't skip the top of your feet, you probably wouldn't think to do so, but they'll burn and be a giant pain for awhile after if you miss them __________________ Collecting the Twins All my PC wants/haves available at hollywood42cards.com

05-28-2018, 09:05 PM	#25
corndog BODA Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: From a table in McDonalds, with lovely fake flowers on it. Posts: 17,575	Get some inexpensive swim goggles so that you can see the stingrays swim by your feet. It's fascinating. __________________ He has no rival, He has no equal.