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4-day, 3-night itinerary
Treat the family to a long weekend in Destin, Florida, for epic family fun. Hit the beach, splash around at a waterpark, encounter wildlife and more.
Day 1 Early morning arrival and a day at the water park
Day 2 Day at the beach or pool and dinner at Lulu’s
Day 3 Trip to Crab Island and a sunset dolphin cruise
Day 4 Departure
Arrive early in the morning at Hilton Sandestin Beach, Golf Resort & Spa. Once you get settled, change into your bathing suit, lather up the sunscreen and head to Big Kahuna’s Water Park. Let the kids run around and play while you relax by the pool or float down the lazy river. When everyone is tired, go back to the hotel to relax and eat dinner with a view at the hotel’s Barefoot’s Beachside Bar & Grill.
Hilton Sandestin Beach, Golf Resort & Spa sits on a stretch of the coastline and beach, so spend the day relaxing on the beach, swimming in the Gulf of Mexico or hanging by the pool; the possibilities are endless. For dinner, head to Lulu’s for great food, live music, games and more.
Crab Island is a sandbar in the middle of the ocean and is a popular destination. Rent a boat and head out for some fun. Crab Island can get a little crowded and rowdy, so head there on the earlier side for smaller crowds. Spend the morning swimming in the clear water, jumping off the boat and visiting the floating restaurants and bars. Once it hits early afternoon, head back to the hotel to shower and get ready for a sunset dolphin tour.
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