From the roaring sounds of freedom from the Air Force's jets, to the sparkling white sands and emerald green waters of the Gulf, the Emerald Coast is a world class destination for both locals and tourists. The small town environment with big city quality restaurants and entertainment make the Emerald Coast of Florida a top destination for millions of tourists each year

It's no wonder that the Emerald Coast is known for outdoor living at its best with beautiful , serene beaches and sunny, warm weather. The Emerald Coast stretches from Navarre Beach all the way to Santa Rosa Beach and includes the top tourist destinations of Destin and Fort Walton Beach. Each city within the Emerald Coast region has its own unique charm, characteristics, and attractions.

The Destin - Fort Walton Beach area is known not only for pristine beaches and great family environment, but also for its nightlife. There are many great beachside clubs and bars to party the night away. With the newly renovated Emerald Coast Convention Center, there are plenty of opportunities to see mainstream entertainment. Many great festivals are hosted in this area including the Destin Seafood Festival in Destin and the Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival in Fort Walton Beach. There are numerous condos, hotels, and rental homes in the area capable of accommodating any size family or group. The many recreational activities around the Fort Walton Beach and Destin area make this a family friendly destination for many tourists year after year. Destin is world famous for its off shore fishing and is dubbed the World's Luckiest Fishing Village. Whether your idea of a beach vacation includes jet skiing, parasailing, or simply relaxing in the sun while listening to the powerful sounds of the waves crashing onto the shore, the Fort Walton Beach / Destin area has you covered.

Just west of Fort Walton Beach is the city of Mary Esther, which is primarily a business district within the Fort Walton area and is home to the Santa Rosa Mall as well as many restaurants and other great businesses. It is separated from the Gulf of Mexico by the Santa Rosa Sound which is a 37.5 mile long stretch of waterway that is part of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. This waterway connects Choctawhatchee Bay to Pensacola Bay.

Another beautiful area along the Emerald Coast is Navarre Beach, which is also well-known for it's emerald green Gulf waters and white sand beaches. It is commonly referred to as Florida’s best kept secret. This quaint little stretch of beach is a community centered city full of friendly locals and natural beauty. There are plenty of top notch condos and hotels for lodging, as well as an abundance of mouthwatering restaurants. The area boasts a top rated school system, high quality healthcare options, and great residential housing options.

As you head east of the Destin - Fort Walton area, you will find Miramar Beach, which has the feel of a historic beach town. The scenic drive along the Gulf of Mexico gives way to beautiful beachfront homes, shopping, and, of course, plenty of great restaurants. Although you may experience that nostalgic feeling along the beaches of South Walton County, you are never far from the high class condos, hotels, resorts, and the shopping at the world’s largest designer factory outlet, Silver Sands Factory Outlets.

Just east of Miramar Beach, is Santa Rosa Beach, an upscale community full of lavish resorts, condos, high class dining, and plenty of pampering at local spas. Grab a little culture here and see the Caribbean-style artist colony or check out some of the breath-taking nature trails. This South Walton County beach town also boasts the beautiful Emerald Green water and snow white sands for which the Emerald Coast of Florida is so famous. These quiet and beautiful beaches were named one of the "10 Best Beach Destinations for 2011” by Yahoo! Travel.

So whether you are visiting Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Navarre, Miramar Beach, or Santa Rosa Beach, you will find plenty of attractions such as world class golf courses and delicious restaurants. If you have visited any of the businesses on the Emerald Coast, be sure and tell them that EmeraldCoastHub.com sent you.