Situated in Northwest Florida, Destin-Fort Walton Beach is an idyllic destination that offers sports facilities and venues and a serene escape after gameplay along its pristine 20-mile stretch of coastline. Whether visiting for a cheerleading competition, baseball tournament, or equestrian event, families will find an exciting opportunity to ignite their sense of adventure.
Destin/Fort Walton Beach at a Glance
- Hotel Rooms
- 14,544
- Hotel Tax Rate
- 12 percent
- Major Facilities
- Preston Hood Athletic Complex has five baseball fields, four beach volleyball courts, three soccer/multipurpose fields, two softball fields, and a skate park
- Raider Arena at Northwest Florida State College is a 74,500-square-foot basketball arena that seats 2,400 fans
- Morgan Sports Center offers six baseball/softball fields and three soccer fields
- Rigdon Center offers nearly 50,000 square feet of flexible event space across indoor and outdoor venues
- Convention Center
The Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center boasts more than 32,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event space.
- Contact
Destin-Fort Walton Beach, FL, destinfwb.com.









