Destin Is Going to The Dogs

On Saturday, January 7, 2012, Destin Pet friendly rental guests and residents had a big reason to celebrate as Destin welcomed the Destin Dog Park. Over 150 pet owners and their four-legged companions were on hand for Saturday’s Park opening.

It was a huge achievement for all the volunteers and fundraisers who spent the past year making the park possible for our residents and pet friendly vacation rental guests. Volunteers raised an impressive $38,928, matched by $30,000 in city funding for the park’s construction.

The roughly acre-and-a-half park sits at the intersection of Indian Bayou Drive and Commons Drive and has separate parks for big dogs and small dogs. The park will be open each day from Dawn until Dusk.

Continued improvements are even on the horizon, adding a “beach,” water features for the little guys, enhanced landscaping, and other surprises.

So, for our Destin pet friendly rental guests to get to the park, take Hwy 98 heading west towards Fort Walton Beach, go past the Walmart Shopping Center, turn right between the Palms and Bubba Gump Shrimp, go straight at the roundabout, and the dog park will be on your left.

Be sure to send us photos of your four-legged friends enjoying the park!

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Laura Co-Owner

Hi there! I'm Laura Clayton, co-owner of Beach Condos in Destin, where we specialize in offering beautiful, pet-friendly beachfront vacation rentals along the Emerald Coast of Florida. From cozy couples’ getaways to spacious family retreats, I’ve helped thousands of guests experience the magic of Destin and Miramar Beach — one salty breeze and sugar-white sand beach at a time. With over a decade of experience in the vacation rental world, I wear many sunhats — from managing bookings and marketing to creating pun-filled condo names and writing guest-friendly travel guides. I'm passionate about hospitality, obsessed with Gulf views, and always on the hunt for the best local seafood joints (I’ll let you in on my favorites if you ask!). When I’m not answering guest emails or walking through new listings, you can find me chasing sunsets, curating homey details that make our condos shine, or brainstorming beachy blog content with a coffee in hand and my toes in the sand. Whether you're planning your first visit or you're a returning beach bum, I’m here to help make your stay unforgettable. Let’s get your flip-flops in the sand and your vacation on track — after all, life’s better at the beach.

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