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Is there a place that is similar to Destin (lots to do and great beach) that isn’t Destin? My family loves Clearwater Beach and we definitely enjoyed Destin but we’re looking for somewhere new. ☀️

Answer 1

I just drove back from the beach in Venice, Florida. Venice is the shark teeth capital of the world. You get sea "rakes" and scoop up sharks teeth that are millions of years old. This is my haul today. I'm addicted to hunting for them and no where else has them.  

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@hein14105 Thanksne Friker also manasota key had them

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That is right next to South Venice so close enough! Caspersen has the best hunting grounds according to the divers I spoke with.  

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Yes. Love that beach. I have over 100 teeth i found on our most recent trip there. Looooove it.  

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My sister has a vacation home in Venice and she has a jar with at least 1000 or more shark's teeth in it. It is so much fun!  

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@hein14105 Thanksne Friker i love these areas for sharks teeth I am addicted too love looking for them

Answer 2

Have you done Seaside?  

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@philender we haven’t stayed there but we’ve been there. Tell me more about what you love in Seaside.  

Answer 3

I know it’s close to Destin but have you ever gone to Panama City Beach?  

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@jody hey Angie! We’re looking at PCB. Can you believe the kids are almost 14 and 10 now? What would you recommend for them while there, other than the beach?  

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@sourwood1563 No, I can’t believe they are that old! Owen is 20. I haven’t been there for a few years but we went for like 5 years in a row LOL. When Owen was that age. There’s this whole outdoor area called Pier Park it has outdoor rides restaurants a movie theater etc. Then in the general area it’s kind of like Wisconsin Dells there is so much to do. Mini golf, bunjee jump, etc. then we would always do an excursion like snorkeling and then do something by our condo like parasail or banana boat etc. you will never be bored there!  

Answer 4

Daytona Beach. The best!  

Answer 5

Gulf shores/orange beach

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@tripetalous would you mind sharing what you love about Gulf Shores? I know a lot of people who have been there and love it too.  

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@sourwood1563 it was a stretch of ocean with tons of resorts but enough room to spread out, bars on the beach that were family friendly and fun for all ages, and some activities within 30 mins or so like a zoo and gator farm

Answer 6

Ft. Walton Beach

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@cochrane that’s basically the same.  

Answer 7

Keep the comments coming! We’ve looked at most of these places but appreciate all the suggestions.  

Answer 8

Gulf Shores, AL - been to both. They’re both in the Emerald Isle.  

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@sulfapyridine thanks! Tell me what you love about Gulf Shores. I know tons of people who have been there and love to. I’d love to hear specifics. Thanks!  

Answer 9

West Palm Beach is nice.  

Answer 10

Hilton Head, SC is my favorite for the South and during the summer, it’s actually cooler than many southern locations (80’s when everything else is 90’s plus).  

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@sulfapyridine, shhhhh  

Answer 11

Hilton Head is amazing!  

Answer 12

Marco Island/Naples

Answer 13

Virginia beach

Answer 14

Orange beach Alabama

Answer 15

Sanibel Island is lovely!  

Answer 16

Siesta key!  

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@capon definitely on our list. Tell me more about what you love there.  

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@sourwood1563 walking the white sandy beach and captain Curt’s, SKOB and Sniki tiki! Many memories there! Been going every year for years!  

Answer 17

All great beaches and wonderful areas! We’re looking for somewhere that has a lot for kids ages 10-14, other than only the beach.  

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@sourwood1563 would you consider leaving the country? We are taking the kids BACK to Cabo San Lucas because they still talk all the time about last years trip and hotel. If so, I’ll share more deets with you.  

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Oh. And we have done Siesta Key and Anna Maria Island. Both were great. We actually did “side” trips to Legoland and Disney during each of those trips which added some fun variety without park overkill.  

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@crean7 Bloch Moore thanks girl! We’ve done the same with going to the parks for a few days and then the beach. I’m glad you reminded me of that! ❤️ My kids get bored with just the beach stuff after a couple days. It’s nice to mix it up for sure!  

Answer 18

Outer Banks NC!  

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@stumpy thank you! This is on our list. Tell me more about some of your fave things there.  

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@sourwood1563 the food! Blue Moon Cafe, FishHeads, Millers, etc! There is an ice cream place called Surf n Spoon that is amazing! You can go fly kites up on the dunes! You can go to the Roanoake Aquarium and see how they save the turtles! The Beach! I’d def stay at a place with a pool! We stay at the Croatian Surf Club!  

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I drove there last year with my two daughters anytime it’s available for the week we go! I just love the area! People who vacation there are just super nice and chill! I’d def day you have to go into Duck and Corolla too! Both towns are really cool! Corolla has the wild horses! And Duck is just a neat little town!  

Answer 19

We love Hilton Head

Answer 20

Pensacola beach! Or orange beach! Or both! They’re super close

Answer 21

Venice beach!  

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The piers and caspersen beach to find shark teeth! Go to fort desoto as well! Collect sand dollars and shells!  

Answer 22

Check out Indian Rocks Beach. Off the beaten path, but so much fun! It’s near Clearwater. I liked it better than Destin!  

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@paduasoy25714 beautiful area

Answer 23

St Pete, Fort Meyers, Cocoa, Treasure Island, and Madeira Beach! If you go to the St. Pete area go to Johns Pass( shopping village by the water)! You can take boat rides, see dolphins, etc!  

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@signorina12320 thanks! We love St. John’s Pass!  

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@sourwood1563 me too and your welcome!  

Answer 24

Sanibel Island!