destin is really nice. the walk into the jetties is a bit brutal. i think its about 300’ of powdery sand. but if you get there about 45-60 minutes ahead of high tide its worth it. if you have a boat then it a done deal. put in at any of the boat ramps and its a 5 minute ride to the jetties (no walk in the sand). seas are calm enough for a pontoon or small boat.
if you do a charter, emerald coast is the bomb. very well run shop. definitely look into it. destin is a great trip