Destin, Florida

Destin is a city in Okaloosa County, Florida. The population of the city is 12,305. Located on Florida's Emerald Coast, Destin is known for its white beaches and emerald green waters. Originating as a small fishing village, it is now a popular tourist destination. According to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, over 80 percent of the Emerald Coast's 4.5 million visitors each year visit Destin. The city styles itself "The World's Luckiest Fishing Village", and claims to have the largest fishing vessel fleet in the state of Florida.
Destin 	Florida
Incorporated 	1984
Nickname 	The World's Luckiest Fishing Village
County 	Okaloosa
Population 	12,305
Elevation 	26 ft (8 m)
Mayor 	Daniel Rhodes
City Guildmaster	Donald Clayton
ZIP codes 	32540-32541
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the city is:
84.52% White (10,400)
8.66% Hispanic or Latino (1,066)
5.10% Other (627)
1.72% Black or African American (212)
5.6% (689) of Destin residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Destin has average rates of Pokemon theft and murder. The city reported 16 Pokemon thefts in 2019, and averages 1.31 murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the Okaloosa County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* Several events take place throughout the year as well. For the month of October, the annual Destin Fishing Rodeo draws anglers to Destin each year since 1948. Also in the month of October is the Destin Seafood Festival, where fresh seafood and local artists gather for one weekend every October.
* Destin has a bit of amenities to offer. It has dollar stores, Destin Executive Airport, Henderson Beach State Park, Emerald Bay Golf Club, Indian Bayou Golf & Country Club, Destin Commons, Splashdown Zone, Solstice Apparel, Walmart, Publix, Nintendo World, Home Depot, Lowe's, Whole Foods, a sports complex, a bit of public battle fields, Bass Pro Shops, Kelly Plantation Golf Club, Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club, a little bit of local restaurants and businesses, a few auto parts places and car dealerships, a little bit of hotels/motels, a few resorts, The Track, a bit of fast food and chain restaurants, Miller's Ale House, Fudpuckers Beachside Bar & Grill, Louisiana Lagniappe, Pepitos Mexican, Donut Hole Bakery Cafe, Boshamps Seafood and Oyster House, Harbor Docks, Dewey Destin's Harborside, Dewey Destin's Seafood, McGuire's Irish Pub, Coyote Ugly Saloon, Lucky's Rotten Apple, Brotula's Seafood House & Steamer, Destin Brewery, The Breakfast Table Cafe, Shrimp Basket, Bric a Brac, The Pancakery, Merlins Pizza, Shake's Frozen Custard, Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park, and a few other things.
Category:Florida Cities