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Don't do Destin proper unless you want to hang at Branson on the beach. Go a little further east to 30A. Much more charming. Look into Seaside, Grayton Beach, Seagrove, or if you've got the money, Rosemary Beach. Last few weeks in May are good because the post-school summer rush hasn't really started yet.

Gulf Shores isn't bad, but the beaches and water are NOTHING compared to the Destin/30A area which have some of the bluest waters and whitest sand in the world.

Here's a nice resource for visiting 30A. I'd be happy to give you recommendations on eating and such if you end up choosing that area. My family has been going down to that general area for around 25 years.

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Posted by bbvdd

Memphis, TN

Member since Jun 2009

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Posted on 5/12/15 at 1:33 pm to CatFan81

I'm just not a fan of 30A. When I go to the beach I want to be in a house on the beach. I want to open the door and hear the waves and watch dolphins swim by.

Last year we went to St George Island (Apalachicola) and really enjoyed it. It is out of the way and not close to anything but Apalachicola. If you want bars and night life, St George is not for you. If you want to be in a house that is right on the beach and have a nice quiet time with your family without crowds you've chosen wisely.

The whole week we were there (Oct) we would only see 3-10 families on the beach.

I do however want to visit the Charleston area as I've never been there.

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