![]() ![]() “People are expecting to visit the same vendors they have in the past, but they’re not there anymore.”įor example, the floating music stage, larger restaurants, and the giant Inflatable obstacle course are gone.įurther changes are on the horizon as the National Park Service is considering banning all commercial activity at Crab Island in 2022, Thomas said. “It’s caused a lot of confusion,” said Thomas. New regulations, however, have changed what’s available to visitors. In the past, there were a lot of floating businesses on the island, selling everything from food and cocktails to T-shirts and floaties. “Nearly everyone who rents a boat in Destin stops at Crab Island,” she says. Heather Thomas, co-owner of Destin Vacation Boat Rentals, has been doing business in the area for 14 years. Covered in just 1-4 feet of water that’s brilliant turquoise during high tide and clear emerald green the rest of the time, it’s like a four-acre swimming pool where visitors can wade, snorkel, play and relax. One of the brightest jewels in Destin’s crown is Crab Island, a submerged sandbar in Choctawhatchee Bay, five minutes by boat from Destin Harbor. Known for its white sand beaches, crystal-clear ocean and exceptional fishing, this Panhandle town is the most popular destination on Florida’s Emerald Coast, drawing about 3.6 million visitors each year. ![]()
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