Cool Water Activities for Hot Destin Days
Hopefully the hottest days of the year are behind us, but summer isn’t quite over yet. While many of us are already yearning for fall, August promises blazing afternoons, brutal humidity, and many more weeks over 90 degrees. Ugh! With the first day of fall still over a month away, we have no choice but to find new and exciting ways to cool off and cope with the heat.
Regardless of whether you’re a tourist or a local, willing yourself out of the comfort of your air-conditioned house on a hot summer day is not an easy task. Luckily for you, we have the perfect list of activities to get you through this final stretch of summer! From renting a tiki cruise in Destin, to exploring the oasis at Crab Island, we have the perfect list to keep you cool this August.
Crab Island Tiki Boat
If you haven’t heard of Crab Island before, then you’ve heard of it now! Crab Island, a submerged sandbar located just North of the Destin bridge, is among some of the most popular tourist destinations here in Destin, Florida. Unlike a regular beach, Crab Island is a stretch of sandbars that varies in depth depending on the tides, creating an oasis ideal for wading, relaxing, and cooling off. Adding to its uniqueness, Crab Island is situated in the Choctawhatchee Bay, making it only accessible by watercraft.
So how exactly do so many visitors find their way to Crab Island each summer? While some visitors bring their own boats or kayaks, many visitors rely on boat rentals to transport them to Crab Island. If you’re looking for an exciting and unique way to experience Crab Island, we recommend considering a Destin tiki boat rental! Not only do our tiki boats in Destin provide you with excellent transportation to and from Crab Island, but they also provide you with your very own captain! Leave the driving to the experts and enjoy a cool and relaxing afternoon at Destin’s Crab Island!
Sunset Tours
We know that summer afternoons in Destin can get extremely hot and oppressive, so why not skip the afternoon heat and try an evening sunset boat tour instead? When you book one of our Destin tiki boats, you can choose between an endless list of timeslots, including evening and sunset cruises!
While swimming and soaking in the water is a great way to cool off, a sunset cruise along Destin’s coastline is the perfect solution for those who want to beat the heat without getting wet! Our tiki boat offers stunning skies, mild temperatures, and a relaxing onboard experience.
Jet Skiing the Coastline
This idea is for our adventure seeking, adrenaline loving, and watersporting readers! Renting a Jet Ski is an excellent option for getting a mix of both refreshing ocean breeze and crisp salty water. Unlike a regular boat, which can often feel like a platform programmed to melt its riders on a hot summer day, jet skis are about the closest thing to being in the cool water without actually getting soaking wet.
Don’t get us wrong, you will certainly get a little wet on a Jet ski, but when the temperatures are far over 90, a little moisture is much preferred over a traditional boat.
Parasailing the Emerald Coast
If you’re feeling brave, our next suggestion is sure to cool you off and send a shiver down your spine! Parasailing is a totally safe and exhilarating way to experience Destin like never before. Featuring stunning panoramic views of the shoreline and cool coastal breezes, parasailing is an exciting thrill, best experienced with a friend or loved one. Grab your bravest friend and take to the skies with this unique and thrilling adventure!
Big Kahuna’s Water and Adventure Park
We all love beach days, but with temperatures soaring well over 90 degrees, the beach can sometimes feel like more trouble than it’s worth. Brutal sun, hot sand, and high humidity may have you second-guessing that “refreshing” day at the beach you had dreamed of. Our next idea encourages you to skip the beach day and head over to Big Kahuna’s water and Adventure Park!
Situated at 1007 US Highway 98 East, Big Kahuna’s features over 40 attractions, including thrilling slides, wave pools, a lazy river, and kid-friendly splash zones! But that’s not all, unlike a traditional pool or beach day, you do not have to worry about packing a lunch for your kids, family, and/or friends. Big Kahuna’s offers several full-service bars and food services!
Time to Cool Off!
Now that we have provided you with our best suggestions for staying cool in Destin this August, it’s time to put these ideas into action! While we cannot control the heat, we hope these recommendations help keep you cool this summer and inspire you to get outside and get active! Whether you’re renting a Crab Island tiki, or taking to the sky, we hope you stay cool and hydrated this summer!
