Destin Events

Ocean Reef Resorts is pleased to be able to announce the imminent arrival of the 27th Annual Sandestin Wine Festival which runs from Thursday, April 18th thru Sunday, April 21st at the Village of Baytowne Wharf. This popular Destin event has come to be known as “the Kentucky Derby of wine festivals” and receives accolades of praise from media across the country. Sandestin is one of the most ...
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Thinking of planning a destination beach wedding in Destin, Miramar Beach or South Walton? Here at Ocean Reef Resorts, we can assist! Ever since Southern Living magazine and other nationally recognized publications started featuring Destin beach weddings, it has become very popular.  It goes without saying that a beautiful bride in a gorgeous white dress romantically flanked by her groom ...
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The Village of Baytowne Wharf is located just east of Destin within the gates of the Sandestin Golf, Tennis and Beach Resort in Miramar Beach. This enchanting village is located on the wooded shores of the Choctawhatchee Bay near the Sandestin Marina. A long wharf juts out into the water which serves as a popular spot to go fishing or catch a dazzling sunset.
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Many of our Ocean Reef Resort guests arrive here to enjoy our crystalline white beaches, emerald green waters, championship golf courses, tennis, world class shopping, fine seafood dining, wine tasting events, live musical entertainment and art shows. However, what some new visitors don't realize is that Destin’s history is actually anchored to angling for fish!
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One of the most delightful times of the year here in Destin and along The Emerald Coast begins after the Autumnal Equinox when the days are no longer longer than the evenings. This occurs around September 21st and usually ushers in some of the most beautiful fall weather you can experience anywhere in the US. Cobalt blue, sunlit skies are accompanied by a refreshing sea breeze with ...
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The Emerald Coast stretches from Destin in Okaloosa County to Miramar Beach and charming villages along Scenic Highway 30A on the Beaches of South Walton County all the way to Panama City Beach. Besides being one of the most beautiful beaches in the entire world with its crystalline white shores and emerald green waters it is also known for fabulous fireworks displays throughout the year.
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Although Mother's Day has been celebrated in some form since ancient times with annual festivals, the “modern” version began in England back in the 1600s. Back then it was called “Mothering Day” which was celebrated one day during Lent. It was a special celebration honoring mothers and the English were actually given one day off from work and even a reprieve from Lenten rituals related to ...
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Ocean Reef Resorts is offering a special Rent Three Nights, Get A Fourth Night Free to all of our friends and guests in commemoration of the superlative Seabreeze Jazz Festival which begins Thursday afternoon on April 19, 2012. This awesome musical event is celebrating its fourteenth year of featuring renowned accomplished artists from all over the nation. In fact Jazz Magazine lists this four ...
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Dreaming of a white Christmas? Usually Florida does not come to mind but here along The Emerald Coast from Destin to Panama City Beach, the shimmering white sand is as white as snow and you don't have to shovel it! In fact on a full moon night, the lighting along the snowy white beaches and sand dunes, some of which tower up to almost thirty feet tall, makes you think some kind of freaky blizzard ...
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Ocean Reef is proud to announce the advent of the 63rd annual Destin Fishing Rodeo which will be held on October 1 through the 31st. Many of our angler visitors let us help them find the perfect accommodations at one of our fine privately owned Destin vacation rental residences or condominiums every year at this time.
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