Ornaments in the sand with seashells for the Christmas eventsin Destin FL.

4 Reasons to Spend Christmas in Destin FL

Published on December 19, 2018 On Happenings in Destin, Florida

This holiday season, treat yourself to a stay at the Henderson Park Inn! Destin is a magical place to be during Christmastime, from holiday events to delicious Christmas dinners. To give you an idea of why you should plan your last-minute holiday trip, we’ve put together a list of 4 reasons to spend Christmas in Destin FL.

1. Have a White Christmas Without the Snow

A walking path along a white sand beach in Destin, FL. Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? You’re guaranteed to have one when you spend it in Destin! The gorgeous white sand is as white as snow, and you won’t have to deal with wintry weather or freezing temperatures. This means you can leave your winter coats and gloves at home and enjoy the weather in Destin. We even have suites available that offer beautiful views of the Gulf, so you can see the white sandy beaches from the comfort of your room!

2. Delicious Christmas Dinner

One of the best parts about the holidays is the delicious meal you get to share with your loved ones. This year, take a break from cooking the feast yourself and enjoy it at one of the restaurants in Destin! Our on-site restaurant, the Beach Walk Cafe, serves up an amazing Christmas Eve dinner. The menu includes appetizers like Coconut Shrimp and Fried Green Tomatoes, soups and salads like Lobster Bisque and Warm Spinach, and entrees like Kona Coffee Crusted Prime Rib and Grilled Scottish Salmon. For dessert, share a Gingerbread Creme Brulee or Milk and Cookies, which comes with warm, homemade chocolate chip cookies with brandy and eggnog.

3. Christmas Events

When you spend Christmas in Destin FL, you can enjoy some incredible holiday events! Throughout December, you can experience everything from parades to tree lightings. And of course there are plenty of places to do some last-minute Christmas shopping. Destin Commons is one of the best shopping destinations, and it’s decorated for the holidays! There’s a giant Christmas tree in the central circle and festive reindeer scattered throughout the shopping center. Destin is also home to exciting New Year’s Eve celebrations you can attend, including the New Year’s in Destin Fireworks Dinner Cruise and the Baytowne Countdown at The Village of Baytowne Wharf.

4. Perfect Christmas Gift

A bottle of wine, grapes, and flowers on the bed in the Executive Suite of the Henderson Park Inn. A trip to Destin during Christmas time is the perfect Christmas gift to yourself! When you stay at our hotel, you are guaranteed to have an unforgettable adventure. Not only do we have luxurious rooms, but we provide our guests with the best amenities. Enjoy a complimentary bottle of wine, fresh grapes, and flowers when you enter your suite, made to order breakfast to start your mornings off right, happy hour with afternoon snacks, and so much more. You will love spending Christmas sipping wine next to the one you love as you admire views of the Gulf.

These are just 4 of the many reasons you should spend Christmas in Destin FL! Take a look at all of our beautiful accommodations in Destin and reserve the perfect one for your stay.