Experiencing the beauty of Destin through an ecotourism lens is sure to bring you a new appreciation for the crystal-clear Gulf waters and white quartz sand. If you’re a beach lover, treat yourself to a day at Henderson Beach State Park, where you will enjoy a stretch of undisturbed sand and shoreline along with the opportunity to camp, search for seashells, and birdwatch. In Downtown Destin, parks like Captain Leonard Destin Park and Clement Taylor Park provide a serene spot to watch the waves of the Choctawhatchee Bay while the little ones play.