Best Beach Town In The South?

Florida’s Emerald Coast was voted No. 1 Beach in the South. Photo credit: PRNewsFoto/Florida’s Emerald Coast.

Florida’s Emerald Coasthas been voted the “Best Beach Town in the South” by the readers of Southern Living magazine.

If you’re planning a family vacation in Florida, the region’s beach towns of Destin – Fort Walton Beach – Okaloosa Island offer affordable accommodations and events.

Some of the popular attractions are sandcastles on white sandy beaches; dolphins dance at Florida’s Gulfarium; fishing off Okaloosa Pier and playing at Big Kahuna’s Water Park.

The year-round accommodation options range from beachfront hotels to a bed and breakfast, to condominiums and vacation homes.

Here are some upcoming Emerald Coast 2011 events:

• HarborWalk Marina Destin Cobia Tournament – April 1-30;
• Beach Kite Festival – April 3-5;
• Helen Back Golf Classic – May 20;
• Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival – June 2-6;
• July 4th Extravaganza – July 2-3 and
• Rock the Docks – Live music on Saturdays.

For more info, visit the Emerald Coast site.