Hotels in Emerald Coast, United States

The Emerald Coast stretches along Florida's Gulf of Mexico, famous for its powdery white sand and clear emerald waters. With a subtropical climate, summers are hot and humid-perfect for paddleboarding in Destin's Choctawhatchee Bay or jet-skiing near Panama City Beach-while mild winters invite you to hike the coastal dunes at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. From March to May, you can spot dolphins on a cruise out of Okaloosa Island, and June through August offers the best conditions for snorkeling at the artificial reefs off South Walton.