No surprise to any of us! Destin shines at #5 in the newly released 2026 U.S. News and World Report for ‘Best Family Beach Vacations in the U.S.’

Our beautiful City also took honors as #7 for overall ‘Best Family Vacations in the U.S.’

The Best Vacations rankings identify the top destinations for travelers across a variety of categories. U.S. News travel editors thoroughly evaluate more than 1,500 destinations and score them based on multiple facets; users also vote on destinations within each ranking.