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Beach Warning Flags in Destin & Fort Walton Beach: What Every Color Means

Those colored flags on the beach aren't decoration — they're the most important thing to understand before you get in the Gulf. Here are the official Destin-Fort Walton Beach flag meanings, plus how to get the daily flag by text.

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Crab Island is Destin's most famous spot that you can't actually drive to. Here's an honest look at what it really is, who loves it, and how visitors get out there — so you can decide if it belongs on your trip.

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