Destin Commons Facts

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Description: Voted “Best Place to Shop” by readers of Emerald Coast Magazine, Destin Commons has set a new standard for shopping, dining and entertainment in Florida’s Panhandle since opening in 2003. Destin Commons is anchored by Bass Pro Shops, Belk and a 14-screen Rave Motion Pictures. Located in Okaloosa County, an area highly trafficked by locals and tourists, the center features more than 75 well-known local and national names in retail and dining totaling 400,000 square feet, as well as 70,000 square feet of Class 'A' office space.

 

Location

Destin Commons is located in the heart of Destin at the corner of Highway 98 and Mid Bay Bridge Road. 86,000 vehicles drive this stretch daily, according to the Mid-Bay Bridge authority. This is the most direct route to Destin from the north. 4300 Legendary Drive Destin, FL 32541

Total Square Footage

Retail and Restaurants: 400,00 square feet
Office: 70,000 square feet

Anchor Stores

Bass Pro Shops, Belk Department Store, Rave Motion Pictures 

Key Retailers

Banana Republic, Lucky Brand Jeans, Williams-Sonoma, White House|Black Market, Chico’s, Brighton, bebe, Buckle, Bath & Body Works, Victoria's Secret, Gymboree, Reeds jewelers

Trade Area Profile

Population

  • Primary Market: 115,373
  • Secondary Market: 162,410
  • Population Trade Area: 277,783
  • Population Average Age: 37 
  • Average Shopper Income: $70,897
  • Households With Children: 94%
  • Average Shopper Expenditure: $79.78
  • Average Length of Visit: 93 mins
  • Average Number of Stores Visited: 3
  • Annual Property Visitors: 11 million

Tourism

The Destin-Fort Walton Beach and Beaches of South Walton lie along the Emerald Coast, between Pensacola and Panama City. The area, acclaimed by Southern Living Magazine for having the “Best Beaches in the South” for 13 years running, attracts 14 million visitors each year and is the number two ranked tourist driving destination in Florida, exceeded only by Orlando. $4 billion tourism expenditures are reaped by the Emeral Coast each year. Frommer's ranked the Florida Panhandle a "Top 10 Worldwide Destination for 2010"

Dining

Hard Rock Café, Johnny Rockets, Panera Bread, RedBrick Pizza, Starbuck’s Coffee, Sushi Siam, Cold Stone Creamery, Dave’s Dogs, Tropical Smoothie Café, Zoe’s Kitchen, Pretzel Mako, Great American Cookies, Godiva Chocolatier, Candymakers

Special Kids Attractions

An outdoor interactive pop fountain “dances” on command. The 49-head fountain system is built into the ground and offers kids a refreshing way to cool off during hot summer months.

Also for our younger guests, a nautically themed outdoor playground features a large soft play area with various creatures from the sea including a lighthouse, dolphin, sandcastle, starfish, boat, alligator, crab and turtle. The DC Kids Club hosts many activities.

A real miniature train operates daily taking kids and their parents up and down Main Street. $3 fare with pick up and drop off location at Center Plaza.

Awards

  • 2010 Voted Best Community Business Partner by Ronald McDonald House
  • 2009 Voted Best Community Business Partner by Emerald Coast Magazine
  • 2009 Voted Best Place To Take The Kids by Emerald Coast Magazine
  • 2007 Voted Best Place To Shop by Emerald Coast Magazine
  • 2006 Voted Best Place To Shop by Emerald Coast Magazine
  • 2005 Voted Best Place to Shop by Emerald Coast Magazine
  • 2004 Voted Best Place to Shop and Best Place to Take The Kids by Emerald Coast Magazine
  • President’s Pride Award from Ft. Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce