Year 2017
Destination Overview
Beautiful Beach Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa rests along the sugar white sand of
Florida’s Northwest coast, overlooking the emerald green waters of the Gulf of
Mexico. On a peninsula right in the center of Florida’s Panhandle, the
community surrounding Hilton Sandestin Beach is bordered by the warm waters
of the Gulf of Mexico on one side, and the calm Choctawhatchee Bay on the
other – both providing visitors easy access to beach and water activities year
round.
Well-known for the white sand that adorn its coastline the beach along Hilton
Sandestin Beach is made of pure Appalachian quartz, which gives the Gulf
waters their trademark emerald-green color by reflecting sunlight back up
through the surf. From simply relaxing to engaging in a plethora of water
activities, guests at Hilton Sandestin Beach, surely fine the beach as the focal
point of the overall resort experience.
Average Temperature Winter 68ºF Spring 79ºF
Summer 91ºF Fall 80ºF
Air Travel Access Northwest Florida Regional Airport
Destin - Ft Walton Beach Airport (VPS) is the closest airport to Hilton Sandestin
Beach. Just 25 miles away, the airport is conveniently located and boasts an
award-winning terminal, which accommodates passengers from around the world
with non-stop flights daily to primary hub cities across the nation, making
domestic and international connections easy. VPS offers direct flights from
Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston and Dallas.
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport
Located just one hour from the resort, Northwest Florida Beaches International
Airport (ECP) offers service from both Delta and Southwest airlines. Direct and
connecting service to worldwide destinations includes direct flights from Atlanta,
Orlando, Tampa, Baltimore, Dallas, Houston, St. Louis and Nashville. The first
international airport to be built in more than a decade, Northwest Florida Beaches
International provides Northwest Florida communities with first-class facilities,
including car rentals, shuttles, and taxi transfers.
Car Travel Access Two hours from Mobile
Two hours 30 minutes from Tallahassee
Three hours 30 minutes from Montgomery
Four hours 30 minutes from New Orleans and Birmingham
Six hours from Atlanta
Eight hours from Nashville
Ten hours from Houston
Local Attractions Aside from nearly endless opportunities for nearby fishing, golf, tennis and
outdoor water activities, the resort is close to a number of family friendly
attractions.
Gulfarium – America’s second oldest marine park, where Dolphin stars,
Princess and Delilah, delight crowds with comedic soccer games and amazing
18-foot leaps.
Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park – with more than 40 exciting water
attractions, three tropical mini golf courses, two fast and furious go-kart tracks,
and three high-thrill rides.
U.S. Air Force Armament Museum – the only U.S. museum dedicated to the
display of Air Force armament and "protected" by 25 reconnaissance, fighter and
bomber planes such as the B-17 Flying Fortress and SR-71 Blackbird Spy Plane.
Silver Sands Factory Store – the nation’s largest designer outlet center with
more than 100 designer names at up to 75 percent off retail prices, featuring
everything from home furnishings and jewelry to men’s, children’s and women’s
apparel and accessories.
Reservations Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
Toll free 800-559-1805 or 850-267-9500
HiltonSandestinBeach.com
- Hilton Sandestin Beach -
MEDIA CONTACT:
Sarah Weaver, Hayworth Public Relations
386-256-2583 / sarah@hayworthpr.com
