Fla. Vacation

reefracer

reefracer

Member
Yep, we're headed for the beach. Won't be very far down tho, Destin for a week. I'll be interested if anyone knows of any good LFS w/reef stuff. Or just things of interest to a reefer to do in that area while the wife sun bathes?
 
Cassette87

Cassette87

Well-Known Member
I hope you have a wonderful time while away! Don't get too burned, the sun's terrible there this time of the year, i know a good lfs... Gulf of Mexico... inc. heh, sorry, had to do that :)
 
Woodstock

Woodstock

The Wand Geek was here. ;)
RS STAFF
Have a great vacation! If you go near Palm Bay, Fla, check out Trident Pets fish store off of Babcock road. :thumbup:
 
lcstorc

lcstorc

Well-Known Member
There are several good LFS here in Cocoa and Melbourne. If you get this far south let me know and I will give you a list and directions.
The Coral Palace is great and there is a new store called The Hidden Reef that is nice as well. Also one Woodstock and I found in Melbourne last time she was down that was really nice. If you are coming this way I can look up the name for you.
 
caitrina

caitrina

Well-Known Member
Destin is BEAUTIFUL! I am not sure what you will find in Destin as far as LFS's, but the beauty of Destin is enough to get anyone to try some scuba diving or snorkeling. I have a rental house in Pensacola and lived there for many years and though Destin was about 100 miles from me it was always a treat to go there. Can't help you out much with places for LFS because I lived there before I was involved (or should I say addicted) to this reef stuff, I think your best bet on finding a LFS will be in Fort Walton Beach which isn't far up highway 98. In fact you will probably find yourself traveling there quite a bit if this is a trip more for fun and night life events than for pure relaxation. I did find through the help of a friend in Pensacola a place called Reef Scapes Inc. I think it is in Fort Walton and their number is 850-837-3467. We don't know if it still exists or what it is like so maybe give them a call when you get up there. You will do much traveling on 98 which is basically the main artery, watch your speed:wit: particularly if you get farther up the panhandle toward Gulf Breeze and Pensacola. Destin has a waterpark with mini golf and some thrill rides called Big Kahunas if you are into that sort of thing. Fort Walton has many shops and there is a place called the Gulfarium, a small version of sea world without a Shamu. Panama City is farther than Ft Walton but there are alot of amusement type parks there on the strip- the Miracle Strip. I believe that is about 50 miles from Destin. I have not lived in the area for about 7 years so I am sure a lot has been added and you will find many things to do. Oh on a closing note Blue Water Bay in Destin---Breathtaking! Have fun and enjoy!
 
S

Sea Bass

New Member
If you get near Tampa you have to see the Florida Aquarium its spectacular and you will never see anything like it!!
Its worth spending a day and you wont be disappointed.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top