I'm very excited to be going down to Destin for the 4th of July! This will be my first time going with a boat. I don't have any idea where I can put in at? There's usually a spot where lots of boats gather by the bridge. That is where I want to be! Can anyone give me a good spot to put my boat in the water?

Are there any hotels/Condos that the 20something crowd usually frequents. This trip is not really about relaxing... its more of like a let loose and enjoy a beautiful uninhibited life to the fullest with lots of other beautiful uninhibited people that love to have a good time kind of trip!! So I'm not worried about being kept awake at 2 in the morning or if the maid comes at an inconvenient time if you catch my drift. I want to be where it's GOING DOWN!!! plain and simple. If there are any of you kind people that have been fortunate enough to live this dream... Please teach me all that you know!!!!! Don't hold back PM me if you have to!

A couple of locals recommended Emerald Grande hotel... they'll have fireworks... plus it's just a short stroll to many bars.. including Nightown across the street.

The place you see so many boats (at the bridge) is Crab Island... actually an underwater island. Check out this cool pic looking down from Emerald Grande:
The view from Emerald Grande looking onto Crab Island

And check out this page for nearby boat ramps and launches:
DESTIN BOAT RAMPS - GUIDE TO LAUNCHING YOUR BOAT IN THE DESTIN AREA

Good luck and have fun!

Take lots of pics and post 'em here when you get back....

I sure will Man! You are a Rockstar! I think you just gave me exactly what i needed! Now its on to try and get a room at the Emerald ASAP!

Glad to help!