Good vacation spot on the Gulf of Mexico for the family?

Question

My family is looking for a nice vacation spot with pretty beaches and lots to do. My nieces are 11 and 12 so we need a place that will offer fun and exciting events, amusement parks etc. So far we've looked at Destin, (but I couldn't find much to do there) Ft. Walton, and Gulf Shores. If anyone has any other suggestions please let me know. Thanks!

Answer 1

We love Destin and so do our three kids. We never ran out of things to do.

Answer 2

St. Pete beach area is really nice as is Ft. Myers and Sarasota Beach.

Answer 3

Since I live in in the Tampa Bay Area (all my life ) you should come here. We have beaches everywhere and they are all 15 mins or less away. There are theme parks here also. (Busch Gardens, Adventure Island) There are is also MOSI , Sunken Gardens and the Pier in Saint Petersburg.. Every 1st Friday of the month.. the pier is packed with people..and kids.. about there ages hanging out.. etc.. Its nice to visit..