Destin Fort Walton Beach Convention Center

1250 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL
Capacity: 2,400 people

About Destin Fort Walton Beach Convention Center

Welcome to the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center. Planning an event in Destin-Fort Walton Beach, Florida means you will enjoy expert service at our modern venue, located just steps from the sugar-white sands of some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Only eight miles from VPS, The Destin - Fort Walton Beach Airport, getting here is easy. Accommodations abound throughout the area with resorts, hotels, vacation rentals and campgrounds. Restaurants and activities are all within walking distance to the Center.

Event Pricing

Breakfast menu
$15 - $31 /person
Pricing for parties only
Lunch Menu
$21 - $38 /person
Pricing for parties and meetings only
Cocktail Reception Menu Packages
$25 - $90 /person
Pricing for parties and meetings only
Dinner menu
$38 - $80 /person
Pricing for parties and meetings only

Event Spaces

Emerald Grand Ballroom
Emerald Grand Ballroom
Emerald Ballroom 1
Emerald Ballroom 1
Emerald Ballroom 4
Emerald Ballroom 4
Emerald Ballroom 2,3,4
Emerald Ballroom 2,3,4
Bayview Plaza
Bayview Plaza
Palm
Palm
Sandcastle
Sandcastle
East Terrace
East Terrace
Sunset
Sunset
Emerald Ballroom 2
Emerald Ballroom 3
Dolphin
Island
South Terrace
North Terrace

Recommendations

A Conference Center with a Wonderful Location - An Eventective User from Jackson, TN

My daughter's dance studio was recently part of a dance convention at the Emerald Coast Convention Center in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. The convention was held over the summer, and the event lasted about a week. The facility rental and fees for entering the convention were reasonably priced in comparison with other competitions and conventions we attended throughout the year. There were about ten other studios in attendance, so the conference center is able to accommodate a large group. The employees were extremely nice and helpful. The conference center is a little old, and parts of the facility need updating. However, it was perfect for our purposes. The stage was large and there was plenty of room for parents, friends and relatives as well. Unfortunately, the concessions offered at the Emerald Coast Convention Center were not great. On some days, the only food and drink offered were at the snack and drink machines. During the later part of the week, a concession area was opened, but the offerings were slim. The greatest thing about this conference center is the location. It is right on the beach, on the bay side of Fort Walton's main strip. There are plenty of restaurants, shopping centers and hotels near the venue. We also loved that the conference center offered live streaming. So, you could watch the convention's happenings on the computer. We had a great experience at the venue. We will definitely return next year, but we will have to see if more concessions can be included in the price.

Venue Types
Amenities
  • ADA/ACA Accessible
  • Full Bar/Lounge
  • On-Site Catering Service
  • Outdoor Function Area
  • Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
  • Max Number of People for an Event: 2400
  • Number of Event/Function Spaces: 16
  • Special Features: unique outdoor spaces, large & small, covered & open to the sky. Full AV & lighting onsite. Full catering onsite. Local artwork gallery in pre-function areas. Located across the street from the beach. Walkable to hotels, condos, restaurants & activities.
  • Total Meeting Room Space (Square Feet): 32,745
  • Year Renovated: 2021