looking for some fun in sandestin?
try out these activities

Take advantage of the FREE amenities offered to all Sandestin Resort guests:
  • two complimentary 4-hour bicycle rentals each day of your stay
  • one hour rental of kayak and/or boogie board
  • one hour of free tennis court use per rental unit
  • free access to the fitness center
  • free resort tram service - PLUS extended shuttle service for GFIA guests (a shuttle schedule is included in your registration packet, or download here)
  • preferred beach parking

Relax at the beach - take the shuttle to the beautiful white sand beach and sink your toes in the sand.


Pamper yourself at the Sandestin Day Spa & Salon. GFIA guests receive 10% off all spa services.


Hop on a bicycle and ride through miles of scenic bicycle paths. Bike rentals are located at Baytowne Marina. Call 850.267.6363 for more information.


Shopping, Shopping, Shopping
Play golf at one of Sandestin’s premier award winning golf courses! GFIA does not have an official tournament at the convention, but we do have some great discounted group rates. Ask for the GFIA rate when you book your tee time.
  • The Raven Course  850.267.8155
  • Baytowne Golf Club  850.267.8155
  • Burnt Pine Golf Club  850.267.6500
  • The Links Golf Club  850.267.8144


Play Tennis - Sandestin resort guests are entitled to one complimentary hour of tennis at the resort’s top-rated courts (per unit, per day after 11:00 am). Contact the tennis shop at 850.267.7110 to reserve a court.


Take a boat ride – SunVenture I Cruises offers a number of options from dolphin cruises to private party boat cruises.  850.650.2519
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Take a break from the beach at Big Kahuna’s Water Park


Bring out your inner child at The Track Family Recreation Center – putt putt golf, bumper boats, go-carts, arcade, bungee jumping, bumper cars and more!


Enjoy the water - Waverunners, pontoon boats, stand up paddle boards, canoe and kayak rentals; parasailing, fishing charters and more are available at Baytowne Marina 850.267.7777


Jolee Island – plan a picnic or outing to this five acre nature park


Explore the outdoors with a walk on the Gordon Davidson Nature Trail


Work out at the Sandestin Fitness Center, conveniently located above the Linkside Conference Center. The facility offers a variety of equipment and fitness classes free of charge to resort guests.