Celeb Sightings In and Around Destin, FL
A lot of people have never heard of Destin, FL. They have no idea about our little coastal towns called Seaside, Watercolor, Alys Beach, Rosemary Beach, Seahaven, and Watersound.
We locals know all about how so many celebs not only vacation here, but also call it their home away from home. Here is just a smattering of the famous names and faces that are frequently seen on our beaches and in local shops and restaurants. If I could find a published story tying the celeb to the area, I included the link (click on thier names to read more).
Britney Spears (Owns a home here and is spotted around town, along with sister Jamie Lynn frequently.)
Sheryl Crow (Owns a home here. Also, back in the days of Sheryl & Lance, our babysitter saw them shopping in Home Depot)
Lance Armstrong(I don’t have a link for this but can give a first hand account of the day he gave my children Livestrong Bands while we were out on a morning walk!)
Faith Hill (Owns a home here with Tim McGraw)
Tim McGraw
Amy Grant (Owns a home here with Vince Gill)
Vince Gill (along with the fact that he and wife Amy Grant own a home here, my friend also was on a treadmill right next to Vince one early morning at Gold’s Gym)
Bette Midler (Owns a home here)
Jessica Simpson
Goldie Hawn (a friend saw her eating at Bistro Bijioux and shopping at Bark Avenue at Sandestin)
Michael Jordan
Rosie O’Donnell
Tiger Woods
Tim Allen
30A CELEB SIGHTINGS from the website www.30A.com:
- NEW: Jamie Lynn Spears @ Destin Commons (7/08)
- NEW: Jeff Foxworthy @ WaterColor (7/08)
- NEW: Carrie Underwood@ Destin Beaches (7/2/08)
- Kyle & Christopher Massey @ Seaside (7/08)
- Laurie Hickson-Smith @ WaterColor Workout (7/9/08)
- Jessica Simpson & Tony Romo @ WaterColor (7/6/08)
- Avery Johnson @ Alys Beach (7/5/08)
- Cortez Kennedy @ Bud & Alley’s (7/1/08)
- Sean Payton @ Bud & Alley’s (7/1/08)
- Archie Manning @ WaterColor (6/25/08)
- Jim Cantore @ Alys Beach (6/23/08)
- Jason Castro @ Red Bar (5/08)
- Jimmy Johnson @ Sandestin (5/08)
- Joe Theisman @ Destin Commons (5/26/08)
- Greg Kinnear @ Fish Out of Water (5/08)
- Faith Hill & Tim McGraw @ WaterSound (5/08)
- Chris Hanson @ Bud & Alley’s (5/08)
- Discovery Channel @ Alys Beach (4/08)
- Karl Rove @ Wild Olives (4/08)
- Sheryl Crow @ Red Bar (3/08)
- Emeril @ Chan’s Wine World (3/08)
- Victoria’s Secret @ Alys Beach (3/08)
- Bart Starr @ Stinky’s Fish Camp
- Sara Evans @ Cowgirl Kitchen
- Nicholas Cage @ The L2 Gallery
- Ben Stiller @ Seaside
- Alan Hunter @ Alys Beach
- All-American Rejects @ Grayton Starbucks
- Jane Seymour @ Seaside
- Emily Saliers @ Rosemary Beach
Both Nicole Richie & Joel Madden and Usher have been rumored to plan their nuptials here, although to date, neither wedding has transpired on our beaches.
sources : DPA; stltoday.com; dailyceleb.com; unknown; timmcgrawlyrics.com; christianmusictimes.com; top40db.net; freshdames.com; askmen.com; thestarceleb.com; askmen.com; politics360.com; askmen.com; eonline.com
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August 6th, 2008 at 12:24 pm
My family and I used to go to Destin in the summer (with it being fairly close to Atl and all, it was an easy trip.) I had no idea all these celebs lived there now! How cool!
August 6th, 2008 at 4:06 pm
And to think I moved from there, what was I thinking?
August 6th, 2008 at 4:29 pm
How fun! Having grown up in Orlando (& now living in Tampa) I’m always a little surprised at how many celebrities have homes in Florida. I’m sure Destin is appealing since its unknown to so many!
August 7th, 2008 at 8:28 am
Jerry Jones, Cowboys owner, also has a home here just east of Sandestin.
September 4th, 2008 at 7:27 pm
My aunt whom owns a home in Sandestin has told me that Emeril has a home in Sandestin and has been spottes shopping at the Publix there early in the mornings!
February 9th, 2009 at 10:32 am
[...] been so busy last week planning and preparing for a good chunk of the Bridal Population migrating to the area to say their “I Do’s” that I <gasp!> had neglected my blogging duties! [...]
June 19th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
I Love the way you write…thanks for posting
May 17th, 2010 at 8:01 pm
There was an article a few years back telling of celebs living in the area. You may want to contact the NW Florida Daily News they may direct you there., Its been several years, but I doubt it is online.
June 4th, 2010 at 8:32 am
I also know that Ricky Cahrmichle, has a home here also, 10 time AMA motocross champian
February 22nd, 2011 at 6:18 am
I had no idea so many celebs had places in Destin! I don’t know why that would surprise me though, it’s paradise and for all of it’s beauty, it’s not over-hyped. Which is refreshing. You mentioned Rosemary Beach too, which is my favorite! Great post!