Destin, Fl area during Spring Break

We're having a cold winter. Even though it was almost 70 today, by the end of the week, night temps will be back in the 30s. So, even if the weather itself is nice over Spring Break (and it may very well be), the water most likely won't be warm enough for swimming. You can still enjoy the beach, just not the water.

We went for spring break last year (also end of march/first of april) and it only warm enough for the beach a couple of days. The pool at the house we rented was heated, which was nice. The water park and some other activities don't open until May, though. Despite the weather last year we have booked another trip this year for spring breatk, the first week of April - there are many things to do even if the weather isn't perfect.

We took a helicopter tour there last year - it was a blast www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g34182-d3320233-Reviews-Timberview_Helicopters-Destin_Florida.html

I also think that it depends on what kind of weather you are used to. If you are coming from negative degree temperatures, then it will possibly be okay for you. If you are coming from here-where it is in the 80's, then it will like still be too cold.

But if you are willing to leave the panhandle and head south toward the other end of the state, you are more likely to have warmer weather. I think people don't realize how LONG Florida really is and the temperatures can vary be 10 degrees or more from the north end to the lower end. Equally as hot in the summer, but definitely a difference in the winter/cooler months. It's weird...there is some kind of invisible line that cuts across the state around Gainesville that dictates the weather-cooler vs. warmer.

For example, I am in the middle of the state, and it is 85 right now. But up in Tallahassee, it is 74. This could explain why you are getting conflicting information.