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Kid-focused water park featuring a lazy river, wave pool, cabanas and multiple slides.
Specific pool temperatures for Big Kahuna's Destin are not publicly advertised. As an outdoor water park operating seasonally in Destin, Florida's warm climate, the water temperatures typically align with ambient temperatures during its operational months. Information regarding specific heating of the pools to a set temperature is not readily available.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? text: "People say this water park offers a variety of slides, lazy rivers, and pools suitable for all ages, and is a fun family vacation destination.\n\nOther reviews mention the facilities can be run down and the staff can be unhelpful." language_code: "en-US"
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Amenities
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Good for Children
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Accepts Credit Cards
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Parking Lot
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Accessible Entrance
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Accessible Restroom
Reviews
Listing Reviews
June 30th, 2025Dmitriy Mykalo
Big Kahuna’s in Destin is a family-friendly water park that pleasantly surprised us with its variety, cleanliness, and lack of crowds. It’s large enough to offer something for every age group—there are areas suitable for toddlers, a wide selection of slides and attractions perfect for kids and teens, and even some rides exciting enough for adults to enjoy. The park doesn’t feel outdated—on the contrary, the equipment seems relatively new and well-maintained. We didn’t encounter any noticeable wear and tear, and everything felt safe and clean. One of the biggest advantages during our visit was the minimal wait time. Despite being there during the summer season, there were no long lines, making the experience stress-free and smooth. We spent around two to three hours at the park, which turned out to be just right for our family. We didn’t try every single ride, but it was enough to enjoy a solid range of attractions and feel like we got great value from the visit. For larger families or those with mixed age groups, this park is a solid choice—it manages to keep everyone entertained without feeling overwhelming. The park closes around 6 PM, so plan to come early if you want to get the most out of the day. All in all, Big Kahuna’s offers a great balance of fun, comfort, and variety, and is definitely worth visiting if you’re looking for a water-based activity in the Destin area.
July 10th, 2025Jesusfreek Jesusfreek
there are a lot of water slides to choose from. it's way overcrowded because I allow way too many people in there at one time. They have a lot of young people running the place so most of them did a wonderful job especially the two lifeguards that jumped in and saved three people. The food is expensive and not that great. if you want a locker or a lounge chair you better get there as soon as they open. the lockers are very expensive but they do offer different sizes. they have people that search your bags when you come in at the checkout and they will remove food and drinks. however I do believe there is a state law that says customers can take water into any facility or business especially when it's outdoors. This was set up for people that cannot afford $5 for a bottle of water and the water systems are not always sanitary. even Disney allows you to bring in your own water and water bottles.
June 25th, 2025Adaora Ifeanyi
So worth it for the entire family. Lot's of Slides, Lazy Rivers, pools, Lockers, Tiki gift shops, and Stores. It was a pleasant addition to our family vacation besides beach and ocean activities. You save about $5 per person if you buy online, if you have a large party, but well worth every dime.
June 1st, 2025Kendall Neel
Love the park itself but beware not paying for VIP parking you have to park in a very sandy area up the hill and my vehicle got stuck. I was not aware of the SUPER soft sand in the parking spot bc there were zero signs and no cones saying so. I ended up telling one of the parking assistants and the informed me they are not responsible for it and they couldn’t call a tow truck or pull me out, but I could ask the manager for a refund for paying for the tow. Multiple guys stopped after seeing me stranded with 4 kids and no one had any luck Spoke to the manager and he refused me a refund so I had to call a tow truck and pay $200 for them to pull me out. The tow truck guy said he was just there 30 minutes before pulling out other cars who were stuck. Just posting for awareness because I understand not everybody has $200 to dish out because of the lousy parking area.
July 18th, 2025Timothy Spears
Got rained out the day I purchased my tickets for and had no problem switching to the next day. We had a blast here. And it wasn't too crowded. There's lots of slides and pools to enjoy.
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12:00 – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |