vacation rentals. Privately-owned vacation rentals that can be found in Destin consist of condominiums, beach homes, townhomes, resorts, studios, cottages, and a few bungalows. Most vacation properties are found on the south side of US Hwy 98 near the Gulf, while most locals live on the northern side of US Hwy 98 by the Choctawhatchee Bay. Destin's surroundings include other popular tourist destinations. Sandestin, Florida, located to the east in Walton County, is a popular golf and beach resort. Further east along the coast are the master-planned community of Seaside, filming location of the 1998 movie The Truman Show; Grayton Beach, Florida; and Rosemary Beach, Florida. To the west are Navarre Beach and Pensacola Beach, and the Civil War fortification Fort Pickens is located at the western end of Santa Rosa Island. Many celebrities own homes in the area. Libraries Destin Library was founded in 1940. It is part of the Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative. Government The city government consists of a seven-member City Council. Education Okaloosa County School District operates public schools, including: Destin Elementary School Destin Middle School Destin High School – public charter school Notable people Emeril Lagasse, celebrity chef Joe A. Rector, artist Jerry Jones, businessman, Dallas Cowboys owner References External links City of Destin Populated places established in 1984 Cities in Okaloosa County, Florida Populated coastal places in Florida on the Gulf of Mexico Beaches of Florida Cities in Florida Former census-designated places in Florida Beaches of Okaloosa County, Florida 1984 establishments in Florida