The water park is closed for the 2026 season. The 2027 opening date is not posted yet; last year it opened in mid-April. 2027 season passes are on sale now.
About Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park
Big Kahuna's on Highway 98 in Destin has more than 40 water attractions, including slides, a wave pool and a lazy river, plus mini golf and a SkyCoaster. It suits families who want a break from the beach. Buying a dated ticket online saves $10 over the gate, and a season pass pays off on the third visit.
Tickets and prices
| Ticket | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Single Day, online | $54.99 | Valid on the date you pick |
| Any Day, online | $59.99 | Use any day of the season |
| Single Day, at the park | $64.99 | Gate price |
| Twilight Tide, at the park | $43.99 | Last 2 hours of the day; in-park only |
| Senior (62+), at the park | $54.99 | $10 off the gate price with photo ID |
| Military and first responders, at the park | $49.99 | $15 off the gate price with ID |
Prices from the official Tickets and Deals page as posted in October 2026 (2026 season), before tax. Online specials are not sold at the gate, and discounts cannot be combined. The park is cashless.
Buy on the official siteDeals we found
A dated Single Day ticket is $54.99 online versus $64.99 at the gate. Parking is also cheaper online, $10 Monday to Thursday and $15 Friday to Sunday, versus $20.
See the dealBuy 2 or 3 season passes and save $10 on each, or buy 4 or more and save $20 on each.
See the dealSeniors 62 and up get $10 off the gate price. Military and first responders get $15 off. Both are bought at the park.
See the dealCome for the last two hours for $43.99, bought at the park.
See the dealPromo codes
Coupon sites list codes for Big Kahuna's, but none we found are real. The online ticket price and the season pass multi-buy discount are the deals.
Season passes
| Pass | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Silver Season Pass | $149.99 | Online · no parking · 10% off food |
| 2027 Platinum Season Pass | $189.99 | Online · free standard parking · 1 bring-a-friend ticket |
| 2027 Elite Season Pass | $209.99 | Online · free VIP parking · 2 bring-a-friend tickets · 15% off food |
Good to know
- Address
- 1007 US Highway 98 East, Destin, FL 32541
- Hours
- Seasonal, roughly mid-April to late September. Daily hours vary, often 10 AM to 5 or 6 PM; check the park hours page.
- Parking
- $10 to $15 online, $20 at the gate (standard); VIP $20 to $35
- Phone
- +1-850-837-8319
- Type
- Water park
- Official site
- bigkahunas.com
Don't miss
- More than 40 water attractions, including the Kowabunga Racer and Maui Pipeline slides
- Half-pipe wave pool and a lazy river
- Buccaneer Cove and other splash areas for small kids
- Tropical Mini Golf ($12.99) and the SkyCoaster ($17.99)
- Themed summer events like pirate, mermaid and foam parties
Little ways to save
Buy tickets and parking together online. A family of four saves $40 on tickets and up to $10 on standard parking versus the gate.
If you will go three times, a Silver pass at $149.99 costs less than three online day tickets.
Platinum includes standard parking, worth $10 to $20 a visit, so it can beat Silver for frequent visits.
No outside food, drinks or coolers. A $15.99 souvenir cup gets $1.99 refills all season.
Questions people ask us
How much are tickets at Big Kahuna's in Destin?
A dated day ticket is $54.99 online or $64.99 at the gate, plus tax. The Any Day online ticket is $59.99.
How much is parking at Big Kahuna's?
Standard parking is $10 Monday to Thursday and $15 Friday to Sunday online, or $20 at the gate. VIP parking runs $20 to $35.
How much is a Big Kahuna's season pass?
For 2027, Silver is $149.99, Platinum is $189.99 with parking, and Elite is $209.99 with VIP parking, all online prices.
When is Big Kahuna's open?
The water park runs spring through September. In 2025 it opened April 12 and passes ran through Sept 21. The 2027 dates are not posted yet.
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Where these prices come from: Official Tickets and Deals page, Official 2027 Season Passes page, Official home page, Get The Coast: 2025 reopening. Prices checked October 2026 by John Foster. Prices change, so confirm on the park's site before you go.