Riding in or near Destin, FL?

My family has rented a condo down in Destin, FL next month and I've been contemplating taking my 06' Malibu vRide down there. Its my boat, but the parents have offered to pay for gas to tow it down, which will be great considering the 8 hour drive from TN. I've ridden down at Corey Pickos' ski school years ago down there, but I'm sure he won't let me on his lake... I also rode with Gerry Nunn back in 04' (Collegiate Wake Tour) on some salt water bayou near Panama City Beach, but I cannot remember the name of it, plus PCB is about 35 miles away from Destin. I didn't know if any of you knew of anywhere to ride near there. I would like to stay out of the saltwater bay in Destin, but it might be my only option. I guess i'll just flush the motor real good if I do end up in salt water. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.