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20 places on this page · More to explore
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Inn · Santa Rosa Beach
WaterColor Inn is a beachfront hotel in Santa Rosa Beach, beside the WaterColor community and close to Seaside. Guest rooms overlook the dunes or Gulf, and accommodation choices include rotunda suites and larger family suites. The property offers dining, pools and access to nearby parks, shops and coastal recreation.
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Community recommendation calculation: (total stars + 17.5) ÷ (review count + 5). Five prior reviews at 3.5 stars reduce the effect of very small samples. Only published reviews from active, non-demo accounts count.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Fatboys in Miramar Beach serves made-to-order burgers, wings and other casual American favorites at 10859 Emerald Coast Parkway West, Suite 105. The restaurant offers meatless choices and gluten-free buns, along with a full bar featuring beer, wine and cocktails. This location is near Silver Sands Premium Outlets.
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Beach · Santa Rosa Beach
Pelayo Beach Access provides a neighborhood route to the Gulf in Seagrove Beach, across Scenic Highway 30A from Pelayo Avenue and Hidden Beach Villas. A boardwalk passes through coastal trees toward the beach. The access has a shower and bicycle rack, but no public car parking; arriving on foot or by bike is recommended.
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Attraction · Seagrove
Yellowfin Ocean Sports’ main Seagrove store offers bicycles, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and fishing gear for rental, alongside fishing supplies and outdoor equipment. Located on Herons Watch Way near Eastern Lake, this locally owned shop handles deliveries for both Yellowfin locations. Contact the store for availability and seasonal hours.
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Beach · Grayton Beach
Bets “Beachmama” Haynes Regional Beach Access serves central Grayton Beach at 44 Hotz Avenue. The beachfront facility has restrooms, rinse showers, a boardwalk and an observation deck, with a connection to the county beach tram. An information station shares the history of Grayton Beach and the local conservation campaign led by Bets Haynes.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Wild Bill’s Beach Dogs serves Wagyu hot dogs and jumbo pretzels from a colorful Airstream on Seaside’s Airstream Row. The walk-up stand offers specialty toppings and online ordering for pickup, making it a convenient stop near the town square and Gulf beach along Scenic Highway 30A.
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Attraction · Watersound
Natural, private 18-hole golf course designed by Tom Fazio, with a practice range & putting green.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
VKI Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar serves Japanese cuisine on U.S. Highway 98 West in Santa Rosa Beach. Its menu includes sushi and sashimi, specialty rolls, hibachi combinations, teriyaki, tempura and Japanese noodles, with lunch bento boxes and online pickup ordering available.
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Attraction · Destin
Waterside public park with grills, picnic tables, a beach volleyball court & public bathrooms.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Coffee shop in Seagrove Beach serving locally roasted organic coffee, fresh pastries, and breakfast and lunch options, with a porch overlooking Eastern Lake.
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Beach · Destin
Silver Shells Access is a free public beach entrance in Destin near Seventh Street and Scenic Highway 98. Adjacent to the June White Decker access area, it provides a designated route to the Gulf beach. The City of Destin lists access hours from dawn to dusk.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Kith & Kin is a coffee shop in the Gulf Place community of Santa Rosa Beach, at 56 Spires Lane, Unit 17A. Espresso drinks, lattes and baked treats make it a convenient stop for a morning coffee near Scenic Highway 30A. Indoor and outdoor seating offer space to pause between beach outings.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Shan Kishi Sushi & Hibachi is a Japanese restaurant in Miramar Beach offering sushi, sashimi and hibachi dishes. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner in its dining room and provides online ordering for takeout. Find it in the shopping plaza at 11275 U.S. Highway 98 West, Unit 4.
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Beach · Santa Rosa Beach
Santa Clara Regional Beach Access serves Seagrove Beach from Bramble Grove Place, just south of Scenic 30A. It offers parking, restrooms, beach-condition flags and seasonal lifeguards, with additional parking north of 30A. The county’s October 14, 2026 recovery update reports the stairs open and the ADA beach ramp temporarily closed.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Airy, artsy, family-friendly eatery featuring donuts and creative toast options plus coffee and croissants.
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Restaurant · Inlet Beach
Sweet Henrietta’s is a bakery and café in Watersound Town Center offering coffee, cappuccino, fresh pastries and other baked treats. The local business also makes custom cakes, cupcakes, cookies and specialty desserts for celebrations and weddings, with bakery pickup and local delivery options.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Asian restaurant in Blue Mountain Beach serving sushi, seafood, meats, and vegetables with Gulf Coast influences, with indoor dining and a porch overlooking Draper Lake.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Family-friendly Italian restaurant in Seagrove Beach serving hand-tossed pizza, pasta, veal, and chicken dishes, with dine-in and takeout options.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Step inside to see original paintings and prints in person, just off Scenic Highway 30A.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Whale’s Tail is a beachside bar and grill at Seascape Resort in Miramar Beach. It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with seafood and other casual dishes. Guests can dine indoors or on an outdoor deck overlooking the Gulf along Scenic Gulf Drive.
