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20 places on this page · More to explore
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Fine-dining restaurant in The Market Shops at Sandestin offering Gulf seafood, prime steaks, an extensive wine list, and a lounge serving specialty martinis and cocktails.
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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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Hotel · Miramar Beach
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Destin – Miramar Beach offers guest rooms and suites on Highway 98 near Silver Sands Premium Outlets. The hotel includes complimentary breakfast and an outdoor swimming pool, with Miramar Beach and area shopping and dining nearby.
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Attraction · Destin
Snorkel & dolphin watching charter company offering sunset cruises, fireworks shows & water sports
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Hotel · Destin
Hampton Inn & Suites Destin is a hotel on Scenic Highway 98 near the beach, The Track and Big Kahuna’s Water Park. It offers guest rooms and suites, complimentary hot breakfast and Wi-Fi, a fitness center, and a heated outdoor saltwater pool with zero-entry access. Pet-friendly rooms are available.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Casual sports bar and restaurant in Miramar Beach specializing in chicken wings and pizza. Buffalo Jack’s offers a variety of wing sauces, hand-tossed pizzas, and a relaxed setting for lunch, dinner, and watching sports.
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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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Attraction · Rosemary Beach
Bicycle rental company in Rosemary Beach offering adult and children’s bikes, bikes with baby seats, trikes, trailers, and beach equipment for exploring the community and Scenic 30A.
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Hotel · Miramar Beach
Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard is a hotel near the shopping, dining and entertainment at Grand Boulevard Town Center. Guests can choose rooms and suites and enjoy an outdoor pool, whirlpool, fitness center and on-site dining. The hotel also offers meeting space and complimentary on-site parking.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Custom fly fishing and light tackle guided charter service fishing the coastal dune lakes and bays of 30A.
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Venue · Santa Rosa Beach
The Bayou Arts Center is the home of the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County and a venue for art exhibits, art workshops, meetings, reunions and small events.
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Restaurant · Destin
Louisiana Lagniappe is a waterfront restaurant inside Sandpiper Cove in Destin, serving Gulf seafood and steaks with Creole influences. Established in 1984, the Destin location offers dinner in a relaxed, upscale setting overlooking the harbor.
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Hotel · Destin
Sea Oats Motel is a beachfront property on Scenic Highway 98 in Destin’s Crystal Beach area. Its Gulf-facing accommodations range from rooms to one-bedroom and three-bedroom suites, with kitchen facilities in selected units. Guests have direct beach access via a private boardwalk, an outdoor heated pool and complimentary Wi-Fi.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
A casual Chinese restaurant in Santa Rosa Beach offering dine-in, takeout, and delivery. Chopstix serves familiar favorites such as fried rice, lo mein, dumplings, General Tso’s chicken, and beef, shrimp, or vegetable dishes, with lunch and combination meals available.
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Restaurant · Rosemary Beach
Edward’s Fine Food & Wine is a family-friendly restaurant on Main Street in Rosemary Beach offering seafood, steak and a broad wine selection in a relaxed setting. Guests can dine inside or in the courtyard. Tables are generally seated first come, first served. The restaurant reported reopening after the storm on October 10, 2026 with a limited menu and staff; check its latest updates before visiting.
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Restaurant · Destin
La Paz Restaurante & Cantina serves Tex-Mex favorites and Gulf seafood on Holiday Isle in Destin. The restaurant has served the area since 1993, offering fish tacos, shrimp fajitas, enchiladas and street tacos, plus margaritas made with fresh citrus. Catering and private events are available.
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Restaurant · Inlet Beach
A casual breakfast and lunch café at 30Avenue in Inlet Beach. Canopy Road Café combines American diner favorites with creative brunch dishes, serving pancakes and other breakfast classics alongside lunch options in a welcoming neighborhood setting.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Upscale Mediterranean restaurant and steakhouse serving fresh seafood, homemade pasta, and premium steaks.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Cafe and cocktail spot in Seagrove Beach serving espresso drinks, cold brew, tea, matcha, smoothies, and cocktails along Scenic 30A.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Casual restaurant and bar in Grayton Beach serving globally inspired beach food and drinks. Chiringo offers a relaxed coastal atmosphere, with vegetarian and gluten-free choices and a location near the beach on Hotz Avenue.
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Hotel · Miramar Beach
Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection is a hotel within Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort near Baytowne Wharf. It features guest rooms and suites, Spa Lilliana, Ovide restaurant, a lobby bar, and the Ara rooftop pool and lounge. Guests also have access to Sandestin’s beach and resort transportation.
