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Restaurant · Seaside
Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar
Long-standing, laid-back eatery on the beach with an eclectic menu plus an open-air bar upstairs
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Restaurant · Seaside
Long-standing, laid-back eatery on the beach with an eclectic menu plus an open-air bar upstairs
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Restaurant · Destin
Fatboys on Harbor Boulevard in Destin serves made-to-order burgers, chicken wings, sandwiches and fries in a casual setting. The menu includes meatless choices and gluten-free buns, and a full-service bar offers beer, wine and cocktails. Dine-in, takeout and online ordering are available at the Destin location.
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Restaurant · Destin
CJ’s Hangout is a sports bar on Harbor Boulevard in Destin serving wings, pizza, smash burgers, sandwiches and salads. TVs show sports throughout the bar, and the entertainment schedule includes live music, music bingo and karaoke. Cocktails, draft beer and bottled beer round out the menu.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Coffee shop and café at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in Santa Rosa Beach. Coastal Coffee serves espresso drinks, cold brews, fresh pastries, breakfast bites, and healthy bowls, with access from the park and the Scenic 30A corridor.
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Restaurant · Destin
A family-friendly seafood restaurant in Destin inspired by the film Forrest Gump. Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. serves Southern-style shrimp dishes, seafood platters, burgers, and cocktails in a casual dining room decorated with movie memorabilia.
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Restaurant · Destin
Fudpucker's Beachside Bar & Grill is a locally owned Destin restaurant and family entertainment destination operating since 1982. Its colorful venue on Emerald Coast Parkway combines casual dining, drinks, live entertainment and a souvenir shop with the on-site Gator Beach alligator attraction. The menu includes seafood, burgers, sandwiches, salads and desserts.
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Attraction · Destin
Snorkel & dolphin watching charter company offering sunset cruises, fireworks shows & water sports
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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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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Organic baked goods & cafe fare are offered by this relaxed standby with locally roasted java.
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Restaurant · Destin
Coastal restaurant and café at Crystal Beach in Destin. The café serves breakfast and lunch, while the evening restaurant offers Gulf seafood, sushi, and other dinner dishes, with seafood supplied by Harbor Docks Wholesale Seafood Market.
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Restaurant · Destin
First Watch in Destin serves breakfast, brunch and lunch at 4427 Commons Drive East in Paradise Key at Kelly Plantation. The menu includes made-to-order breakfast favorites, seasonal dishes, fresh juices and coffee, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options listed. Guests can dine inside or on the outdoor patio, join the waitlist online or order ahead for pickup.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Fat Tuesday Daiquiri Bar serves New Orleans-inspired frozen cocktails in The Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin. Located at 132 Fisherman's Cove, the bar offers flavors such as Hurricane and 190 Octane in a casual setting with outdoor seating. It is a stop for adult visitors exploring the village's shops, restaurants and events.
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Restaurant · Destin
Full-service breakfast, brunch, and lunch café near the beach in Destin. Breakfast, lunch, and espresso drinks are served throughout the day, with indoor seating and a large covered outdoor patio.
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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.
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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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Hotel · Destin
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Destin is located on Emerald Coast Parkway across from Henderson Beach State Park. The hotel offers guest rooms and suites, complimentary breakfast and Wi-Fi, indoor and outdoor pools, and a fitness center. Shops, restaurants and Destin attractions are nearby.
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Restaurant · Destin
Health-focused eatery serving fresh, customizable bowls and natural smoothies.
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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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Venue · Miramar Beach
An open-air shopping, dining and entertainment destination in Miramar Beach, with shops, restaurants and community events.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Lori Drew Art Studio is a working gallery in Point Washington where the artist creates coastal-inspired paintings using oil and cold wax on handmade wood panels. Visitors can see her work and learn about her process. Call or text ahead before visiting the studio on Summer Breeze Lane.