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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
Dewey Destin’s Seafood Restaurant is the original Dewey Destin’s location on Calhoun Avenue, overlooking Crab Island. Guests order seafood at a window and dine in a casual waterfront setting. The menu includes fish and shrimp plates, sandwiches, salads and desserts.
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Restaurant · Inlet Beach
Shades Bar & Grill is a family-friendly restaurant and sports bar at the eastern end of Scenic 30A in Inlet Beach. The menu includes wings, sandwiches, salads, steaks and fish tacos, with a wide draft-beer selection. Guests can watch sports, dine outdoors or order food to go.
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Beach · Destin
Norriego Point Beach Access and Park offers public shoreline access at the end of Gulf Shore Drive on Destin’s Holiday Isle. A pedestrian route remains available during construction. As of October 14, 2026, the city advises that the park parking lot is closed and restrooms and showers are unavailable; check the city’s updates before visiting.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Pecan Jacks of Grayton Beach is a family-owned ice cream and candy shop on Scenic Highway 30A. The store offers small-batch ice cream, handcrafted candies, Southern pralines, brittles and chocolates. Visitors can stop in for a sweet treat or arrange candy gifts and assortments for celebrations, clients and events.
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Attraction · Miramar Beach
Fort Walton Beach Parasail operates beachside outings under the Miramar Beach Parasail name behind Pompano Joe’s. Activities include parasailing over the Gulf, banana boat rides, and combined parasail-and-banana-boat experiences. Guests meet on the beach for a shuttle to the parasailing vessel.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria at Grand Boulevard serves coal-fired brick-oven pizza, calzones, salads and desserts in Miramar Beach. The restaurant is in Suite 100 at 780 Grand Boulevard, near the shopping center’s cinema, and offers indoor dining and patio seating. Check the location’s current menu and reservation options before visiting.
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Attraction · Destin
Snorkel & dolphin watching charter company offering sunset cruises, fireworks shows & water sports
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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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Beach · Santa Rosa Beach
A regional beach access in Dune Allen with parking, restrooms and a boardwalk to the beach. Lifeguard service is seasonal.
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Attraction · Miramar Beach
Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade in Miramar Beach offers an indoor 18-hole miniature golf course illuminated by black lights, with colorful rainforest scenery and an arcade. The attraction is located in Suite D at 11394 US Highway 98 West and provides an indoor activity for families and groups.
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Beach · Destin
James Lee Beach is the beachfront at James Lee Park on Scenic Highway 98 in Destin. Maintained by Okaloosa County, the park offers multiple beach access points, swimming and fishing areas, picnic pavilions and restrooms. Parking includes 170 spaces, six accessible spaces and limited spaces reserved for golf carts.
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Restaurant · Destin
The Stillery’s Destin location is a restaurant and bar on Emerald Coast Parkway with live music nightly. It combines casual dining, cocktails and an entertainment-focused atmosphere for evenings with friends or family. The restaurant is part of the Stillery group, which also operates locations in Nashville and other cities.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Mi Casita Mexican Grill is a casual Mexican restaurant on East County Highway 30A in Seagrove Beach. Its menu includes tacos, burritos, quesadillas, fajitas and other Mexican favorites. The small dining room offers counter service, and takeout is available for meals to enjoy away from the restaurant.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Temporary pickup closure: Taco 30A says its shop is closed through October 27, 2026 while the team handles music-festival catering, with regular service planned to resume October 28. Check the operator’s latest schedule before ordering or visiting. Taco 30A is a Santa Rosa Beach food-truck, takeout and catering business serving Mexican street food, including tacos, burritos, quesadillas and nachos. The current pickup address is 4552 U.S. Highway 98 West, Unit 20. The business also provides catering and private-chef services around South Walton and the Emerald Coast; food-truck locations and availability vary by event.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Modica Market is a gourmet grocery and deli on Seaside’s Central Square. It offers homemade Southern specialties and prepared meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner, along with sandwiches, soups, cakes and other desserts. The market also stocks wine, craft beer, cheeses, coffee, condiments and specialty groceries. The business lists daily hours from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Restaurant · Destin
The Pancakery’s original Destin location serves breakfast and lunch on U.S. Highway 98. The menu includes gourmet pancakes, crepes and omelettes, followed by burgers, sandwiches, wraps and potatoes at lunch. Opened in 2011, this is the Destin branch of the locally founded restaurant.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Surf Sup Paddle Board Sales and Rentals is a mobile stand-up paddleboard rental service based in Santa Rosa Beach. It offers SUP ATX boards suited to different skill levels and paddler sizes; contact the business to arrange equipment and delivery for outings along 30A.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Temporary closure: Florida State Parks reports Eden Gardens State Park closed due to Hurricane Isaias, effective October 14, 2026. Check the official park page or call 850-267-8320 for reopening updates before visiting. Eden Gardens preserves 163 acres of the historic Wesley homestead beside Tucker Bayou in Point Washington. Its centerpiece is the restored 1897 Wesley House, surrounded by moss-draped live oaks and ornamental gardens. When operating, the park offers guided house tours, garden and nature walks, picnic areas, and fishing from the bayou dock. The park address is 181 Eden Gardens Road, Santa Rosa Beach.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Pompano Joe’s is a beachfront seafood restaurant on Scenic Gulf Drive in Miramar Beach. Its Caribbean-influenced menu features Gulf seafood and seafood gumbo, with tropical drinks and views across the sand and water. The colorful beach house has a dining deck and opens daily at 11 a.m.
