Finding your next coastal moment…
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20 places on this page · More to explore
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Attraction · Miramar Beach
Raven Golf Club at Sandestin is a par-71 course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. The layout winds through pine trees and marshland, with large, undulating greens and four sets of tees. Its clubhouse on Troon Drive North serves golfers visiting the Miramar Beach resort.
Community ranking balances the average rating with the number of published reviews. Paid placements do not affect this order. The rating shown on each card is the actual review average.
Recommended businesses need at least three published reviews averaging 4 stars or higher. Recommendations update automatically as eligible reviews change.
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Highest rated uses the actual average, then review count to break ties. Most searched uses selections from our search results over the past 30 days, with repeated selections limited. It does not measure sales or all visitors to a business.
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 · Santa Rosa Beach
Coffee shop on Seaside’s Central Square serving locally roasted organic and fair trade coffee, specialty teas, pastries, and quiches.
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Restaurant · Destin
The Donut Hole’s Destin location on Harbor Boulevard is a restaurant and bakery serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. It offers freshly made donuts, pastries and homemade pies alongside hearty cafe meals, with all-day breakfast and key lime pie among its specialties.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Barbecue counter on Seaside’s Airstream Row serving smoked-meat sandwiches, classic sides, frozen desserts, beer, and beach drinks from a surf-themed Airstream trailer.
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Restaurant · Destin
LuLu’s Destin is a waterfront restaurant at Legendary Marina serving coastal dishes inspired by Lucy Buffett’s recipes. The menu includes seafood, burgers and sandwiches, alongside cocktails, beer and wine. Its colorful setting and music programming make it a casual spot for a meal by the bay.
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Attraction · Destin
Destin Princess and Destiny offer guided deep-sea fishing trips from Destin Fishing Fleet Marina. Choose family-friendly half-day outings, full-day adventures, extended offshore trips, or private charters. Bait, tackle, and fishing licenses are included, with experienced crews helping anglers of different skill levels fish the Gulf.
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Resort · Miramar Beach
Seacove is a vacation-rental community of individually owned condominiums and townhomes on Scenic Gulf Drive in Miramar Beach. Rentals offer equipped kitchens, living areas and in-unit laundry, with one-, two- and three-bedroom options. The community is close to the Gulf beaches and the area’s shopping and attractions.
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Restaurant · santa Rosa Beach
Local Catch Bar & Grill is a casual restaurant on Scenic 30A in Santa Rosa Beach, serving coastal food with Southern influences. The venue pairs seafood and drinks with a relaxed bar setting and scheduled live music, with dine-in and takeout available.
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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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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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Restaurant · Destin
El Jalisco is a Mexican restaurant at Destin Commons on Legendary Drive. Its menu includes tacos, fajitas, chimichangas, nachos and grilled chicken dishes, with beer, wine and margaritas in a casual dining room. The Destin location offers dine-in service, online pickup ordering and catering.
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Venue · Miramar Beach
Emerald Coast Theatre Company presents professional live theatre at Grand Boulevard in Miramar Beach. Its programming includes plays, special events, and productions for young audiences, alongside youth and adult classes, summer camps, and educational field trips. The theatre is located upstairs in Suite 200 at 560 Grand Boulevard.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Dive into the world of pickleball at Bayside Pickleball Club, located in the heart of Santa Rosa Beach, FL. Experience the difference with 4 Cushion X courts in our indoor, climate controlled facility. Bayside provides an exceptional pickleball experience for players of all skill levels. Whether you seek court rentals, beginner or advanced clinics and lessons, open play or a chance to connect with fellow enthusiasts, Bayside Pickleball Club is the ultimate pickleball destination. Our dedication to our community extends through weekly ladies nights, men’s morning doubles, and unique events and round robin tournaments designed to elevate your game and ignite the passion within every pickleball enthusiast.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Southern specialties come with a twist at this warm spot that gives classic recipes a modern spin.
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Resort · Santa Rosa Beach
San Remo Condominiums is a vacation rental property off Scenic Highway 30A in Santa Rosa Beach. Condos overlook a shared pool plaza, with a hot tub, fitness room and beach access among the property’s features. Rental layouts and amenities vary by unit; check the property manager for current availability.
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Restaurant · Destin
Marina Cafe is a waterfront restaurant overlooking Destin Harbor. Its dinner menu features Gulf seafood, prime steaks, pasta and seasonal dishes, with a wine selection and a separate lounge and bar menu. The restaurant also accommodates private events.
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Restaurant · Inlet Beach
Southern-style breakfast and lunch restaurant at The Pointe in Inlet Beach, serving scratch-made biscuits, omelets, skillets, pancakes, sandwiches, and coffee. Poolside outdoor seating offers a relaxed setting along 30A.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Five Guys at Destin Plaza in Miramar Beach serves customizable burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, fries and milkshakes. Located at 17 Poinciana Boulevard, this branch offers dine-in service, outdoor seating, takeout and delivery. Burgers are prepared with fresh ground beef, and the fries are cooked in peanut oil.
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Attraction · Destin
Emerald Bay Golf Club offers an 18-hole golf course near Choctawhatchee Bay, between Destin and South Walton. The clubhouse includes a golf pro shop and a covered porch overlooking the 18th green. Tee times, membership options, and group golf outings are available through the club.
