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Restaurant · Alys Beach
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Coffee, espresso drinks, pastries & wine are offered at this relaxed cafe with a patio & bookshop.
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Restaurant · Alys Beach
Coffee, espresso drinks, pastries & wine are offered at this relaxed cafe with a patio & bookshop.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Not a Dog Charters runs private fishing trips with Captain Kerry Jones, launching directly from Grayton Beach. Anglers fish aboard a custom-built 20-foot catamaran for species such as snapper, grouper, triggerfish and king mackerel, depending on conditions and season. The Highway 98 address is the business contact location; confirm the beach meeting point when booking.
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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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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
The Melting Pot’s Destin-area restaurant in Miramar Beach offers an interactive fondue dining experience. Guests can share cheese fondue, salads, entrees cooked at the table and chocolate fondue for dessert, with menus that allow different combinations of courses. The restaurant serves dinner daily and opens earlier on weekends. Reservations are available through the restaurant.
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Restaurant · Rosemary Beach
A restaurant and cocktail lounge on Barrett Square in Rosemary Beach, serving small plates, coastal dishes, wines and cocktails.
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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 · Miramar Beach
Ocean Club is a Miramar Beach restaurant serving seafood and steaks with a full bar and an extensive wine selection. Its dining room, lounge and dance floor host live entertainment on scheduled evenings, and the restaurant accommodates group dinners and special events. Find it at 8955 U.S. Highway 98 near Sandestin.
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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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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
The Donut Hole’s Santa Rosa Beach location is a restaurant and bakery on U.S. Highway 98. It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, along with fresh doughnuts, pastries and homemade pies. This branch offers a convenient stop for a full meal or a bakery treat near the west end of Scenic Highway 30A.
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Resort · Destin
Sandpiper Cove is a vacation condominium property on Gulf Shore Drive in Destin. Rental choices include studios and larger condos in beachfront, canal, golf-course and pool-view settings. A nine-hole, par-three golf course is among the property’s amenities; individual units and available features vary by reservation.
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Venue · Destin
Crab Island is a submerged sandbar in Choctawhatchee Bay, north of the Destin Bridge and within Gulf Islands National Seashore. Visitors arrive by boat or other watercraft. Strong currents can occur; do not try to swim there from shore. Arrange your departure point with your boat or tour operator.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
A landscaped park in WaterColor near Town Center, with gardens, a fountain and green space for a walk or picnic.
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Beach · Santa Rosa Beach
Palms of Dune Allen East Beach Access is a neighborhood Gulf access on Scenic Highway 30A at East Allen Loop Drive. The entrance runs along the east side of Palms of Dune Allen condominiums, about a quarter-mile west of Gulf Place and County Road 393. A boardwalk and stairs lead to the beach; there is no parking.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Casual taco bar in Seaside near the beach, serving Baja-style fish tacos, burritos, guacamole, and other Mexican-inspired favorites. Bud & Alley’s Taco Bar offers margaritas, beer, and colorful outdoor seating along Scenic Highway 30A.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Slick Lips Seafood & Oyster House is a family-friendly seafood restaurant in Baytowne Wharf. Its menu includes raw and chargrilled oysters, Gulf fish, shrimp, po’boys and Cajun-inspired dishes, along with options for children. The restaurant offers lunch, dinner, reservations and online ordering at 140 Fisherman’s Cove.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
YOLO Board + Bike at Greenway Station in Seagrove sells and rents paddleboards, single-speed bicycles and electric bikes. The shop also carries YOLO coffee, apparel, beach gear and YETI products. Its location on Scenic Highway 30A provides a starting point for exploring nearby coastal communities by bike.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club is a private club with an 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course designed by Bill Bergin. Its golf facilities on Golf Club Drive follow native coastal landscapes, while the club also offers a separate beach and pool setting on Scenic Highway 30A. Access is subject to club membership and guest policies.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Restaurant and wine shop at Grand Boulevard in Miramar Beach, serving seasonal dishes for lunch and dinner. Visit the official website for current menus, hours and reservations.
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Attraction · Grayton Beach
The Zoo Gallery in downtown Grayton Beach presents an eclectic collection of art, handmade gifts and home decor. Browse pottery, jewelry, prints, cards, furniture and the gallery’s original T-shirts in its Hotz Avenue shop across from The Red Bar. The gallery began in 1979 and features independent artists and makers.