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Attraction · Destin
Happy’s Watersports is a Destin Harbor operator offering pontoon and personal watercraft rentals, Crab Island excursions, and dolphin and sunset cruises. Its rental fleet includes standard and double-decker pontoons. Visitors can choose guided outings or rent equipment to explore the area’s waterways.
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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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Inn · Santa Rosa Beach
Hibiscus Coffee & Guesthouse is a family-owned retreat in Grayton Beach with individually styled guest rooms and apartments across its garden grounds. Its vintage Florida setting is a short walk from the beach. The on-site café is operated by Raw & Juicy, with breakfast available for purchase.
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Venue · Destin
Destins Community Center, holds charities, gala's, events, and other community activities and services.
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Resort · Santa Rosa Beach
Sanctuary at Redfish is a vacation condominium property in Blue Mountain Beach, overlooking Big Redfish Lake and its coastal nature preserve. It offers spacious rentals along Scenic Highway 30A near Grayton Beach and Seaside. Contact the property manager for current arrival instructions, beach access and amenity availability during storm recovery.
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Attraction · Destin
Happy Life Cruises offers boat outings on Destin Harbor, including dinner, sunset, murder mystery and karaoke cruises. The Happy Life vessel serves as a floating venue for themed entertainment and private celebrations. Guests should confirm their departure time and boarding instructions when booking.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Beach entertainment shop providing guided bonfire experiences and premium beach chair rentals.
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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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Hotel · Miramar Beach
Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach is on Scenic Gulf Drive near the beach and Silver Sands Premium Outlets. The hotel offers guest rooms and suites, an outdoor pool, a fitness center, on-site dining, and a beach shuttle. Complimentary Wi-Fi and pet-friendly rooms are available.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Ice cream shop in Blue Mountain Beach serving homemade ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet, and freshly made waffle cones. The Shake Shop behind the creamery also offers milkshakes, frozen custard, donuts, and coffee.
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Resort · Destin
Fronting US-98 on a Gulf of Mexico barrier island, this casual resort-style hotel is a 3-minute walk from the beach, an 8-minute walk from Big Kahuna water park and 1.1 miles from Henderson Beach State Park. Modest studios and 1- to 2-bedroom condos are decorated in traditional style. All offer free WiFi and kitchenettes or full kitchens, plus living areas with pull-out sofas and flat-screen TVs. Some add whirlpool tubs. In addition to indoor and outdoor pools, there's a whirlpool, an exercise room and a 9-hole indoor putting green. Other amenities include a games room, a kids' activity program, a 24/7 movie room and laundry facilities.
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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 · Destin
Waterside public park with grills, picnic tables, a beach volleyball court & public bathrooms.
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Restaurant · Destin
Contemporary grill chain offering a seafood-centric menu, plus steaks & cocktails.
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Attraction · Destin
Family-friendly boat tour offering interactive, pirate-themed entertainment for children.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Hurricane Oyster Bar & Grill is a casual seafood restaurant in Grayton Beach, serving oysters alongside seafood dishes, sandwiches, and tacos. Its colorful dining room has an eclectic coastal feel, with dine-in and takeout available on Logan Lane.
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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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Venue · Destin
Club LA is a live music venue at Hurricane Lanes on Emerald Coast Parkway in Destin. Its concert calendar features touring musicians, local performers and tribute acts in an indoor performance space. Upcoming shows and ticket information are available through its RockDestin website.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Clean Juice at The Market Shops in Miramar Beach serves fresh juices, smoothies, acai bowls and light meals. Located in Suite 15B on Emerald Coast Parkway, the shop offers dine-in, takeout, delivery and online ordering, with a kids menu and catering options.
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Resort · Destin
Silver Dunes is a beachfront condominium community in Destin offering vacation rentals with one, two or three bedrooms. Guests have access to a private beach, a heated pool and a landscaped courtyard with grilling areas. The property sits along Highway 98 near local shopping, golf and fishing activities.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Upscale chain serving gourmet New American dishes in a stylish, contemporary setting.
