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20 places on this page · More to explore
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Attraction · Destin
Pelican Adventures is a Destin Harbor watersports operator offering deep-sea fishing trips, parasailing and snorkeling excursions. The business is based at 580 Harbor Boulevard and offers outings for visitors exploring the Gulf and local waters. Check the operator’s website for trip options, availability and departure details.
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.
Discover mixes all eligible places on each new visit. Every fourth position gives room to a place from the least-searched quarter of the matching results. With no search history, the mix is entirely random. This gives lesser-known places a chance to be found; it is not a measure of business size. Payment never affects this mix or rating order.
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 · Destin
Sports nutrition store specializing in handcrafted teas such as loaded teas and shakes.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Everkrisp at Grand Boulevard is a casual restaurant serving salads, grain bowls, sandwiches, avocado toast and smoothies. Guests can choose signature combinations or build their own meal, with dine-in seating, takeout and catering available. The restaurant is located at 625 Grand Boulevard in Miramar Beach.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Dairy Queen & Orange Julius on Scenic Gulf Drive is a treat-focused shop in Miramar Beach. Stop in for soft-serve cones, Blizzard treats, shakes and frozen desserts, with cakes, outdoor seating, mobile ordering and delivery also available.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Casual eatery serving a seasonal menu of grilled meats and seafood alongside wood-fired pizzas, sushi and small plates, plus beers, wine and cocktails.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Fatboys in Miramar Beach serves made-to-order burgers, wings and other casual American favorites at 10859 Emerald Coast Parkway West, Suite 105. The restaurant offers meatless choices and gluten-free buns, along with a full bar featuring beer, wine and cocktails. This location is near Silver Sands Premium Outlets.
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Restaurant · Watersound Beach
A gathering place in Watersound Beach with several food and drink options, shops, live music and family events.
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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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Attraction · Destin
Quaint public park equipped with tennis & basketball courts, picnic tables & a playground.
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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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Restaurant · Destin
Chipotle Mexican Grill at Destin Commons serves made-to-order burritos, bowls, quesadillas, tacos and salads. Located on Legendary Drive near Emerald Coast Parkway, the fast-casual restaurant offers in-store pickup, delivery and catering.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Shaded parking, picnic table, dock for fishing and kayak/canoe launch on the bay in Point Washington.
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Venue · Alys Beach
Open-air green space venue in Alys Beach hosting outdoor movies, concerts, community events, and theatrical performances.
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Beach · Santa Rosa Beach
Campbell Street Beach Access is a public walk-up beach entry located in Seagrove Beach along Scenic Highway 30A in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Lively restaurant, oyster bar, and live music venue serving Gulf-caught seafood, sushi, and coastal cocktails.
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Resort · Miramar Beach
Overlooking Choctawhatchee Bay, this relaxed beachfront resort is 8 miles from Henderson Beach State Park, and 10 miles from Destin Airport. The bright units feature TVs, whirlpool tubs and full kitchens, as well as free WiFi. Most have private balconies. Amenities include tennis courts, 4 golf courses and 4 outdoor pools, plus a children's play area, a gym and a conference center. There are also multiple dining options.
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Attraction · Destin
Arcade featuring a variety of video and amusement games, plus a clean interior, and prizes
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Luxury event planner specializing in upscale beach bonfires and curated boho picnics.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Private inshore fishing trips and charter boat excursions launching out of Cessna Landing along the 30A coastal corridor.
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Restaurant · 30A
Mimmo’s 30A Ristorante Italiano brings Sicilian family recipes to Blue Mountain Beach. This sister restaurant to Mimmo’s Destin serves Italian pasta, pizza, seafood and meat dishes in a dining room that combines rustic brick, wood furnishings and modern farmhouse details. Reservations and private holiday gatherings are available.
