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20 places on this page · More to explore
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Resort · Destin
Henderson Beach Resort offers coastal rooms and suites beside Henderson Beach State Park in Destin. Guests can relax by the pools, enjoy spa and wellness experiences, or explore the beach and surrounding area by bicycle. The resort also provides settings for family vacations, special occasions, and group gatherings.
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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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Beach · Santa Rosa Beach
Grayton Beach State Park is a Florida State Park located between Panama City Beach and Destin, near the unincorporated area of Grayton Beach, on CR 30A, in northwestern Florida. Its sister park is Deer Lake State Park.
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Restaurant · Seagrove Beach
A Seagrove Beach restaurant serving a contemporary dinner menu with wines and martinis. Find current menus and reservation information on the official website.
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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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Restaurant · Destin
Self-serve frozen yogurt shop featuring a variety of seasonal flavors, dairy-free options, and fresh toppings.
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Attraction · Miramar Beach
Family-friendly complex featuring high ropes courses and a zipline, plus shops and restaurants.
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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 · Santa Rosa Beach
Blue Lake Road Beach Access is designated as a neighborhood access, which are sometimes hard to find and usually have no amenities other than a dune walkover
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Fat Daddy's Pizza is a casual pizzeria in Santa Rosa Plaza on U.S. Highway 98 in Santa Rosa Beach. The menu features specialty and build-your-own pizzas, calzones, oven-baked sandwiches, salads and garlic breadsticks. Guests can dine in or order takeout, with options ranging from chicken pesto and barbecue chicken pizzas to vegetable and meat combinations.
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Beach · Destin
The Barracuda Beach Access is a small public beach entry located at Barracuda Street and Scenic Highway 98 in the Crystal Beach neighborhood of Destin, Florida.
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Attraction · Destin
Charter Boat Outta Line offers guided fishing trips from Destin Fishing Fleet Marina. Its 53-foot sportfishing boat has an air-conditioned cabin and accommodates groups for half-day, full-day and longer excursions. Trip options include deep-sea fishing, trolling and shark fishing, with fishing gear and licenses included.
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Restaurant · Destin
Gulf-front fine-dining restaurant at Henderson Park Inn serving locally inspired cuisine in a coastal setting with sunset views. Dining is available to guests ages 13 and older.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Culver's on Highway 98 West in the Miramar Beach area serves burgers, fresh frozen custard and casual American favorites. The locally operated restaurant offers dine-in and drive-through service, with a rotating Flavor of the Day for frozen custard.
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Restaurant · Alys Beach
Caliza Restaurant offers lunch with casual American cuisine and drinks in a relaxed, poolside, outdoor setting with views of the pool for Alys Beach Homeowners
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Frozen Dune is a family-owned dessert shop on Scenic Gulf Drive in Miramar Beach. Established in 2017, it specializes in rolled ice cream made to order on a frozen pan, with a choice of flavors and toppings. Boba tea and other specialty drinks round out the menu for a sweet stop near the beach.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
An ice cream shop at The Market Shops in Miramar Beach, offering Ben & Jerry’s flavors in cups and cones, plus sundaes and milkshakes. The locally operated shop also offers ice cream cakes and catering for celebrations and events.
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Restaurant · Inlet Beach
Italian restaurant at 30Avenue in Inlet Beach serving pizza, pasta, and other Italian favorites for lunch and dinner, with takeout and delivery available.
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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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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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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
An axe-throwing venue listed by Visit South Walton at 4552 US Highway 98, Suites 7–8, in Santa Rosa Beach. Confirm current availability with the operator before visiting.
