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Attraction · Destin
Main Street Park is a small waterfront park at 605 Main Street in Destin. The three-quarter-acre city park offers a fishing pier and picnic facilities overlooking the water, with ADA-accessible facilities. Open daily from dawn to dusk, it provides a quiet neighborhood spot for a picnic or a break by the water.
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Beach · Santa Rosa Beach
Grayton Dunes Beach Access is at the end of Garfield Street behind the Red Bar in Grayton Beach, beside the Western Lake outfall. The public access provides an accessible route, freshwater showers and limited street parking. Visitors can park at Grayton Central north of 30A and take the tram. Beach driving and boat launching require the appropriate county permit.
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Restaurant · Destin
Louisiana Lagniappe is a waterfront restaurant inside Sandpiper Cove in Destin, serving Gulf seafood and steaks with Creole influences. Established in 1984, the Destin location offers dinner in a relaxed, upscale setting overlooking the harbor.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Evie Mae’s Pit Barbecue brings Texas-style barbecue to Miramar Beach. The menu includes oak-smoked brisket, pulled pork, turkey, sausage and pork ribs, with combo plates, sandwiches and family packs. Scratch-made sides include potato salad, collard greens, baked potato casserole and cornbread. Guests can dine in or order barbecue to go.
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Restaurant · 30A
Stinky’s Fish Camp serves Gulf seafood with Cajun and Southern influences in Dune Allen Beach. The menu features oysters, fish, shrimp and changing specials, with lunch, dinner and weekend brunch offered in a relaxed setting along Scenic Highway 30A. The restaurant is beside a coastal dune lake at 5960 West County Highway 30A.
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Attraction · Destin
Southern Star Dolphin Cruise offers narrated sightseeing trips from the marina level of HarborWalk Village in Destin. Its spacious, double-deck boat takes guests into local waters to look for dolphins, seabirds and other marine life. Daytime and sunset cruises typically last about 90 minutes, with private group cruises also available. Book ahead and follow the operator’s boarding instructions.
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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 · Santa Rosa Beach
Down Island Gulf Seafood Restaurant is a chef-owned, family-operated restaurant on US Highway 98 in Santa Rosa Beach. Its Gulf South menu features fish, oysters, shrimp and crab, including wood-fired dishes and raw bar selections. The casual restaurant also offers non-seafood dishes and a children’s menu.
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Attraction · Miramar Beach
Legion Park is a free waterfront park on Crest Drive in Miramar Beach, open from dawn to dusk. Amenities include picnic areas, a playground, basketball goals, a pickleball court, parking and restrooms. Boat and canoe access provides another way to enjoy the bay alongside the park’s family recreation facilities.
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Beach · Santa Rosa Beach
West Allen Loop Beach Access is a neighborhood beach entrance in Dune Allen, along Scenic Highway 30A about a mile west of Gulf Place. It provides a route to the Gulf beach, an outdoor shower and bicycle parking. A few cart spaces are available, but there is no car parking at this access.
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Beach · Santa Rosa Beach
Fort Panic Regional Beach Access is a public beach entry in Dune Allen on Scenic Highway 30A. The access provides parking, restrooms, a water fountain and an accessible boardwalk, with lifeguards during peak season. Lake Allen and Oyster Lake lie across the road. Check posted beach flags and current conditions before entering the water.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Everbowl in Miramar Plaza serves açaí bowls and smoothies at 12889 U.S. 98, Suite 108A. The casual shop offers fruit-topped bowls and drinks, with indoor seating, takeout and online ordering for the Miramar Beach location.
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Restaurant · Seaside
The Daytrader Tiki Bar and Restaurant sits beside the Coleman Beach Pavilion in Seaside. Its menu combines Polynesian influences with Gulf Coast ingredients and reimagined American dishes, alongside tropical cocktails. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner, with weekend brunch and a walk-in seating policy.
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Hotel · Miramar Beach
Embassy Suites Destin-Miramar Beach offers two-room suites on Scenic Gulf Drive, with private beach access across the street. Guests have an outdoor pool, fitness center, complimentary made-to-order breakfast, and evening reception. The hotel also offers pet-friendly rooms and meeting space near Silver Sands Premium Outlets and area golf courses.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Art & Soul 30a is the areas newest boutique. We carry local art and locally made jewelry, crystals and gifts. We are located in old Seagrove, Florida.
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Restaurant · Destin
Casual waterfront oyster bar on Destin Harbor offering raw and baked oysters, seafood, gumbo, cold drinks, and live music. Its open-air bar and outdoor seating overlook the harbor.
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Beach · Miramar Beach
Sand Trap Beach Access is a neighborhood beach entrance at the southern end of Sand Trap Road in Miramar Beach. A walkway and stairs lead down to the Gulf beach. The access is about two blocks south of US 98, near Silver Sands and just east of the Scenic Gulf Drive junction.
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Restaurant · Destin
Vinny McGuire’s Pizza serves pizzas with a wide choice of toppings near the east end of the Destin bridge. The restaurant has indoor seating, a bar and outdoor patio space. Guests can dine in or order pizza for pickup or delivery from its Harbor Boulevard location.
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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.
