Finding your next coastal moment…
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Restaurant · Destin
Marina Cafe is a waterfront restaurant overlooking Destin Harbor. Its dinner menu features Gulf seafood, prime steaks, pasta and seasonal dishes, with a wine selection and a separate lounge and bar menu. The restaurant also accommodates private events.
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.
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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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Attraction · Inlet Beach
An open-air destination in Inlet Beach with restaurants, shops, health and beauty services, and community events.
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Venue · Destin
Destins Community Center, holds charities, gala's, events, and other community activities and services.
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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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Resort · Destin
Silver Shells Beach Resort & Spa is a beachfront condominium resort beside Henderson Beach State Park in Destin. Vacation rentals range from studios to multi-bedroom condos and penthouses. The 31-acre property includes a private beach and a large lagoon-style swimming pool, with resort facilities and local attractions nearby.
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Attraction · Destin
Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a water park located in Destin, Florida, United States. It opened in 1986. It is primarily a water park, with over 40 attractions, private cabanas, a half pipe for surfing, and flow boarding.
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Restaurant · Destin
A dessert shop in Destin serving freshly made pastry cones grilled rotisserie-style, rolled in cinnamon sugar or specialty coatings, and filled with soft-serve ice cream. Customize a Crispy Cone with spreads, toppings, and sauces, or choose one of the shop’s specialty combinations.
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Attraction · Destin
Bustling destination for bars, restaurants, souvenir shops, boating & tourist attractions
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Restaurant · Destin
Mimmo’s Destin Ristorante Italiano serves Italian dishes rooted in owner Mimmo La Innusa’s Sicilian family recipes. The menu includes pasta, pizza, seafood and meat dishes, with specialties such as chicken or veal Marsala and lobster pappardelle. Its Destin dining room features wood and stone accents and a full bar.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Captain Phil is a native to the Grayton Beach area. He has been fishing in the gulf since 1986 and knows the bottom structures very well. Personal service is important to Captain Phil and he is motivated to ensure that you have a fun and exciting experience!
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Restaurant · Seacrest
Crabby Steve's is a beachfront seafood restaurant and bar at High Pointe Resort in Seacrest. The casual open-air spot serves seafood sandwiches, wraps and cocktails with Gulf views and outdoor seating. Access is from the beach only.
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Hotel · Destin
Sea Oats Motel is a beachfront property on Scenic Highway 98 in Destin’s Crystal Beach area. Its Gulf-facing accommodations range from rooms to one-bedroom and three-bedroom suites, with kitchen facilities in selected units. Guests have direct beach access via a private boardwalk, an outdoor heated pool and complimentary Wi-Fi.
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Restaurant · Destin
The Donut Hole’s Destin location on Harbor Boulevard is a restaurant and bakery serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. It offers freshly made donuts, pastries and homemade pies alongside hearty cafe meals, with all-day breakfast and key lime pie among its specialties.
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Attraction · Destin
Waterside public park with grills, picnic tables, a beach volleyball court & public bathrooms.
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Attraction · Destin
Captain Royal Melvin Heritage Park and Plaza is a waterfront public park in Destin, Florida, nicknamed the "Gateway to the Harbor
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
A New Orleans-style seafood restaurant at Seascape in Miramar Beach, serving oysters and Louisiana-inspired dishes.
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Restaurant · Seacrest
Casual crepe restaurant in Seacrest along Scenic Highway 30A. Creative Crepes serves sweet and savory crepes and breakfast dishes, with dine-in service and takeout near the shops of the Village of South Walton.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Popular coastal bicycle rental service delivering beach cruisers, tandems, and kid bikes across 30A communities.
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Restaurant · Seaside
Long-standing, laid-back eatery on the beach with an eclectic menu plus an open-air bar upstairs
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Restaurant · Destin
El Jalisco is a Mexican restaurant at Destin Commons on Legendary Drive. Its menu includes tacos, fajitas, chimichangas, nachos and grilled chicken dishes, with beer, wine and margaritas in a casual dining room. The Destin location offers dine-in service, online pickup ordering and catering.
