Finding your next coastal moment…
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Restaurant · Inlet Beach
A casual breakfast and lunch café at 30Avenue in Inlet Beach. Canopy Road Café combines American diner favorites with creative brunch dishes, serving pancakes and other breakfast classics alongside lunch options in a welcoming neighborhood setting.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Pickos Waterski & Wakeboard School in Santa Rosa Beach offers instruction for beginners, recreational riders and experienced competitors. Its freshwater, man-made tournament lakes provide a dedicated setting for waterskiing and wakeboarding. The school is located on Jump Street; contact the team ahead to arrange lessons or training time.
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Restaurant · Alys Beach
George’s at Alys Beach serves coastal cuisine with global influences in a cottage-style restaurant along 30A. The menu emphasizes seafood and seasonal produce, with indoor and porch seating. A rooftop viewing deck overlooks Alys Beach and provides a place to enjoy a drink while waiting for a table.
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Restaurant · Destin
LuLu’s Destin is a waterfront restaurant at Legendary Marina serving coastal dishes inspired by Lucy Buffett’s recipes. The menu includes seafood, burgers and sandwiches, alongside cocktails, beer and wine. Its colorful setting and music programming make it a casual spot for a meal by the bay.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Restaurant and wine shop at Grand Boulevard in Miramar Beach, serving seasonal dishes for lunch and dinner. Visit the official website for current menus, hours and reservations.
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Restaurant · Destin
CJ’s Hangout is a sports bar on Harbor Boulevard in Destin serving wings, pizza, smash burgers, sandwiches and salads. TVs show sports throughout the bar, and the entertainment schedule includes live music, music bingo and karaoke. Cocktails, draft beer and bottled beer round out the menu.
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Restaurant · Rosemary Beach
Casual restaurant and bar on Main Street in Rosemary Beach serving coastal and Southwest-inspired dishes. Cowgirl Kitchen offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including tacos, pizzas, sandwiches, and cocktails, with outdoor patio seating.
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Resort · Destin
Jade East Towers offers two- and three-bedroom beachfront vacation condos in Destin. Rentals feature private balconies with Gulf views, with the property across from Big Kahuna’s Waterpark and a short drive from Destin Harbor. Check the property website for current amenity availability and guest updates.
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Attraction · Panama City Beach
Indoor/outdoor amusement park with go-karts, mini-golf, an arcade, extreme rides & more.
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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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Beach · Seacrest
A neighborhood beach access on Scenic Highway 30A in Seacrest, intended primarily for walk-up beach access.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Airy, artsy, family-friendly eatery featuring donuts and creative toast options plus coffee and croissants.
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Restaurant · Destin
Coastal restaurant and café at Crystal Beach in Destin. The café serves breakfast and lunch, while the evening restaurant offers Gulf seafood, sushi, and other dinner dishes, with seafood supplied by Harbor Docks Wholesale Seafood Market.
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Restaurant · Alys Beach
Coffee, espresso drinks, pastries & wine are offered at this relaxed cafe with a patio & bookshop.
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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.
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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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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
Cafe and cocktail spot in Seagrove Beach serving espresso drinks, cold brew, tea, matcha, smoothies, and cocktails along Scenic 30A.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Waterfront coffee shop serving fresh, handcrafted beignets and specialty brews.
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Restaurant · Destin
Self-serve frozen yogurt shop featuring a variety of seasonal flavors, dairy-free options, and fresh toppings.
