Finding your next coastal moment…
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20 places on this page · More to explore
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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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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.
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 · Miramar Beach
A New Orleans-style seafood restaurant at Seascape in Miramar Beach, serving oysters and Louisiana-inspired dishes.
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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 · Miramar Beach
Chain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Coffee shop and café at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in Santa Rosa Beach. Coastal Coffee serves espresso drinks, cold brews, fresh pastries, breakfast bites, and healthy bowls, with access from the park and the Scenic 30A corridor.
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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.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
A casual pizza bar and trattoria in Seaside, serving Neapolitan wood-fired pizzas and Italian-inspired dishes along Scenic Highway 30A. Enjoy pizza, pasta, and a drink near the beach at Bud & Alley’s Pizza Bar + Trattoria.
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Restaurant · Destin
Irish pub near Destin Harbor with a classic saloon atmosphere, live Irish entertainment, and an upstairs deck with harbor views.
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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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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Barbecue counter on Seaside’s Airstream Row serving smoked-meat sandwiches, classic sides, frozen desserts, beer, and beach drinks from a surf-themed Airstream trailer.
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Resort · Destin
Destin Holiday Beach Resort is a Gulf Coast condominium and timeshare property located in Destin,Florida.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Don Pedro’s Mexican Restaurant is a family-friendly, sit-down restaurant in Santa Rosa Beach’s Santa Rosa Plaza. It serves Mexican dishes from breakfast through dinner, including tacos, enchiladas, burritos and quesadillas. The restaurant also offers a kids menu, desserts and catering for pickup.
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Hotel · Destin
Hilton Garden Inn Destin Commons offers lodging on Legendary Drive near Destin Commons and area beaches. Amenities include an outdoor pool, fitness center, free parking, electric-vehicle charging, and meeting rooms. Pet-friendly and connecting rooms are available, with shopping, golf, and coastal recreation nearby.
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Beach · Santa Rosa Beach
A regional beach access in Santa Rosa Beach with parking, restrooms, a picnic pavilion and a boardwalk. Lifeguard service is seasonal.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Luxury pontoon rentals, double-decker slide boats, and yacht charter services for exploring local bays and Crab Island.
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Hotel · Destin
Homewood Suites by Hilton Destin is an all-suite hotel on Emerald Coast Parkway near public beaches and family attractions. Suites include in-room kitchens, and guests have access to complimentary breakfast and Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and the Pirate Cove splash pad. Pet-friendly rooms are available.
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Restaurant · Destin
Health-focused eatery serving fresh, customizable bowls and natural smoothies.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Upscale Mediterranean restaurant and steakhouse serving fresh seafood, homemade pasta, and premium steaks.
