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Resort · Miramar Beach
Seascape Resort offers condominium and villa vacation rentals in Miramar Beach, with private beach access, pools, golf, tennis and pickleball. Accommodations include Majestic Sun, Ariel Dunes and several villa communities. The listed address is the resort office; guests should follow their rental’s arrival instructions for the correct building.
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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 · Alys Beach
The Citizen is a coastal tavern and oyster bar in Alys Beach along Scenic Highway 30A. Its menu features fresh seafood, wood-fired steaks and globally inspired coastal dishes, complemented by a raw oyster bar and craft cocktails. The restaurant serves lunch, brunch and dinner, with indoor dining and outdoor seating.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Modern European restaurant in Miramar Beach serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Commelfo features local seafood, prime steaks, pasta, and a wine selection in an intimate setting, with free parking near the restaurant.
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Venue · Santa Rosa Beach
The Gulley Amphitheater is an outdoor event space on the central lawn at Gulf Place in Santa Rosa Beach. The venue hosts concerts, community gatherings and special events near Scenic Highway 30A, surrounded by shops, galleries and restaurants. Shunk Gulley handles event inquiries for the amphitheater.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Backwater Tours is a one-of-a-kind eco-tour and stand-up paddle adventure exploring the historic Choctawhatchee Bay and River Basin. If you want to see Florida Panhandle’s untouched nature, call Captain Andy Coleman for an unforgettable experience!
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
La Chalupita Mexican Market combines a grocery store, meat counter and casual Mexican eatery on US Highway 98 West in Santa Rosa Beach. Shop for produce and imported foods, or order tacos, tortas and other hot dishes at the counter for lunch or dinner. The market and kitchen share the same location.
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Beach · Santa Rosa Beach
Sugar Dunes Beach Access provides a neighborhood route to the Gulf at the end of Beachside Drive in Seagrove Beach, east of Eastern Lake. A short boardwalk crosses the dunes to the sand, and a shower is available near the access. It is about half a mile south of Scenic Highway 30A.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Luxury event planner specializing in upscale beach bonfires and curated boho picnics.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Seagrove Village MarketCafé serves seafood baskets, grouper sandwiches, po’ boys and cheeseburgers near the junction of Highway 395 and Scenic 30A. Guests can dine in or order takeout and delivery. The café also has a market shop with Seagrove-branded shirts, hats and other merchandise.
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Restaurant · Destin
Gulf-front seafood restaurant in Destin with a dining room overlooking the water. Captain Dave’s serves classic seafood dishes prepared fried, grilled, or broiled in a relaxed beachfront setting on Scenic Highway 98.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Mezcal Mexican Grill is a Mexican restaurant in Seascape Towne Centre in Miramar Beach. It serves tacos, fajitas, enchiladas, burritos and seafood dishes, alongside margaritas and other bar selections. Guests can choose indoor dining or the outdoor patio, with weekend breakfast and scheduled live music. Reservations and takeout ordering are available through the restaurant.
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Restaurant · Destin
Dat Burrito Place is a casual Mexican restaurant at Paradise Key in Destin. Its menu includes burritos, street tacos, quesadillas and bowls, with favorites such as the Cali Burrito and Cali Bowl. Dine-in, pickup and delivery are available at its Commons Drive East location.
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Attraction · Destin
Kell-Aire Nature Walk is a small neighborhood park on Kell-Aire Drive in Destin. The roughly three-acre green space offers a nature walk, benches, a swing and a bicycle rack among the trees. Open daily from dawn to dusk, it provides a quiet place for a short walk or time outdoors.
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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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Restaurant · Destin
The Rooftop at Henderson Beach Resort is an elevated bar overlooking Henderson Beach State Park and the coast. Guests can enjoy signature cocktails, wine and craft beer with sushi, sashimi, poke bowls and seafood appetizers. The open-air setting offers broad views for an evening visit or sunset drink.
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Resort · Destin
Silver Dunes is a beachfront condominium community in Destin offering vacation rentals with one, two or three bedrooms. Guests have access to a private beach, a heated pool and a landscaped courtyard with grilling areas. The property sits along Highway 98 near local shopping, golf and fishing activities.
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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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Beach · Destin
June White Decker Park is a linear public beach park on Scenic Highway 98 in Destin, beside Silver Shells Condominiums. It provides a walkway to the Gulf beach, with a parking area, bicycle racks and public restrooms listed by the City of Destin. The park is open daily from dawn to dusk.
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Attraction · Destin
The Destin History & Fishing Museum is located at 108 Stahlman Avenue in Destin, Florida, at the foot of the Destin Bridge. It sits directly across the street from the Destin Community Center and down the road from the Destin Library
