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Attraction · Rosemary Beach
Reefboard Rentals offers lightweight floating boards with a viewing window for exploring beneath the water without a snorkel mask. Rentals serve South Walton and the 30A area. Contact the operator to confirm availability, pickup arrangements and delivery options before visiting the listed Pelican Glide Lane address.
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Restaurant · Destin
Fatboys on Harbor Boulevard in Destin serves made-to-order burgers, chicken wings, sandwiches and fries in a casual setting. The menu includes meatless choices and gluten-free buns, and a full-service bar offers beer, wine and cocktails. Dine-in, takeout and online ordering are available at the Destin location.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Private inshore fishing trips and charter boat excursions launching out of Cessna Landing along the 30A coastal corridor.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
The Shard Shop is a make-your-own-art studio in Grayton Beach where visitors create pieces using repurposed glass, shells and resin. Classes typically last about an hour and welcome all skill levels ages six and up, with adults-only sessions also available. The shop also offers art kits and can arrange private parties and group events.
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Attraction · Destin
Kelly Plantation Golf Club is an 18-hole course in Destin that welcomes public play. Golfers can enjoy a coastal setting, a pro shop, and a clubhouse with a covered veranda overlooking the lake and finishing greens. The club also offers membership options and spaces for weddings and special events.
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Beach · Santa Rosa Beach
Dothan Beach Access is a neighborhood beach entrance in Seagrove Beach at Dothan and Montgomery streets. It is about 100 yards south of Scenic Highway 30A and roughly half a mile east of County Road 395, providing a walking route to the Gulf shoreline.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Rum Runners is a restaurant and dueling-piano bar in the Village of Baytowne Wharf. It combines tropical-inspired dining and drinks with interactive live music. The venue also offers private events and a deck overlooking the Baytowne Wharf lagoon.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Pazzo Italiano in Santa Rosa Beach serves Italian favorites and wood-fired pizza in a casual restaurant setting near Highway 98 and County Highway 393. Guests can dine in or order carryout, and the restaurant also offers catering and private-party arrangements. This location is separate from the Pazzo Italiano restaurant in Destin.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Frozen Dune is a family-owned dessert shop on Scenic Gulf Drive in Miramar Beach. Established in 2017, it specializes in rolled ice cream made to order on a frozen pan, with a choice of flavors and toppings. Boba tea and other specialty drinks round out the menu for a sweet stop near the beach.
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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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Beach · Santa Rosa Beach
Ray’s Multi-Mountain Beach Access is a neighborhood Gulf entrance at the end of Sandy Lane in Grayton Beach. Located in the New Grayton area, it sits west of the main beach access at Hotz Avenue. Its wooden walkway and stairs cross the dunes and lead down to the sand.
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Hotel · Destin
Hampton Inn & Suites Destin is a hotel on Scenic Highway 98 near the beach, The Track and Big Kahuna’s Water Park. It offers guest rooms and suites, complimentary hot breakfast and Wi-Fi, a fitness center, and a heated outdoor saltwater pool with zero-entry access. Pet-friendly rooms are available.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
A landscaped park in WaterColor near Town Center, with gardens, a fountain and green space for a walk or picnic.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Temporary closure: The Florida Forest Service reports all Point Washington State Forest campgrounds and recreation areas closed due to Hurricane Isaias, effective October 12, 2026. Check the official forest closure notice or call 850-267-8325 for reopening updates before visiting. Point Washington State Forest covers 15,407 acres in southern Walton County, including pine sandhills, wet flatwoods, prairies and cypress swamps. When open, it offers hiking, off-road cycling, wildlife viewing and reserved primitive camping. The Eastern Lake Trail System has 3.5-, 6- and 11-mile loops accessed from the parking lot on County Road 395. The map marks this trailhead; the forest office’s mailing address is 5865 East U.S. Highway 98. Entry conditions and hunting seasons vary, so consult the Florida Forest Service before planning a visit.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Outdoor adventure rental service providing paddleboards, kayaks, e-bikes, and beach gear across Scenic 30A.
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Restaurant · Alys Beach
NEAT is a bottle shop in Alys Beach offering a selected range of small-batch spirits, wines and beers. Guests can browse bottles for home or enjoy wines by the glass and select spirits with outdoor café seating. The shop also hosts its Tuesday Wine & Song gathering with live music.
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Beach · Santa Rosa Beach
Eastern Lake West Beach Access is a neighborhood beach entrance at Eastern Lake Road and South Gulf Drive in Seagrove Beach. The walkover leads to the beach beside the western side of Eastern Lake’s outfall. Amenities include a rinse shower and bike rack, with parking available along Eastern Lake Drive. The access also provides a route for carrying a kayak or paddleboard to the lake.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Neighborhood cafe and bakery in the Shops of Grayton serving naturally leavened breads, fresh pastries, breakfast and lunch dishes, and Stumptown coffee.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Moo La-La Ice Cream & Desserts is the original Moo La-La shop at 101 Cannery Lane in the Village of Baytowne Wharf. It offers a rotating selection of ice cream flavors, waffle cones, shakes, sundaes and other sweet treats. The shop is a convenient dessert stop while exploring Baytowne Wharf in Sandestin.
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Restaurant · Destin
Ruth’s Chris Steak House in Destin offers a steakhouse dinner menu, cocktails and wine in an elegant dining setting. Located on Emerald Coast Parkway, the restaurant welcomes celebrations and group meals, with private dining rooms and large-party seating available. Reservations can be made through the restaurant.
