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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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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Waterfront coffee shop serving fresh, handcrafted beignets and specialty brews.
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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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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 · Destin
Casual waterfront oyster bar on Destin Harbor offering raw and baked oysters, seafood, gumbo, cold drinks, and live music. Its open-air bar and outdoor seating overlook the harbor.
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Attraction · Destin
Dolphin, sunset and snorkeling cruises departing from HarborWalk Village in Destin. Check the operator’s website for current trips and reservations.
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Venue · Destin
Club LA is a live music venue at Hurricane Lanes on Emerald Coast Parkway in Destin. Its concert calendar features touring musicians, local performers and tribute acts in an indoor performance space. Upcoming shows and ticket information are available through its RockDestin website.
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Resort · Miramar Beach
Overlooking Choctawhatchee Bay, this relaxed beachfront resort is 8 miles from Henderson Beach State Park, and 10 miles from Destin Airport. The bright units feature TVs, whirlpool tubs and full kitchens, as well as free WiFi. Most have private balconies. Amenities include tennis courts, 4 golf courses and 4 outdoor pools, plus a children's play area, a gym and a conference center. There are also multiple dining options.
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Hotel · Destin
Spark by Hilton Destin is a hotel on Commons Drive East near Destin Commons and Henderson Beach. Amenities include breakfast, Wi-Fi, parking, an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Guests can choose standard rooms or suites with kitchen facilities, with pet-friendly accommodations and EV charging also offered.
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Restaurant · Destin
Breakfast, brunch, and lunch restaurant in Destin offering homestyle favorites, coastal-inspired dishes, and specialty drinks. Crackings serves classics alongside dishes such as lobster Gouda grits in a casual setting on Highway 98.
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Inn · Destin
Boutique motel in Destin’s Crystal Beach neighborhood, across the street from public beach access, with a two-tier pool, hot tub, on-site dining, and pet-friendly room options.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Lakeside water sports rental service featuring paddleboard and kayak excursions.
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Restaurant · 30A
Mimmo’s 30A Ristorante Italiano brings Sicilian family recipes to Blue Mountain Beach. This sister restaurant to Mimmo’s Destin serves Italian pasta, pizza, seafood and meat dishes in a dining room that combines rustic brick, wood furnishings and modern farmhouse details. Reservations and private holiday gatherings are available.
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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
Destin tour operator offering parasailing, dolphin cruises, and pontoon boat rentals.
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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 · Miramar Beach
Cannery Lane Cantina is a casual coastal grill in The Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin. The menu draws on Mexican and Caribbean flavors, with tacos, burritos, bowls, quesadillas and shareable appetizers, plus beer and sangria.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Fat Daddy's Pizza is a casual pizzeria in Santa Rosa Plaza on U.S. Highway 98 in Santa Rosa Beach. The menu features specialty and build-your-own pizzas, calzones, oven-baked sandwiches, salads and garlic breadsticks. Guests can dine in or order takeout, with options ranging from chicken pesto and barbecue chicken pizzas to vegetable and meat combinations.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Calypso Cafe is the restaurant and bar at Embassy Suites by Hilton Destin Miramar Beach on Scenic Gulf Drive. It serves seafood and Caribbean-inspired dishes, seasonal specials and a kids menu, with cocktails, beer and wine available at the bar.
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Attraction · Watersound
Origins Golf Course in the Watersound Origins community features a ten-hole, par-three layout designed by Love Golf Design. Its short-course format welcomes families, beginners, and experienced golfers seeking a relaxed round in a scenic setting. The course is located on Pathways Drive near the community’s village facilities.
