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20 places on this page · More to explore
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Restaurant · Watersound
Long-running 30A pizza shop in Watersound offering dine-in, takeout, and delivery. Pizzas are made with house-prepared dough and sauce, and the restaurant also serves a daily lunchtime pizza bar.
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Venue · Destin
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Crab Island is a submerged sandbar in Choctawhatchee Bay, north of the Destin Bridge and within Gulf Islands National Seashore. Visitors arrive by boat or other watercraft. Strong currents can occur; do not try to swim there from shore. Arrange your departure point with your boat or tour operator.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
An axe-throwing venue listed by Visit South Walton at 4552 US Highway 98, Suites 7–8, in Santa Rosa Beach. Confirm current availability with the operator before visiting.
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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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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Everkrisp at Grand Boulevard is a casual restaurant serving salads, grain bowls, sandwiches, avocado toast and smoothies. Guests can choose signature combinations or build their own meal, with dine-in seating, takeout and catering available. The restaurant is located at 625 Grand Boulevard in Miramar Beach.
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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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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 · Rosemary Beach
Edward’s Fine Food & Wine is a family-friendly restaurant on Main Street in Rosemary Beach offering seafood, steak and a broad wine selection in a relaxed setting. Guests can dine inside or in the courtyard. Tables are generally seated first come, first served. The restaurant reported reopening after the storm on October 10, 2026 with a limited menu and staff; check its latest updates before visiting.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Shaded parking, picnic table, dock for fishing and kayak/canoe launch on the bay in Point Washington.
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Venue · Miramar Beach
Emerald Coast Theatre Company presents professional live theatre at Grand Boulevard in Miramar Beach. Its programming includes plays, special events, and productions for young audiences, alongside youth and adult classes, summer camps, and educational field trips. The theatre is located upstairs in Suite 200 at 560 Grand Boulevard.
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Beach · Santa Rosa Beach
Azalea/Camellia Beach Access in Seagrove Beach is on Scenic 30A about 200 yards east of the Scenic 395 intersection between Azalea and Camellia Streets. There is no car parking.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Hokulia on 30A is a Hawaiian-style shave ice shop in Seagrove Beach. Its finely shaved ice comes with a variety of flavored syrups and optional toppings such as ice cream, coconut flakes, and creamy Sno Cap. The colorful shop is on East County Highway 30A.
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Hotel · Miramar Beach
Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard is a hotel near the shopping, dining and entertainment at Grand Boulevard Town Center. Guests can choose rooms and suites and enjoy an outdoor pool, whirlpool, fitness center and on-site dining. The hotel also offers meeting space and complimentary on-site parking.
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Restaurant · Grayton Beach
Breakfast and brunch restaurant in Grayton Beach serving homestyle favorites and lunch dishes. Crackings offers a relaxed setting at Uptown Grayton, with live music and a menu of breakfast classics and coastal-inspired specialties.
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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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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Fine-dining restaurant in The Market Shops at Sandestin offering Gulf seafood, prime steaks, an extensive wine list, and a lounge serving specialty martinis and cocktails.
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Attraction · Destin
Family-friendly waterfront park featuring a splash pad, playground, and beach area.
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Attraction · Destin
Indian Bayou Golf Club is an 18-hole golf course in Destin with tree-lined fairways, a golf shop, instruction, and the Indian Bayou Grille. Tee times can be booked online. Practice facilities are available to members and golfers on the daily tee sheet; standalone range time is not sold.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
An upscale Mexican restaurant at Grand Boulevard in Miramar Beach, with dishes inspired by Mexico City cuisine. Cantina Laredo serves grilled seafood, chicken, and steak with house sauces, alongside tacos, enchiladas, guacamole, and fresh-lime margaritas.
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Restaurant · santa Rosa Beach
Local Catch Bar & Grill is a casual restaurant on Scenic 30A in Santa Rosa Beach, serving coastal food with Southern influences. The venue pairs seafood and drinks with a relaxed bar setting and scheduled live music, with dine-in and takeout available.
