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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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Attraction · Rosemary Beach
Bicycle rental company in Rosemary Beach offering adult and children’s bikes, bikes with baby seats, trikes, trailers, and beach equipment for exploring the community and Scenic 30A.
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Restaurant · Rosemary Beach
Summer Kitchen Café is a family-owned breakfast and lunch spot beneath the Rosemary Beach Inn at 78 Main Street. Founded in 1999 as Rosemary Beach’s first restaurant, it now serves casual coastal fare, desserts and drinks in the town center. Look for the red building near the south end of Main Street.
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Attraction · Watersound
Salt Air 30A is a bicycle rental business at 5 Hub Lane in Watersound. Its rental fleet includes beach cruisers, pedal-assist electric bikes and bikes for younger riders, with accessories available for exploring the 30A area. Visit the shop or check its website for rental options and reservations.
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Beach · Miramar Beach
Open Gulf Street Beach Access is a neighborhood Gulf access in Miramar Beach at the end of Open Gulf Street. The entrance is two blocks south of U.S. Highway 98 near Silver Sands Premium Outlets, just south of the U.S. 98 and Scenic Gulf Drive intersection. A public walkover leads from the neighborhood to the beach.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Pompano Joe’s is a beachfront seafood restaurant on Scenic Gulf Drive in Miramar Beach. Its Caribbean-influenced menu features Gulf seafood and seafood gumbo, with tropical drinks and views across the sand and water. The colorful beach house has a dining deck and opens daily at 11 a.m.
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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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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Glow Paddle offers evening outings in transparent kayaks illuminated from underneath at the WaterColor Boathouse on Western Lake. The two-person kayaks create a colorful nighttime paddling experience in Santa Rosa Beach. Visitors should check the operator’s booking calendar and current conditions before planning an outing.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Redd’s Pub is a locally owned restaurant and live-music venue on Highway 98 in Santa Rosa Beach. Its scratch-made menu features burgers, ribs, sandwiches, salads and other comfort food. The intimate, eclectic room hosts Redd the Singing Bartender, visiting musicians and scheduled bingo evenings, with reservations recommended for busy shows.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Oyster bar and grill in Miramar Beach serving raw oysters, little neck clams, New England-style clam chowder, seafood, and Nashville-inspired dishes, with draft beer and TVs for watching sports.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Temporary pickup closure: Taco 30A says its shop is closed through October 27, 2026 while the team handles music-festival catering, with regular service planned to resume October 28. Check the operator’s latest schedule before ordering or visiting. Taco 30A is a Santa Rosa Beach food-truck, takeout and catering business serving Mexican street food, including tacos, burritos, quesadillas and nachos. The current pickup address is 4552 U.S. Highway 98 West, Unit 20. The business also provides catering and private-chef services around South Walton and the Emerald Coast; food-truck locations and availability vary by event.
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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 · Miramar Beach
Lin’s Asian Cuisine serves Chinese and Asian dishes at 130 Scenic Gulf Drive, Suite 5B, in Miramar Beach. The menu includes noodles, rice dishes, soups and a range of chicken, beef, seafood and vegetable entrées. Dine in or order takeout from this casual restaurant near the Silver Sands shopping area.
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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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Resort · Destin
Jetty East is a beachfront condominium vacation resort on Holiday Isle in Destin, with Gulf and East Pass views and nearly 900 feet of beach. The resort reopened to guests October 14, 2026, with beach access and beach service available. Its current recovery notice says the pool and pavilion remain temporarily closed; contact the resort for reopening updates.
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Restaurant · Destin
Casual seafood restaurant on Destin Harbor specializing in locally sourced fish, steamed and boiled shellfish platters, and Southern-inspired coastal dishes. The family-friendly waterfront restaurant serves lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.
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Restaurant · Destin
The Crab Trap Destin is a beachfront seafood restaurant at James Lee Park on Scenic Highway 98. Its menu includes fresh seafood, crab dishes and options for children, with open-air dining overlooking the Gulf. A beachside tiki bar adds a casual place to enjoy drinks after a day on the sand.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Fat Tuesday Daiquiri Bar serves New Orleans-inspired frozen cocktails in The Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin. Located at 132 Fisherman's Cove, the bar offers flavors such as Hurricane and 190 Octane in a casual setting with outdoor seating. It is a stop for adult visitors exploring the village's shops, restaurants and events.
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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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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Beach entertainment shop providing guided bonfire experiences and premium beach chair rentals.
