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Restaurant · santa Rosa Beach
Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar serves Gulf seafood and casual fare at the corner of County Road 393 and Scenic Highway 30A. Its two levels of open-air dining overlook the Gulf, with daily live music and a full bar. The restaurant welcomes walk-ins and does not take reservations.
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Attraction · Panama City Beach
Indoor/outdoor amusement park with go-karts, mini-golf, an arcade, extreme rides & more.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Down Island Gulf Seafood Restaurant is a chef-owned, family-operated restaurant on US Highway 98 in Santa Rosa Beach. Its Gulf South menu features fish, oysters, shrimp and crab, including wood-fired dishes and raw bar selections. The casual restaurant also offers non-seafood dishes and a children’s menu.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Casual restaurant in Grayton Beach serving made-from-scratch American comfort food. Chanticleer Eatery offers lunch and dinner, with an outdoor patio and a menu designed for relaxed meals and family gatherings.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Upscale Mediterranean restaurant and steakhouse serving fresh seafood, homemade pasta, and premium steaks.
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Restaurant · Destin
Primrose Coastal Italian is Henderson Beach Resort’s signature restaurant in Destin. Its menu pairs Gulf seafood with house-made pastas, Mediterranean ingredients and Italian-inspired dishes, alongside a wine selection. The resort dining room serves breakfast and dinner, with a coastal setting suited to a relaxed evening or special occasion.
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Beach · Santa Rosa Beach
Beach Highlands Neighborhood Beach Access in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida is on Highland Avenue right outside the gates of Stallworth Preserve subdivision on Stallworth Lake. It is on the western end of Dune Allen Beach.
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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 · Destin
Beach Sand Sculptures offers guided sandcastle lessons for families and groups in the Destin area. During a two-hour session, coaches demonstrate tools and sculpting techniques and help participants build their own sandcastle towers. This is a mobile, reservation-based service; arrange the exact beach meeting location with the operator before visiting.
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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 · 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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Beach · Destin
Norriego Point Beach Access and Park offers public shoreline access at the end of Gulf Shore Drive on Destin’s Holiday Isle. A pedestrian route remains available during construction. As of October 14, 2026, the city advises that the park parking lot is closed and restrooms and showers are unavailable; check the city’s updates before visiting.
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Venue · Destin
The Alice is a waterfront event venue on Choctawhatchee Bay in Destin. Its landscaped grounds, mature trees, illuminated deck and waterfront setting host weddings, private celebrations and other gatherings, with nearby Cottages by the Bay accommodation options.
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Venue · Miramar Beach
An open-air shopping, dining and entertainment destination in Miramar Beach, with shops, restaurants and community events.
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Restaurant · Inlet Beach
A casual breakfast and lunch café at 30Avenue in Inlet Beach. Canopy Road Café combines American diner favorites with creative brunch dishes, serving pancakes and other breakfast classics alongside lunch options in a welcoming neighborhood setting.
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Venue · Destin
The Deck at Destin Brewery is the brewery’s taproom and gathering place on Melvin Street in Destin. Enjoy locally brewed craft beer and food in a casual setting with covered outdoor seating. The Deck is a separate visitor location from the brewery’s production address on Mountain Drive.
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Attraction · 30a
The Big Chill 30A is an outdoor gathering place in Watersound with multiple food counters, drinks, shops and entertainment. Visitors can choose tacos, burgers, coffee, breakfast and other casual options, with a central lawn and a calendar of family movie nights, music and sporting-event screenings.
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Restaurant · Destin
Family-owned seafood restaurant overlooking Destin Harbor, with table service and waterfront dining. Dewey Destin’s Harborside offers seasonal catch-of-the-day dishes, steaks, salads, and other seafood favorites in a casual setting on Harbor Boulevard.
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Attraction · Grayton Beach
The Zoo Gallery in downtown Grayton Beach presents an eclectic collection of art, handmade gifts and home decor. Browse pottery, jewelry, prints, cards, furniture and the gallery’s original T-shirts in its Hotz Avenue shop across from The Red Bar. The gallery began in 1979 and features independent artists and makers.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Strictly Business Fishing Charters offers guided inshore, offshore and bluewater fishing trips along the Emerald Coast. Based in Santa Rosa Beach, its captains serve anglers visiting 30A, Destin and Panama City Beach, with trips suited to families and different experience levels. Confirm the departure location and trip details with the captain when booking.
