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Restaurant · Destin
Breakfast, brunch, and lunch cafe in Destin Commons offering Southern-inspired dishes, pancakes, egg specialties, and brunch cocktails, with dine-in and takeout options.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Hurricane Oyster Bar & Grill is a casual seafood restaurant in Grayton Beach, serving oysters alongside seafood dishes, sandwiches, and tacos. Its colorful dining room has an eclectic coastal feel, with dine-in and takeout available on Logan Lane.
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Attraction · Miramar Beach
The Village of Baytowne Wharf is a waterfront shopping and entertainment district within Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort along Choctawhatchee Bay. Visitors can explore boutiques, galleries, restaurants and nightlife, with outdoor concerts, festivals and seasonal family events held throughout the year. Check the village calendar for current activities and event details.
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Attraction · Destin
Thrill Zone at The Track in Destin features the SkyFlyer, Hurricane 360 and Spinning Coaster within the larger family amusement park. Visitors can combine these thrill rides with go-karts, miniature golf and arcade games elsewhere on the property. Each attraction has its own height, age and riding requirements.
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Beach · Destin
Pompano Access is a public Gulf beach entrance at Pompano Street and Scenic Highway 98 in Destin’s Crystal Beach neighborhood. The city lists free admission, showers and access from dawn to dusk. Its pedestrian walkway leads from the neighborhood street to the sand, making it a convenient nearby beach entry.
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Resort · Destin
Crystal Sands is a vacation rental house at 73 Tarpon Street in Destin’s Crystal Beach neighborhood. Listed as Crystal Sands by AvantStay on travel booking sites, the home is a short walk from the beach and offers a base for exploring Destin’s coast. This listing refers to the Tarpon Street house, separate from the similarly named beachfront condominiums on Scenic Highway 98.
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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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Attraction · Destin
Waterfront village featuring entertainment, shopping, dining & boating excursions.
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Restaurant · Destin
A family-friendly seafood restaurant in Destin inspired by the film Forrest Gump. Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. serves Southern-style shrimp dishes, seafood platters, burgers, and cocktails in a casual dining room decorated with movie memorabilia.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
The Beach House is a casual beachfront restaurant in Sandestin on South Sandestin Boulevard. It offers seafood-focused comfort dishes and a full bar, with patio dining overlooking the beach and Gulf.
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Attraction · Destin
Jewel Melvin Park is a small neighborhood park along the southern shoreline of Twin Lakes in Destin. The city lists nature trails, benches, picnic tables and an improved parking area at its Cordgrass Court entrance. Open daily from dawn to dusk, it offers a quiet setting for a short walk or a lakeside break.
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Restaurant · Destin
HarborWalk Village restaurant overlooking Destin Harbor, serving local seafood, American favorites, and daily brunch in a lighthouse setting.
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Restaurant · Destin
Sports nutrition store specializing in handcrafted teas such as loaded teas and shakes.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Justin Gaffrey Gallery occupies a historic Florida cottage along Scenic Highway 30A in Santa Rosa Beach. Visitors can explore the artist’s textured sculptural paintings, contemporary works, and an outdoor sculpture garden. Rotating exhibitions showcase coastal landscapes, florals, and dimensional artwork, with select gallery events and collector gatherings throughout the year.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Chic cafe within the WaterColor Inn creating Southern-style seafood dishes using local ingredients.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Dive into the world of pickleball at Bayside Pickleball Club, located in the heart of Santa Rosa Beach, FL. Experience the difference with 4 Cushion X courts in our indoor, climate controlled facility. Bayside provides an exceptional pickleball experience for players of all skill levels. Whether you seek court rentals, beginner or advanced clinics and lessons, open play or a chance to connect with fellow enthusiasts, Bayside Pickleball Club is the ultimate pickleball destination. Our dedication to our community extends through weekly ladies nights, men’s morning doubles, and unique events and round robin tournaments designed to elevate your game and ignite the passion within every pickleball enthusiast.
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Restaurant · Destin
Harbor Docks is a waterfront restaurant overlooking Destin Harbor. Established in 1979, it serves seafood supplied through its own wholesale market, along with sushi and other made-from-scratch dishes. Deck seating offers harbor views, and the restaurant also hosts private events.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
The Wine Bar at WaterColor pairs an extensive wine selection with lunch and dinner along Scenic Highway 30A. Guests can dine indoors or on spacious outdoor patios in an informal setting. The location also includes Wine World retail, making it a stop for a meal, a glass of wine or bottles to take home.
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Beach · Santa Rosa Beach
One Seagrove Beach Access provides a neighborhood route to the Gulf at the south end of Seagrove Place, beside One Seagrove Place condominiums. The entrance is about 100 yards south of Scenic Highway 30A, across from Robert Ellis Street. This access has a shower and beach-condition flag, but no parking.
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Restaurant · Destin
Jackacudas Seafood/Sushi is a locally owned restaurant on Emerald Coast Parkway in Midtown Destin. It serves sushi, seafood, burgers and poke bowls in a casual setting for families and groups. The restaurant moved from HarborWalk Village in 2020 and now operates at its standalone Highway 98 location.
