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Beach · Inlet Beach
Wall Street Beach Access is a neighborhood beach entrance at the Gulf end of South Wall Street in Inlet Beach. The access leads to the sand south of U.S. Highway 98. There is no parking here; parking, restrooms and outdoor showers are available at Inlet Beach Regional Access about a quarter mile east.
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Attraction · Destin
Destin tour operator offering parasailing, dolphin cruises, and pontoon boat rentals.
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Restaurant · Destin
El Pollon is a family-owned Peruvian charcoal rotisserie chicken restaurant on Commons Drive East in Destin. The menu centers on chicken meals and includes Peruvian dishes such as lomo saltado, sandwiches and sides. Dine-in, takeout and delivery ordering are available at this Paradise Key location.
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Restaurant · Destin
The Edge Seafood Restaurant & SkyBar offers seafood and open-air dining directly over Destin Harbor. Guests can watch fishing boats and harbor activity from the waterfront restaurant, while the upstairs SkyBar provides cocktails and elevated harbor views. The venue sits along the Destin Harbor Boardwalk on Harbor Boulevard.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club is a private club with an 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course designed by Bill Bergin. Its golf facilities on Golf Club Drive follow native coastal landscapes, while the club also offers a separate beach and pool setting on Scenic Highway 30A. Access is subject to club membership and guest policies.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Wild Bill’s Beach Dogs serves Wagyu hot dogs and jumbo pretzels from a colorful Airstream on Seaside’s Airstream Row. The walk-up stand offers specialty toppings and online ordering for pickup, making it a convenient stop near the town square and Gulf beach along Scenic Highway 30A.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Eventure Florida 30A is a Santa Rosa Beach shop offering electric bike rentals and sales, guided e-bike and paddleboard tours, and cycling equipment. The WaterColor Way location also provides repairs and maintenance for electric and traditional bicycles, including tune-ups, tire repairs and drivetrain adjustments.
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Restaurant · Destin
Vinny McGuire’s Pizza serves pizzas with a wide choice of toppings near the east end of the Destin bridge. The restaurant has indoor seating, a bar and outdoor patio space. Guests can dine in or order pizza for pickup or delivery from its Harbor Boulevard location.
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Beach · Destin
Silver Shells Access is a free public beach entrance in Destin near Seventh Street and Scenic Highway 98. Adjacent to the June White Decker access area, it provides a designated route to the Gulf beach. The City of Destin lists access hours from dawn to dusk.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Full-service bicycle shop in Blue Mountain Beach offering bicycle and e-bike rentals, sales, accessories, and repairs. Its rolling repair team provides transport service for bikes needing maintenance along the 30A area.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Temporary closure: Florida State Parks reports Eden Gardens State Park closed due to Hurricane Isaias, effective October 14, 2026. Check the official park page or call 850-267-8320 for reopening updates before visiting. Eden Gardens preserves 163 acres of the historic Wesley homestead beside Tucker Bayou in Point Washington. Its centerpiece is the restored 1897 Wesley House, surrounded by moss-draped live oaks and ornamental gardens. When operating, the park offers guided house tours, garden and nature walks, picnic areas, and fishing from the bayou dock. The park address is 181 Eden Gardens Road, Santa Rosa Beach.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
The Perfect Pig at WaterColor Crossings serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with indoor dining and an outdoor patio. Its Southern-inspired menu includes pork tenderloin, seafood, smoked chicken and seasonal dishes. This Santa Rosa Beach location offers takeout and reservations by phone.
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Resort · Destin
Holiday Surf & Racquet Club offers one- and two-bedroom beachfront vacation condos on Destin’s Holiday Isle. The Gulf-facing property has direct beach access, a swimming pool, and tennis courts, with restaurants, shopping, and harbor activities a short drive away.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Kith & Kin is a coffee shop in the Gulf Place community of Santa Rosa Beach, at 56 Spires Lane, Unit 17A. Espresso drinks, lattes and baked treats make it a convenient stop for a morning coffee near Scenic Highway 30A. Indoor and outdoor seating offer space to pause between beach outings.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Lillie’s Q is a casual, quick-service barbecue stop on Highway 98 West in Miramar Beach. The rustic roadside restaurant serves smoked meats with house sauces and homemade Southern sides. Outdoor picnic-table seating gives visitors a relaxed place to enjoy lunch or an early dinner while exploring the Emerald Coast.
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Beach · Santa Rosa Beach
Beachwood Villas Access is in Seagrove Beach on Scenic 30A across from Beachwood Villas, Somerset Bridge Road, and the Tom Thumb in Seagrove Beach, Florida. There is a bike rack but no car parking, and the access has a shower and quite a long boardwalk to the high bluff overlooking the gulf.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Pecan Jacks of Grayton Beach is a family-owned ice cream and candy shop on Scenic Highway 30A. The store offers small-batch ice cream, handcrafted candies, Southern pralines, brittles and chocolates. Visitors can stop in for a sweet treat or arrange candy gifts and assortments for celebrations, clients and events.
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Hotel · Miramar Beach
Embassy Suites Destin-Miramar Beach offers two-room suites on Scenic Gulf Drive, with private beach access across the street. Guests have an outdoor pool, fitness center, complimentary made-to-order breakfast, and evening reception. The hotel also offers pet-friendly rooms and meeting space near Silver Sands Premium Outlets and area golf courses.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Grayton Corner Cafe & Wine Shop is a neighborhood cafe and retail wine shop at 14 Clayton Lane, Suite 16, in Grayton Beach. The cafe offers a rotating selection of made-to-order lunches with American and Southern influences, along with outdoor seating. Its wine shop adds bottles to browse and take home; contact the cafe for current specials and events.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.
