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20 places on this page · More to explore
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Restaurant · Destin
Dat Burrito Place is a casual Mexican restaurant at Paradise Key in Destin. Its menu includes burritos, street tacos, quesadillas and bowls, with favorites such as the Cali Burrito and Cali Bowl. Dine-in, pickup and delivery are available at its Commons Drive East location.
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Community recommendation calculation: (total stars + 17.5) ÷ (review count + 5). Five prior reviews at 3.5 stars reduce the effect of very small samples. Only published reviews from active, non-demo accounts count.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Casual restaurant and bar in Grayton Beach serving globally inspired beach food and drinks. Chiringo offers a relaxed coastal atmosphere, with vegetarian and gluten-free choices and a location near the beach on Hotz Avenue.
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Restaurant · Inlet Beach
Southern-style breakfast and lunch restaurant at The Pointe in Inlet Beach, serving scratch-made biscuits, omelets, skillets, pancakes, sandwiches, and coffee. Poolside outdoor seating offers a relaxed setting along 30A.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
The Shard Shop is a make-your-own-art studio in Grayton Beach where visitors create pieces using repurposed glass, shells and resin. Classes typically last about an hour and welcome all skill levels ages six and up, with adults-only sessions also available. The shop also offers art kits and can arrange private parties and group events.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Thai Elephant is a Thai restaurant on US Highway 98 in Santa Rosa Beach. Its menu includes Thai dishes and sushi, served in a casual dining setting with an exhibition kitchen, and online ordering is available for meals to take away.
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Restaurant · Destin
Mimmo’s Destin Ristorante Italiano serves Italian dishes rooted in owner Mimmo La Innusa’s Sicilian family recipes. The menu includes pasta, pizza, seafood and meat dishes, with specialties such as chicken or veal Marsala and lobster pappardelle. Its Destin dining room features wood and stone accents and a full bar.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Backwater Tours is a one-of-a-kind eco-tour and stand-up paddle adventure exploring the historic Choctawhatchee Bay and River Basin. If you want to see Florida Panhandle’s untouched nature, call Captain Andy Coleman for an unforgettable experience!
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Restaurant · Destin
Outback Steakhouse in Destin is an Australian-inspired steakhouse at 34908 Emerald Coast Parkway, near U.S. Highway 98 and Hutchinson Street. It serves steaks, seafood and other steakhouse favorites in a casual setting. The Destin location offers dine-in service, online ordering, curbside takeaway, delivery and catering.
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Venue · Destin
HarborView Room is a private event venue at Emerald Grande in Destin. Its two-level space has floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Gulf, a downstairs bar and an outdoor patio. The 2,664-square-foot room accommodates up to 150 guests for a seated dinner or 175 for a reception. Contact the venue team to arrange a meeting, celebration or private event.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Don Pedro’s Mexican Restaurant is a family-friendly, sit-down restaurant in Santa Rosa Beach’s Santa Rosa Plaza. It serves Mexican dishes from breakfast through dinner, including tacos, enchiladas, burritos and quesadillas. The restaurant also offers a kids menu, desserts and catering for pickup.
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Attraction · Destin
Joe’s Bayou Boat Launch provides public boating access at 800 Beach Drive in Destin. The 1.5-acre city facility has five launch ramps, parking and public restrooms, with daily hours from dawn to dusk. A daily launch fee applies; residents within incorporated Destin can obtain a free pass with the required residency and vessel documentation.
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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 · Destin
Chipotle Mexican Grill at Destin Commons serves made-to-order burritos, bowls, quesadillas, tacos and salads. Located on Legendary Drive near Emerald Coast Parkway, the fast-casual restaurant offers in-store pickup, delivery and catering.
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Attraction · Inlet Beach
Peddlers30A rents bicycles from Peddlers Pavilion in Seacrest Beach, between Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach. The shop offers bikes in different sizes and styles, along with trikes, children’s tandem options, trailers and baby seats. Its central location provides access to the 30A path, with nearby shops, food vendors and seasonal live music at the pavilion.
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Restaurant · Seaside
Long-standing, laid-back eatery on the beach with an eclectic menu plus an open-air bar upstairs
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Attraction · Destin
Pelican Adventures is a Destin Harbor watersports operator offering deep-sea fishing trips, parasailing and snorkeling excursions. The business is based at 580 Harbor Boulevard and offers outings for visitors exploring the Gulf and local waters. Check the operator’s website for trip options, availability and departure details.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Surf Hut is a beachfront restaurant on Scenic Gulf Drive in Miramar Beach, serving Gulf seafood, tacos and St. Louis-style barbecue. Its casual surf-themed setting includes ocean views, frozen drinks and beachside cornhole, with lunch and dinner service.
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Restaurant · Destin
The Pancakery’s original Destin location serves breakfast and lunch on U.S. Highway 98. The menu includes gourmet pancakes, crepes and omelettes, followed by burgers, sandwiches, wraps and potatoes at lunch. Opened in 2011, this is the Destin branch of the locally founded restaurant.
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Beach · Santa Rosa Beach
Scenic beach park featuring white sandy shores and limited public parking.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Steamboat Bar & Grill 30A is a casual seafood restaurant in Seagrove Beach. It serves lunch and dinner, with seafood prepared in a variety of styles and live music among its listed offerings. Find the restaurant at 4935 East County Highway 30A, near North Gulf Drive.
