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Beach · Santa Rosa Beach
Andalusia Beach Access in Seagrove Beach is 100 yards south of Scenic 30A at Andalusia Avenue and is the closest access to the popular Grove By The Sea neighborhood.
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Restaurant · Alys Beach
Raw & Juicy’s Alys Beach cafe serves breakfast, lunch, juices, smoothies and light bites at 147 West La Garza Lane. The plant-forward restaurant offers a courtyard setting, a full bar and dinner on selected evenings. Its Alys Beach location is distinct from the company’s separate cafe on Defuniak Street in Grayton Beach.
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Attraction · Destin
Bustling destination for bars, restaurants, souvenir shops, boating & tourist attractions
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Beach · Destin
Shirah Access is a free public beach entrance at Shirah Street and Scenic Highway 98 in Destin’s Crystal Beach neighborhood. Also known as Crystal Beach Access, it provides a boardwalk route to the sand for nearby residents and visitors. Follow the posted beach signs and use the designated public access corridor.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Fishing shack–themed eatery serving a variety of seafood-focused dishes, including Sunday brunch.
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Restaurant · Alys Beach
Donut and sweet shop in the Camden building in Alys Beach. Charlie’s Delights serves hand-rolled, dipped, and filled donuts and pastries, along with ice cream, cookies, candies, and other treats.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Authentic Mediterranean dining offering traditional Greek gyros, moussaka, fresh salads, and seafood dishes.
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Beach · Santa Rosa Beach
Dothan Beach Access is a neighborhood beach entrance in Seagrove Beach at Dothan and Montgomery streets. It is about 100 yards south of Scenic Highway 30A and roughly half a mile east of County Road 395, providing a walking route to the Gulf shoreline.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Luxury event planner specializing in upscale beach bonfires and curated boho picnics.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Surf Sup Paddle Board Sales and Rentals is a mobile stand-up paddleboard rental service based in Santa Rosa Beach. It offers SUP ATX boards suited to different skill levels and paddler sizes; contact the business to arrange equipment and delivery for outings along 30A.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Dive30A offers guided snorkel tours, scuba dive charters, and scuba and freedive training in South Walton. Dive-charter guests meet by reservation at the Grayton Beach public parking and tram lot at 1505 S. County Highway 283. The business no longer operates a retail storefront. Snorkel tours use separate meeting points at Grayton Beach State Park or Inlet Beach Regional Access; confirm the meeting instructions for your booked trip.
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Beach · Destin
Tarpon Access is a City of Destin public beach entrance at Tarpon Street and Scenic Highway 98. It provides free access to the Gulf beach, with showers listed among the city’s facilities, making it a convenient starting point for a coastal walk or beach visit.
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Venue · Destin
Destins Community Center, holds charities, gala's, events, and other community activities and services.
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Attraction · Destin
The Track is a family amusement park on Highway 98 in Destin with go-kart tracks, two miniature golf courses, bumper rides, thrill rides and an arcade. Its elevated Wild Woody track and traditional Family Track offer single and double go-karts, while Kids Country features rides for younger visitors. Individual attractions have age, height and other riding requirements.
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Attraction · Inlet Beach
Full-service beach equipment provider offering stand-up paddleboard (SUP) rentals, surfboards, lessons, and guided tours.
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Attraction · Watersound
Fusion Art Glass & Fine Jewelry is a gallery at The Big Chill in Watersound, featuring handcrafted glass art and fine jewelry from studio artists. Established in 1996, it offers glass sculptures, decorative vessels, wall art, and ceramic and metal pieces alongside artist-made jewelry.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
South Of Philly 30A is a casual sandwich shop on County Highway 393 in Santa Rosa Beach. The menu centers on Philly cheesesteaks and also includes burgers, gyros, quesadillas and other family-friendly fare. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner and has outdoor seating.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
The Sand Bar at Hilton Sandestin Beach offers drinks and lunch right on the resort’s beach. Guests can order frozen tropical drinks, signature cocktails and the lunch menu from Barefoot’s Beachside Bar & Grill, including seafood, sandwiches and salads. This listing is for the Hilton Sandestin location in Miramar Beach.
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Attraction · Miramar Beach
Entertainment district video arcade with a variety of games and prizes, plus free admission.
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Restaurant · Destin
La Paz Restaurante & Cantina serves Tex-Mex favorites and Gulf seafood on Holiday Isle in Destin. The restaurant has served the area since 1993, offering fish tacos, shrimp fajitas, enchiladas and street tacos, plus margaritas made with fresh citrus. Catering and private events are available.
