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Restaurant · Seaside
Mr. Gyro Hero serves Mediterranean food from an Airstream trailer in Seaside’s Airstream Row. Its menu includes gyro wraps, kebab platters, salads, falafel and meze, with vegetarian and kid-friendly options. The business grew from the Seaside Farmers Market and opened its Airstream location in 2020.
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Beach · Santa Rosa Beach
Spooky Lane Beach Access is a neighborhood walkover beside the entrance to Seahaunts Condominiums in Santa Rosa Beach. It sits where South Spooky Lane reaches the Gulf, about a quarter-mile east of Gulf Place. The access has bicycle parking only, so plan to arrive on foot or by bike.
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Beach · Santa Rosa Beach
Grayton Beach State Park is a Florida State Park located between Panama City Beach and Destin, near the unincorporated area of Grayton Beach, on CR 30A, in northwestern Florida. Its sister park is Deer Lake State Park.
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Beach · Miramar Beach
Geronimo Street Beach Access is a neighborhood beach entry at Geronimo Street and Scenic Gulf Drive in Miramar Beach. The walkover leads from the coastal road to the Gulf shoreline. There is no on-site parking; seasonal lifeguards and posted beach-condition flags help visitors plan a beach day.
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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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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Kellogg Bayside Park is a shaded Choctawhatchee Bay access at the north end of Nellie Drive in Santa Rosa Beach. Picnic tables, a shower and fresh water support a relaxed waterfront stop. The small launch serves kayaks, canoes and paddleboards, not trailered boats. Contact Walton County Parks before relying on vehicle access through the unloading gate.
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Restaurant · Seacrest
Crabby Steve's is a beachfront seafood restaurant and bar at High Pointe Resort in Seacrest. The casual open-air spot serves seafood sandwiches, wraps and cocktails with Gulf views and outdoor seating. Access is from the beach only.
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Restaurant · Destin
Rock N Roll Sushi in Destin serves specialty sushi rolls, sashimi, appetizers and hibachi dishes in a music-themed setting. The restaurant is in Paradise Key at Kelly Plantation on Commons Drive East. Guests can dine in or order takeout, delivery and catering through the location’s website.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Shelby’s Beach Bar and Grill offers casual dining on a covered patio at Gulf Place, overlooking Ed Walline Beach Access and the Gulf. Part of the Perfect Pig family, the restaurant serves seafood, salads, sandwiches and other entrees for lunch and dinner, alongside frozen cocktails, beer and wine.
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Hotel · Destin
Home2 Suites by Hilton Destin offers studio and one-bedroom suites with in-room kitchens near public beaches and family attractions. The hotel includes complimentary breakfast and Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center, with pet-friendly rooms available.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Clean Juice at The Market Shops in Miramar Beach serves fresh juices, smoothies, acai bowls and light meals. Located in Suite 15B on Emerald Coast Parkway, the shop offers dine-in, takeout, delivery and online ordering, with a kids menu and catering options.
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Attraction · Seagrove
Bicycle and kayak rental service offering delivery and golf cart rentals.
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Restaurant · Inlet Beach
The Donut Hole in Inlet Beach is a restaurant and bakery near the eastern junction of Scenic Highway 30A and U.S. Highway 98. It offers breakfast, lunch and dinner alongside fresh doughnuts, pastries and homemade pies. Visitors can stop in for a bakery treat or a sit-down meal.
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Restaurant · Seacrest
Seacrest Sundries is a neighborhood market on Scenic 30A offering groceries, produce, fresh-cut deli meats and grab-and-go food. Shoppers can also find beer, wine, bagged ice, beach supplies, toiletries and local gifts. The store is located in Suite F108 at the Village of South Walton in Seacrest Beach.
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Restaurant · Destin
Pepito’s Cantina & Grill on Emerald Coast Parkway serves Mexican favorites including tacos, fajitas, enchiladas and seafood dishes. Its Destin restaurant offers lunch and dinner in a casual, family-friendly setting, with margaritas and happy-hour drinks available. Guests can dine in, order food to go or inquire about catering for a group or celebration.
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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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Attraction · Miramar Beach
Family-friendly complex featuring high ropes courses and a zipline, plus shops and restaurants.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Helen McCall Park is a public recreation park on Moll Drive in Santa Rosa Beach. It offers baseball and softball fields, batting cages, football and soccer fields, playground equipment, picnic tables, restrooms and a splash pad. General admission is free, and the park is open from dawn to dusk. Check county recreation schedules for organized field use and splash-pad operation.
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Beach · Santa Rosa Beach
Ramsgate Beach Access is a neighborhood Gulf walkover near the end of Eastern Lake Road in Seagrove Beach. Listed as access 11 by Visit South Walton, it sits beside the Ramsgate townhomes and behind the Summer’s Edge neighborhood. A narrow walkway and stairs lead visitors from the street to the beach.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Locally owned café and bar at Seascape Resort in Miramar Beach, open to the public. Cabana Cafe serves made-to-order dishes, Gulf Coast favorites, and drinks in a casual setting with live music throughout the week.
