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Restaurant · Destin
LuLu’s Destin is a waterfront restaurant at Legendary Marina serving coastal dishes inspired by Lucy Buffett’s recipes. The menu includes seafood, burgers and sandwiches, alongside cocktails, beer and wine. Its colorful setting and music programming make it a casual spot for a meal by the bay.
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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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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Louis Louis is a seafood café in Santa Rosa Beach known for its colorful décor, art-filled dining spaces, and patio seating. The menu includes blackened grouper, crab cakes, and shrimp and crawfish pasta, with a full cocktail bar and scheduled live music and events.
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Resort · Destin
Henderson Beach Resort offers coastal rooms and suites beside Henderson Beach State Park in Destin. Guests can relax by the pools, enjoy spa and wellness experiences, or explore the beach and surrounding area by bicycle. The resort also provides settings for family vacations, special occasions, and group gatherings.
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Attraction · Destin
Dalton Threadgill Park is a 3.9-acre youth sports facility on Hickory Street in Destin. Maintained by Destin Little League, it has baseball, softball and tee-ball fields, bleachers, restrooms and a concession stand. Parking and a bike rack are available, and the city lists the park as open daily from dawn to dusk.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
VKI Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar serves Japanese cuisine on U.S. Highway 98 West in Santa Rosa Beach. Its menu includes sushi and sashimi, specialty rolls, hibachi combinations, teriyaki, tempura and Japanese noodles, with lunch bento boxes and online pickup ordering available.
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Attraction · Destin
Happy Life Cruises offers boat outings on Destin Harbor, including dinner, sunset, murder mystery and karaoke cruises. The Happy Life vessel serves as a floating venue for themed entertainment and private celebrations. Guests should confirm their departure time and boarding instructions when booking.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
30A Guide Service is dedicated to providing you with a first class fishing or hunting experience in South Walton, 30A, Santa Rosa Beach.
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Venue · Santa Rosa Beach
Kingdom Built Performance, formerly The Boom Boom Room, is an indoor baseball and softball training facility in Santa Rosa Beach. The air-conditioned facility offers batting-cage rentals, private lessons, team training, and camps, with HitTrax sessions among its training options. Reserve a session through the operator’s online booking system and check current availability before visiting 605 North County Highway 393, Unit C4.
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Resort · Destin
Fronting US-98 on a Gulf of Mexico barrier island, this casual resort-style hotel is a 3-minute walk from the beach, an 8-minute walk from Big Kahuna water park and 1.1 miles from Henderson Beach State Park. Modest studios and 1- to 2-bedroom condos are decorated in traditional style. All offer free WiFi and kitchenettes or full kitchens, plus living areas with pull-out sofas and flat-screen TVs. Some add whirlpool tubs. In addition to indoor and outdoor pools, there's a whirlpool, an exercise room and a 9-hole indoor putting green. Other amenities include a games room, a kids' activity program, a 24/7 movie room and laundry facilities.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar at Grand Boulevard in Sandestin offers prime steaks, seafood, vegetarian selections, wine and handcrafted cocktails. Guests can dine in the main dining room or on the outdoor patio. The restaurant also provides private dining rooms and event catering for celebrations and business gatherings.
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Restaurant · Alys Beach
Caliza Restaurant offers lunch with casual American cuisine and drinks in a relaxed, poolside, outdoor setting with views of the pool for Alys Beach Homeowners
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Beach · Inlet Beach
Lupine Beach Access is South Walton’s easternmost public beach access, at the end of Walton Magnolia Lane in Inlet Beach. A long wooden walkover with several rises and stairs leads across the dunes to the beach beside Camp Helen State Park. There is no public parking at this neighborhood access.
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Restaurant · Destin
East Pass Coffee Co. is a locally owned café at 121 Benning Drive in old Destin. It serves craft coffee, breakfast and lunch, with dishes such as bowls, breakfast burritos and burgers, plus beer and wine. The converted residential space offers indoor seating and a pet-friendly outdoor patio.
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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 · Miramar Beach
A New Orleans-style seafood restaurant at Seascape in Miramar Beach, serving oysters and Louisiana-inspired dishes.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Waterfront coffee shop serving fresh, handcrafted beignets and specialty brews.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Airstream creperie in Seaside serving made-to-order sweet and savory crepes with French-inspired fillings. Crêpes du Soleil also offers chocolate mousse, frosé, and frozen lemonade on the town’s Airstream Row.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Restaurant and wine shop at Grand Boulevard in Miramar Beach, serving seasonal dishes for lunch and dinner. Visit the official website for current menus, hours and reservations.
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Inn · Santa Rosa Beach
Hibiscus Coffee & Guesthouse is a family-owned retreat in Grayton Beach with individually styled guest rooms and apartments across its garden grounds. Its vintage Florida setting is a short walk from the beach. The on-site café is operated by Raw & Juicy, with breakfast available for purchase.
