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Beach · Santa Rosa Beach
Eastern Lake East Beach Access, also known as Port Property Access, is an undeveloped neighborhood beach entrance at the end of San Roy Road in Seagrove Beach. It reaches the Gulf beach on the east side of Eastern Lake’s outfall.
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Restaurant · santa Rosa Beach
Roux 30A is an intimate restaurant in Grayton Beach offering a changing six-course tasting menu inspired by the Gulf Coast. Communal tables and an open kitchen shape the dining experience, with locally sourced ingredients featured throughout. Reservations are available, and the team also offers private dining and customized off-site events.
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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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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Lori Drew Art Studio is a working gallery in Point Washington where the artist creates coastal-inspired paintings using oil and cold wax on handmade wood panels. Visitors can see her work and learn about her process. Call or text ahead before visiting the studio on Summer Breeze Lane.
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Attraction · Grayton Beach
Western Lake is a coastal dune lake between Grayton Beach and WaterColor, bordered by marshes and pine woodland. The public boat launch at the east end of Hotz Avenue provides access for exploring the lake by small watercraft. Additional lake trails and recreation areas are found in nearby Grayton Beach State Park.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Lively Cajun sports bar featuring an outdoor pool and signature dishes like gumbo and crawfish.
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Beach · Santa Rosa Beach
Gardenia Beach Access is a neighborhood beach entry in Seagrove Beach at Gardenia Street and Scenic Highway 30A, about 200 yards east of County Highway 395. The walkover connects the roadside path to the Gulf beach. Check the posted beach-condition flags and use designated public access areas.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
The Bay is Chef Jim Shirley’s waterfront restaurant at the south end of the US Highway 331 bridge in Santa Rosa Beach. It serves Southern Gulf Coast cuisine, seafood and sushi, with indoor and deck seating overlooking Choctawhatchee Bay, a sandy waterfront area and live music.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Eastern Lake is a coastal dune lake in Seagrove Beach. This listing’s map pin marks Eastern Lake Park, the public county access at 30 Lakeview Drive on the lake’s east side. The small park offers a boat ramp, parking and picnic tables, with access for small boats, kayaks and paddleboards. Paddlers can explore the lake toward its Gulf outfall.
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Resort · Destin
Crystal Sands is a vacation rental house at 73 Tarpon Street in Destin’s Crystal Beach neighborhood. Listed as Crystal Sands by AvantStay on travel booking sites, the home is a short walk from the beach and offers a base for exploring Destin’s coast. This listing refers to the Tarpon Street house, separate from the similarly named beachfront condominiums on Scenic Highway 98.
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Restaurant · Seacrest
LaCo is a Latin-inspired restaurant in Seacrest Beach between Rosemary Beach and Alys Beach. Tacos, ceviche and fajitas share the menu with margaritas and other cocktails. A spacious indoor dining room accommodates families and larger groups, while takeout family packs provide another option for a beach-day meal.
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Hotel · Destin
Hampton Inn & Suites Destin is a hotel on Scenic Highway 98 near the beach, The Track and Big Kahuna’s Water Park. It offers guest rooms and suites, complimentary hot breakfast and Wi-Fi, a fitness center, and a heated outdoor saltwater pool with zero-entry access. Pet-friendly rooms are available.
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Inn · Inlet Beach
Camp Creek Inn is a 4-star boutique hotel located at 684 Fazio Dr, Inlet Beach, FL 32461 along Florida's Emerald Coast
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Restaurant · Destin
The Red Door Saloon is a casual bar near Destin Harbor, with an open-air bar area and outdoor seating. Guests can stop in for drinks and bar food, including hot dogs and sandwiches. The Destin location is open daily and serves into the late evening.
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Restaurant · Destin
Casual waterfront oyster bar on Destin Harbor offering raw and baked oysters, seafood, gumbo, cold drinks, and live music. Its open-air bar and outdoor seating overlook the harbor.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Fine-dining restaurant in The Market Shops at Sandestin offering Gulf seafood, prime steaks, an extensive wine list, and a lounge serving specialty martinis and cocktails.
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Inn · Watersound
Watersound Inn is an 11-suite boutique hotel in the Watersound Beach community along Scenic Highway 30A. Its condominium-style suites include full kitchens, living and dining areas, private balconies and washers and dryers. The hotel is open; some amenities, including beach boardwalk access, remain temporarily unavailable during storm recovery. Check the hotel’s current updates before visiting.
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Restaurant · Inlet Beach
Shades Bar & Grill is a family-friendly restaurant and sports bar at the eastern end of Scenic 30A in Inlet Beach. The menu includes wings, sandwiches, salads, steaks and fish tacos, with a wide draft-beer selection. Guests can watch sports, dine outdoors or order food to go.
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Attraction · Miramar Beach
J.Leon Gallery + Studio is a fine-art destination in Miramar Beach featuring work by local artists. Visitors can explore the gallery, discover artwork for their collections, and connect with the creative community. A working ceramics studio and a calendar of classes and events add hands-on opportunities to the gallery experience.
