Finding your next coastal moment…
A little local discovery
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Explore the Emerald Coast
19 places on this page
A fresh mix each visit, with room for less-searched places to be discovered. Your mix stays consistent while you browse pages or return with Back. Paid placements are shown separately.
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Restaurant · Inlet Beach
Italian restaurant at 30Avenue in Inlet Beach serving pizza, pasta, and other Italian favorites for lunch and dinner, with takeout and delivery available.
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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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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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Hotel · Destin
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Destin is located on Emerald Coast Parkway across from Henderson Beach State Park. The hotel offers guest rooms and suites, complimentary breakfast and Wi-Fi, indoor and outdoor pools, and a fitness center. Shops, restaurants and Destin attractions are nearby.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Modica Market is a gourmet grocery and deli on Seaside’s Central Square. It offers homemade Southern specialties and prepared meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner, along with sandwiches, soups, cakes and other desserts. The market also stocks wine, craft beer, cheeses, coffee, condiments and specialty groceries. The business lists daily hours from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Kith & Kin is a coffee shop in the Gulf Place community of Santa Rosa Beach, at 56 Spires Lane, Unit 17A. Espresso drinks, lattes and baked treats make it a convenient stop for a morning coffee near Scenic Highway 30A. Indoor and outdoor seating offer space to pause between beach outings.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Modus Photography is Chandler Williams’ art gallery and photography studio in Grayton Beach. The gallery features coastal imagery from 30A and South Walton alongside photographs from his travels. Visitors can browse fine-art prints and discuss photography, printing, and framing services at the Logan Lane studio.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
RIDEIT is an electric bike and paddleboard rental shop in Blue Mountain Beach, serving Santa Rosa Beach and the 30A area. Its storefront at 2166 West County Highway 30A, Suite B, offers e-bike rentals and sales alongside paddleboards for exploring the coast.
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Attraction · Freeport
South Walton Guide Service offers inshore fishing charters, children’s fishing trips and sunset cruises on Choctawhatchee Bay with Captain Kyler Clark. Trips use a 22-foot Pathfinder boat, with fishing gear, bait and licenses included. The operator lists Grady Brown Park as its meeting location; book ahead and confirm departure arrangements.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Holi Indian Kitchen in Miramar Beach serves Indian dishes including curries, biryani, naan, and vegetarian selections. Guests can choose their preferred spice level and dine in or order takeout. The restaurant is on Emerald Coast Parkway near Silver Sands Premium Outlets.
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Hotel · Miramar Beach
Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection is a hotel within Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort near Baytowne Wharf. It features guest rooms and suites, Spa Lilliana, Ovide restaurant, a lobby bar, and the Ara rooftop pool and lounge. Guests also have access to Sandestin’s beach and resort transportation.
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Restaurant · Inlet Beach
Sweet Henrietta’s is a bakery and café in Watersound Town Center offering coffee, cappuccino, fresh pastries and other baked treats. The local business also makes custom cakes, cupcakes, cookies and specialty desserts for celebrations and weddings, with bakery pickup and local delivery options.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Thai 9 Cuisine is a Thai restaurant on US Highway 98 in Miramar Beach near Silver Sands Premium Outlets. Its menu includes curries, noodles, seafood and vegetarian dishes, along with specialties such as crispy duck and honey garlic pork, with carryout and delivery ordering available.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Pickos Waterski & Wakeboard School in Santa Rosa Beach offers instruction for beginners, recreational riders and experienced competitors. Its freshwater, man-made tournament lakes provide a dedicated setting for waterskiing and wakeboarding. The school is located on Jump Street; contact the team ahead to arrange lessons or training time.
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Attraction · Destin
Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a water park located in Destin, Florida, United States. It opened in 1986. It is primarily a water park, with over 40 attractions, private cabanas, a half pipe for surfing, and flow boarding.
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Restaurant · Seagrove Beach
Surfing Deer is a Seagrove Beach restaurant on East County Highway 30A offering contemporary American dining with a seafood focus. Guests can choose indoor, outdoor or high-top bar seating and a menu accompanied by wine, beer, cocktails, desserts and children’s options.
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Hotel · Rosemary Beach
The Pearl Hotel is a boutique hotel on Main Street in Rosemary Beach near the eastern end of Scenic Highway 30A. Rooms and suites offer coastal décor, with selected accommodations featuring balconies overlooking the Gulf, pool or town. Guests can enjoy beach access, Spa Pearl and on-site dining, surrounded by Rosemary Beach’s shops and walking paths.
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Beach · Santa Rosa Beach
Holly Beach Access is a neighborhood Gulf entrance on Scenic Highway 30A at Holly Street in Seagrove Beach, one block east of County Highway 395. A narrow pedestrian path runs between nearby properties to a wooden dune walkover and stairs down to the beach. SoWal lists it as a vendor-managed access.
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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 · Santa Rosa Beach
Scratch Biscuit Kitchen serves breakfast and lunch in WaterColor Town Center. Its casual menu features square buttermilk biscuits, fried chicken tenders, house-made jams and gravies, and signature coffee. Indoor and outdoor seating are available, with dine-in and to-go options for families exploring Scenic 30A.
