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Restaurant · Destin
Empanola Destin is an empanada and coffee shop on Opa-Locka Lane. Its menu combines Latin American flavors and New Orleans-inspired fillings, including Argentine beef, Peruvian chicken and crawfish étouffée, alongside vegetarian choices and sweet empanadas. Espresso drinks, matcha and cold brew are available, with dine-in, pickup, delivery and catering options.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Neighborhood cafe and bakery in the Shops of Grayton serving naturally leavened breads, fresh pastries, breakfast and lunch dishes, and Stumptown coffee.
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Attraction · Destin
Snorkel & dolphin watching charter company offering sunset cruises, fireworks shows & water sports
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Attraction · Rosemary Beach
Bicycle rental company in Rosemary Beach offering adult and children’s bikes, bikes with baby seats, trikes, trailers, and beach equipment for exploring the community and Scenic 30A.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Coffee shop in Seagrove Beach serving locally roasted organic coffee, fresh pastries, and breakfast and lunch options, with a porch overlooking Eastern Lake.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Rock Paper Scissors 30A is a creative studio in Grayton Beach offering walk-in art activities and take-home project kits. The studio is upstairs in the Art Loft at 37 Logan Lane; enter through Mahalo Grayton. Check its social media for current walk-in hours before visiting.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Step inside to see original paintings and prints in person, just off Scenic Highway 30A.
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Attraction · Miramar Beach
The Links Golf Club at Sandestin is an 18-hole course designed by Tom Jackson alongside Choctawhatchee Bay and Baytowne Marina. Five bayside holes and four tee options offer scenic play for a range of abilities. The clubhouse is on Sandestin Boulevard North in Miramar Beach.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Grayton Corner Cafe & Wine Shop is a neighborhood cafe and retail wine shop at 14 Clayton Lane, Suite 16, in Grayton Beach. The cafe offers a rotating selection of made-to-order lunches with American and Southern influences, along with outdoor seating. Its wine shop adds bottles to browse and take home; contact the cafe for current specials and events.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Asian restaurant in Blue Mountain Beach serving sushi, seafood, meats, and vegetables with Gulf Coast influences, with indoor dining and a porch overlooking Draper Lake.
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Beach · Destin
The Barracuda Beach Access is a small public beach entry located at Barracuda Street and Scenic Highway 98 in the Crystal Beach neighborhood of Destin, Florida.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Cannery Lane Cantina is a casual coastal grill in The Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin. The menu draws on Mexican and Caribbean flavors, with tacos, burritos, bowls, quesadillas and shareable appetizers, plus beer and sangria.
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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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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 · Watersound Beach
A gathering place in Watersound Beach with several food and drink options, shops, live music and family events.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Down Island Gulf Seafood Restaurant is a chef-owned, family-operated restaurant on US Highway 98 in Santa Rosa Beach. Its Gulf South menu features fish, oysters, shrimp and crab, including wood-fired dishes and raw bar selections. The casual restaurant also offers non-seafood dishes and a children’s menu.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Intimate dinner restaurant in a historic cottage along Scenic Highway 30A in Blue Mountain Beach. Cafe Tango serves European-inspired dishes with Spanish and Mediterranean flavors, using fresh local ingredients in a cozy dining room.
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Attraction · Destin
Arcade featuring a variety of video and amusement games, plus a clean interior, and prizes
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Attraction · Destin
Destin Princess and Destiny offer guided deep-sea fishing trips from Destin Fishing Fleet Marina. Choose family-friendly half-day outings, full-day adventures, extended offshore trips, or private charters. Bait, tackle, and fishing licenses are included, with experienced crews helping anglers of different skill levels fish the Gulf.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Authentic Mediterranean dining offering traditional Greek gyros, moussaka, fresh salads, and seafood dishes.
