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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Ovide is the signature restaurant at Hotel Effie Sandestin, combining Gulf Coast ingredients with Southern cooking traditions. The restaurant offers daily brunch and dinner, with menus shaped by seasonality and sustainability. Its dining room and bar also accommodate private celebrations, including birthdays and rehearsal dinners, at 1 Grand Sandestin Boulevard in Miramar Beach.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Beach entertainment shop providing guided bonfire experiences and premium beach chair rentals.
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Beach · Santa Rosa Beach
Dogwood/Thyme Beach Access is a neighborhood beach entrance in Seagrove Beach. It lies on Scenic Highway 30A between Dogwood and Thyme streets, about two blocks east of Seaside and four blocks west of County Road 395, with a route down to the Gulf beach.
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Beach · Santa Rosa Beach
Walton Dunes Beach Access is a neighborhood entrance to the Gulf beach in Seagrove, on Beachfront Trail east of Eastern Lake. Located about a mile south of Scenic Highway 30A, the signed sandy access connects the end of the road with the shoreline.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
The Shrimp Shack & Boardwalk Bar in Seaside serves Gulf seafood, lobster rolls and drinks near the beach. Visitors can order from the walk-up window or settle into the open-air Boardwalk Bar for full-service drinks, including cocktails, frozen beverages, wine and beer. Online ordering is also available.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Sandcastles Restaurant and Lounge is located beside the lobby at Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa. The family-friendly restaurant serves American dishes, a daily breakfast buffet and dinner, while the lounge offers an all-day menu. Breakfast options include made-to-order eggs, pastries, pancakes and waffles.
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Attraction · Destin
Joe’s Bayou Boat Launch provides public boating access at 800 Beach Drive in Destin. The 1.5-acre city facility has five launch ramps, parking and public restrooms, with daily hours from dawn to dusk. A daily launch fee applies; residents within incorporated Destin can obtain a free pass with the required residency and vessel documentation.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Slick Lips Seafood & Oyster House is a family-friendly seafood restaurant in Baytowne Wharf. Its menu includes raw and chargrilled oysters, Gulf fish, shrimp, po’boys and Cajun-inspired dishes, along with options for children. The restaurant offers lunch, dinner, reservations and online ordering at 140 Fisherman’s Cove.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Marco’s Pizza on Poinciana Boulevard in Miramar Beach serves specialty and build-your-own pizzas. This counter-service restaurant offers dine-in seating, outdoor tables, takeout, delivery and curbside pickup. Find the shop in Suite 2 near US Highway 98, convenient to the Silver Sands area.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Casual restaurant and bar in Grayton Beach serving globally inspired beach food and drinks. Chiringo offers a relaxed coastal atmosphere, with vegetarian and gluten-free choices and a location near the beach on Hotz Avenue.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Tommy Bahama Restaurant and Bar at Grand Boulevard serves island-inspired cuisine and signature cocktails in a tropical dining room with airy ceilings. The Sandestin location offers lunch, dinner and live music, along with group dining arrangements. Reservations are encouraged, and the restaurant also accepts walk-ins and online takeout orders.
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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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Attraction · 30a
The Big Chill 30A is an outdoor gathering place in Watersound with multiple food counters, drinks, shops and entertainment. Visitors can choose tacos, burgers, coffee, breakfast and other casual options, with a central lawn and a calendar of family movie nights, music and sporting-event screenings.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Shaded parking, picnic table, dock for fishing and kayak/canoe launch on the bay in Point Washington.
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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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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Lin’s Asian Cuisine serves Chinese and Asian dishes at 130 Scenic Gulf Drive, Suite 5B, in Miramar Beach. The menu includes noodles, rice dishes, soups and a range of chicken, beef, seafood and vegetable entrées. Dine in or order takeout from this casual restaurant near the Silver Sands shopping area.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Whale’s Tail is a beachside bar and grill at Seascape Resort in Miramar Beach. It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with seafood and other casual dishes. Guests can dine indoors or on an outdoor deck overlooking the Gulf along Scenic Gulf Drive.
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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 · 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
The MeltDown on 30A serves classic and gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches from a vintage Airstream trailer in the heart of Seaside. The menu also includes soups and chips, with outdoor café seating or takeaway available. The trailer sits on Airstream Row beside Scenic Highway 30A, steps from the beach.
