Finding your next coastal moment…
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20 places on this page · More to explore
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Hotel · Miramar Beach
Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach is on Scenic Gulf Drive near the beach and Silver Sands Premium Outlets. The hotel offers guest rooms and suites, an outdoor pool, a fitness center, on-site dining, and a beach shuttle. Complimentary Wi-Fi and pet-friendly rooms are 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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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
Modern European restaurant in Miramar Beach serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Commelfo features local seafood, prime steaks, pasta, and a wine selection in an intimate setting, with free parking near the restaurant.
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Beach · Santa Rosa Beach
Beach Highlands Neighborhood Beach Access in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida is on Highland Avenue right outside the gates of Stallworth Preserve subdivision on Stallworth Lake. It is on the western end of Dune Allen Beach.
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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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Beach · Santa Rosa Beach
A regional beach access in Dune Allen with parking, restrooms and a boardwalk to the beach. Lifeguard service is seasonal.
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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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Beach · Destin
Popular public beach, renowned for its white sand and clear water, with dolphins and manatees.
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Attraction · Panama City Beach
Indoor/outdoor amusement park with go-karts, mini-golf, an arcade, extreme rides & more.
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Resort · Miramar Beach
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa offers beachfront rooms and suites in Miramar Beach. Guests can enjoy pools, Gulf beach access, and treatments at Serenity by the Sea Spa, along with access to Sandestin’s golf courses. The resort also provides meeting facilities and wedding venues overlooking the coast.
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Attraction · Miramar Beach
Family-friendly complex featuring high ropes courses and a zipline, plus shops and restaurants.
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Attraction · Miramar Beach
Recognized as the only course on Florida’s Emerald Coast that extends from the beach to the bay, Baytowne Golf Club is revered as one of the finest creations by renowned designer Tom Jackson. Twice hailed by Golf Digest as one of the “Best Places to Play” with 4 ½ stars, Baytowne Golf Club is a must play for all golfers planning to visit the picturesque Northwest Florida coast.
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Resort · Destin
Destin Holiday Beach Resort is a Gulf Coast condominium and timeshare property located in Destin,Florida.
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Hotel · Destin
Sea Oats Motel is a beachfront property on Scenic Highway 98 in Destin’s Crystal Beach area. Its Gulf-facing accommodations range from rooms to one-bedroom and three-bedroom suites, with kitchen facilities in selected units. Guests have direct beach access via a private boardwalk, an outdoor heated pool and complimentary Wi-Fi.
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Attraction · Watersound
Contemporary fine art gallery and studio featuring original paintings, coastal sculpture, and custom artwork.
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Attraction · Destin
Family-friendly boat tour offering interactive, pirate-themed entertainment for children.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
87 Plaza is an open-air wine bar and restaurant by Chef Jim Shirley, located in the bustling town center of Seaside, Florida. It offers a trendy, al fresco dining experience featuring an extensive wine list, craft cocktails, and an imaginative menu of casual fare.
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Attraction · Destin
Luther's offers pontoon boat, WaveRunner, and kayak rentals from Destin Harbor. Visitors can choose different pontoon sizes or smaller watercraft to explore the area’s waterways. The rental business is located at 200 Harbor Boulevard, with booking information and rental options available on its website.
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Resort · Destin
Silver Shells Beach Resort & Spa is a beachfront condominium resort beside Henderson Beach State Park in Destin. Vacation rentals range from studios to multi-bedroom condos and penthouses. The 31-acre property includes a private beach and a large lagoon-style swimming pool, with resort facilities and local attractions nearby.
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Attraction · Destin
Big John of Florida Charter Boat Fishing and Tours is a Destin-based fishing charter business that offers deep sea fishing tours to anglers of all skill levels. Established in 1996, the business has a reputation for providing its customers with an outstanding fishing experience. The charter boats are captained by experienced and knowledgeable staff who are passionate about fishing. With their guidance, customers get to explore the best destinations around the Destin area and catch a wide range of fish species. These include red snapper, grouper, tuna, mahi-mahi, and many more. The fishing charters are available for small groups of 6 people to 15 Anglers.
