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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Maple Street Biscuit Company in Miramar Beach serves biscuit sandwiches, hand-breaded chicken, breakfast bowls, waffles and coffee. Located at The Market Shops near Sandestin, this casual breakfast-and-lunch restaurant offers hearty Southern-inspired dishes for dine-in or takeout.
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Resort · Destin
Henderson Beach Resort offers coastal rooms and suites beside Henderson Beach State Park in Destin. Guests can relax by the pools, enjoy spa and wellness experiences, or explore the beach and surrounding area by bicycle. The resort also provides settings for family vacations, special occasions, and group gatherings.
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Restaurant · Destin
Locally owned Italian café in Destin specializing in gourmet coffee, pastries, crepes, sandwiches, and salads. The café serves breakfast and lunch, with coffee, meats, and cheeses imported from Italy.
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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 · Alys Beach
Coffee, espresso drinks, pastries & wine are offered at this relaxed cafe with a patio & bookshop.
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Attraction · Destin
Emerald Bay Golf Club offers an 18-hole golf course near Choctawhatchee Bay, between Destin and South Walton. The clubhouse includes a golf pro shop and a covered porch overlooking the 18th green. Tee times, membership options, and group golf outings are available through the club.
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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 · Watersound
Origins Golf Course in the Watersound Origins community features a ten-hole, par-three layout designed by Love Golf Design. Its short-course format welcomes families, beginners, and experienced golfers seeking a relaxed round in a scenic setting. The course is located on Pathways Drive near the community’s village facilities.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Kenny D’s is a casual Cajun restaurant and beach bar on Scenic Gulf Drive in Miramar Beach. Its New Orleans-inspired menu includes gumbo, étouffée, seafood, and sandwiches. Guests can dine in the indoor booths or on the covered outdoor patio.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
An axe-throwing venue listed by Visit South Walton at 4552 US Highway 98, Suites 7–8, in Santa Rosa Beach. Confirm current availability with the operator before visiting.
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Restaurant · Destin
HarborWalk Village restaurant overlooking Destin Harbor, serving local seafood, American favorites, and daily brunch in a lighthouse setting.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Coffee shop and café at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in Santa Rosa Beach. Coastal Coffee serves espresso drinks, cold brews, fresh pastries, breakfast bites, and healthy bowls, with access from the park and the Scenic 30A corridor.
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Restaurant · Destin
LuLu’s Destin is a waterfront restaurant at Legendary Marina serving coastal dishes inspired by Lucy Buffett’s recipes. The menu includes seafood, burgers and sandwiches, alongside cocktails, beer and wine. Its colorful setting and music programming make it a casual spot for a meal by the bay.
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Attraction · Seaside
It’s simple really, we love all things Paris! As we travel, we are always on the look out for lovely, beautiful items that remind us of that little Paris apartment. We have put together a wonderful little shop that is as unique as it is wonderful please stop in and say, Hello.
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Restaurant · Destin
East Pass Coffee Co. is a locally owned café at 121 Benning Drive in old Destin. It serves craft coffee, breakfast and lunch, with dishes such as bowls, breakfast burritos and burgers, plus beer and wine. The converted residential space offers indoor seating and a pet-friendly outdoor patio.
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Attraction · Destin
Hurricane Lanes is a Destin bowling and entertainment center at Emerald Coast Parkway and Matthew Boulevard. It features 26 bowling lanes, an arcade, pool tables, Rupert’s Sports Bar, and the StrikeZone Café. The venue offers open bowling, league play, and group parties next to Club LA.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Dive into the world of pickleball at Bayside Pickleball Club, located in the heart of Santa Rosa Beach, FL. Experience the difference with 4 Cushion X courts in our indoor, climate controlled facility. Bayside provides an exceptional pickleball experience for players of all skill levels. Whether you seek court rentals, beginner or advanced clinics and lessons, open play or a chance to connect with fellow enthusiasts, Bayside Pickleball Club is the ultimate pickleball destination. Our dedication to our community extends through weekly ladies nights, men’s morning doubles, and unique events and round robin tournaments designed to elevate your game and ignite the passion within every pickleball enthusiast.
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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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Hotel · Miramar Beach
Hyatt Place Sandestin at Grand Boulevard is a modern hotel near the shopping and dining of Grand Boulevard and Baytowne Wharf. The property offers guest rooms, an outdoor pool, and Wi-Fi, with Miramar Beach and Topsail Hill Preserve State Park a short drive away.
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Attraction · Miramar Beach
Raven Golf Club at Sandestin is a par-71 course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. The layout winds through pine trees and marshland, with large, undulating greens and four sets of tees. Its clubhouse on Troon Drive North serves golfers visiting the Miramar Beach resort.
