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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Fat Daddy's Pizza is a casual pizzeria in Santa Rosa Plaza on U.S. Highway 98 in Santa Rosa Beach. The menu features specialty and build-your-own pizzas, calzones, oven-baked sandwiches, salads and garlic breadsticks. Guests can dine in or order takeout, with options ranging from chicken pesto and barbecue chicken pizzas to vegetable and meat combinations.
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Attraction · Destin
Dolphin, sunset and snorkeling cruises departing from HarborWalk Village in Destin. Check the operator’s website for current trips and reservations.
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Restaurant · Seaside
Long-standing, laid-back eatery on the beach with an eclectic menu plus an open-air bar upstairs
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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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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Point Washington Landing is a public boat ramp and bay access at the north end of County Highway 395. Two docks open onto Tucker Bayou, which connects to Choctawhatchee Bay. The landing offers parking and a freshwater boat-cleaning station, with Eden Gardens State Park just west along the bayou.
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Hotel · Destin
Spark by Hilton Destin is a hotel on Commons Drive East near Destin Commons and Henderson Beach. Amenities include breakfast, Wi-Fi, parking, an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Guests can choose standard rooms or suites with kitchen facilities, with pet-friendly accommodations and EV charging also offered.
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Beach · Miramar Beach
Miramar Beach Regional Beach Access is a public Gulf access on Scenic Gulf Drive beside Pompano Joe’s. It provides parking on both sides of the road, restrooms and seasonal lifeguard and beach-wheelchair services. The county’s October 14, 2026 recovery update says the east walkover is open; use that entrance while repairs continue elsewhere. Check current county access notices before visiting.
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Hotel · Santa Rosa Beach
The Lodge 30A is a hotel at Greenway Station in Seagrove Beach, between the Gulf shoreline and Point Washington State Forest. Guest rooms and studio suites feature kitchenettes and workspace, with larger suites adding living space and sleeper sofas. Its location offers access to the shops, dining and outdoor recreation along Scenic Highway 30A.
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Restaurant · Destin
The Donut Hole’s Destin location on Harbor Boulevard is a restaurant and bakery serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. It offers freshly made donuts, pastries and homemade pies alongside hearty cafe meals, with all-day breakfast and key lime pie among its specialties.
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Attraction · Destin
Bustling destination for bars, restaurants, souvenir shops, boating & tourist attractions
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Venue · Destin
Destins Community Center, holds charities, gala's, events, and other community activities and services.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Pazzo Italiano in Santa Rosa Beach serves Italian favorites and wood-fired pizza in a casual restaurant setting near Highway 98 and County Highway 393. Guests can dine in or order carryout, and the restaurant also offers catering and private-party arrangements. This location is separate from the Pazzo Italiano restaurant in Destin.
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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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Venue · Santa Rosa Beach
Kingdom Built Performance, formerly The Boom Boom Room, is an indoor baseball and softball training facility in Santa Rosa Beach. The air-conditioned facility offers batting-cage rentals, private lessons, team training, and camps, with HitTrax sessions among its training options. Reserve a session through the operator’s online booking system and check current availability before visiting 605 North County Highway 393, Unit C4.
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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 · Santa Rosa Beach
The Bay is Chef Jim Shirley’s waterfront restaurant at the south end of the US Highway 331 bridge in Santa Rosa Beach. It serves Southern Gulf Coast cuisine, seafood and sushi, with indoor and deck seating overlooking Choctawhatchee Bay, a sandy waterfront area and live music.
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Restaurant · 30A
Mimmo’s 30A Ristorante Italiano brings Sicilian family recipes to Blue Mountain Beach. This sister restaurant to Mimmo’s Destin serves Italian pasta, pizza, seafood and meat dishes in a dining room that combines rustic brick, wood furnishings and modern farmhouse details. Reservations and private holiday gatherings are available.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar at Grand Boulevard in Sandestin offers prime steaks, seafood, vegetarian selections, wine and handcrafted cocktails. Guests can dine in the main dining room or on the outdoor patio. The restaurant also provides private dining rooms and event catering for celebrations and business gatherings.
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Venue · Santa Rosa Beach
Lawless Coast Brewing is a craft brewery and taproom on South County Highway 393 in Santa Rosa Beach. Its rotating lineup combines beers brewed in-house with guest taps from other local breweries. The casual gathering space hosts activities such as music bingo, trivia and live music; check the brewery’s current schedule before visiting.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Roberto’s Pizzeria & Sports Bar serves pizzas, pasta, calzones, strombolis and salads in the Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating, a full bar and televisions for watching sports. Delivery, catering and private-event services are also offered.
