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20 places on this page · More to explore
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Hokulia on 30A is a Hawaiian-style shave ice shop in Seagrove Beach. Its finely shaved ice comes with a variety of flavored syrups and optional toppings such as ice cream, coconut flakes, and creamy Sno Cap. The colorful shop is on East County Highway 30A.
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Recommended businesses need at least three published reviews averaging 4 stars or higher. Recommendations update automatically as eligible reviews change.
Discover mixes all eligible places on each new visit. Every fourth position gives room to a place from the least-searched quarter of the matching results. With no search history, the mix is entirely random. This gives lesser-known places a chance to be found; it is not a measure of business size. Payment never affects this mix or rating order.
Highest rated uses the actual average, then review count to break ties. Most searched uses selections from our search results over the past 30 days, with repeated selections limited. It does not measure sales or all visitors to a business.
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
Self-serve frozen yogurt shop featuring a variety of seasonal flavors, dairy-free options, and fresh toppings.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Electric bicycle sales, service, and rentals providing effortless transportation along 30A bike paths.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
HammerHead’s Bar & Grille is a dockside restaurant at the Village of Baytowne Wharf in Sandestin. Its menu includes fried and steamed seafood, burgers and other casual favorites. Waterfront outdoor seating and live music contribute to its relaxed bar-and-grill atmosphere.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Beach entertainment shop providing guided bonfire experiences and premium beach chair rentals.
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Hotel · Destin
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Destin is located on Emerald Coast Parkway across from Henderson Beach State Park. The hotel offers guest rooms and suites, complimentary breakfast and Wi-Fi, indoor and outdoor pools, and a fitness center. Shops, restaurants and Destin attractions are nearby.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Ice cream shop in Blue Mountain Beach serving homemade ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet, and freshly made waffle cones. The Shake Shop behind the creamery also offers milkshakes, frozen custard, donuts, and coffee.
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Restaurant · Destin
Waterfront seafood restaurant on Destin Harbor serving Southern-inspired Gulf seafood, raw and baked oysters, and cocktails. Casual indoor and outdoor dining, harbor views, and live music create a relaxed setting for lunch or dinner.
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Restaurant · Destin
Chipotle Mexican Grill at Destin Commons serves made-to-order burritos, bowls, quesadillas, tacos and salads. Located on Legendary Drive near Emerald Coast Parkway, the fast-casual restaurant offers in-store pickup, delivery and catering.
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Beach · Seacrest
A neighborhood beach access on Scenic Highway 30A in Seacrest, intended primarily for walk-up beach access.
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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.
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Restaurant · Destin
A dessert shop in Destin serving freshly made pastry cones grilled rotisserie-style, rolled in cinnamon sugar or specialty coatings, and filled with soft-serve ice cream. Customize a Crispy Cone with spreads, toppings, and sauces, or choose one of the shop’s specialty combinations.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Fishing shack–themed eatery serving a variety of seafood-focused dishes, including Sunday brunch.
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Hotel · Miramar Beach
Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard is a hotel near the shopping, dining and entertainment at Grand Boulevard Town Center. Guests can choose rooms and suites and enjoy an outdoor pool, whirlpool, fitness center and on-site dining. The hotel also offers meeting space and complimentary on-site parking.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Chic cafe within the WaterColor Inn creating Southern-style seafood dishes using local ingredients.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Scenic public park with boat launch facilities and fishing access.
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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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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Upscale chain serving gourmet New American dishes in a stylish, contemporary setting.
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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.
