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20 places on this page · More to explore
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
A casual pizza bar and trattoria in Seaside, serving Neapolitan wood-fired pizzas and Italian-inspired dishes along Scenic Highway 30A. Enjoy pizza, pasta, and a drink near the beach at Bud & Alley’s Pizza Bar + Trattoria.
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Restaurant · Destin
Family-owned seafood restaurant overlooking Destin Harbor, with table service and waterfront dining. Dewey Destin’s Harborside offers seasonal catch-of-the-day dishes, steaks, salads, and other seafood favorites in a casual setting on Harbor Boulevard.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
A New Orleans-style seafood restaurant at Seascape in Miramar Beach, serving oysters and Louisiana-inspired dishes.
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Attraction · Destin
Family-friendly waterfront park featuring a splash pad, playground, and beach area.
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Restaurant · Destin
Harbor Docks is a waterfront restaurant overlooking Destin Harbor. Established in 1979, it serves seafood supplied through its own wholesale market, along with sushi and other made-from-scratch dishes. Deck seating offers harbor views, and the restaurant also hosts private events.
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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 · Inlet Beach
A casual breakfast and lunch café at 30Avenue in Inlet Beach. Canopy Road Café combines American diner favorites with creative brunch dishes, serving pancakes and other breakfast classics alongside lunch options in a welcoming neighborhood setting.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Dawson's Yogurt & Fudge Works
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Beach · Santa Rosa Beach
A regional beach access in Santa Rosa Beach with parking, restrooms, a picnic pavilion and a boardwalk. Lifeguard service is seasonal.
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Restaurant · Destin
La Paz Restaurante & Cantina serves Tex-Mex favorites and Gulf seafood on Holiday Isle in Destin. The restaurant has served the area since 1993, offering fish tacos, shrimp fajitas, enchiladas and street tacos, plus margaritas made with fresh citrus. Catering and private events are available.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Oyster bar and grill in Miramar Beach serving raw oysters, little neck clams, New England-style clam chowder, seafood, and Nashville-inspired dishes, with draft beer and TVs for watching sports.
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Hotel · Destin
Hilton Garden Inn Destin Commons offers lodging on Legendary Drive near Destin Commons and area beaches. Amenities include an outdoor pool, fitness center, free parking, electric-vehicle charging, and meeting rooms. Pet-friendly and connecting rooms are available, with shopping, golf, and coastal recreation nearby.
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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 · Santa Rosa Beach
Scenic public park with boat launch facilities and fishing access.
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Restaurant · Destin
Family-owned coastal Mexican restaurant on Harbor Boulevard in Destin serving burritos, tacos, and nachos. Choose from Baja, chipotle, barbecue, or Southwest preparations with freshly prepared ingredients and slow-roasted chicken or steak.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Popular coastal bicycle rental service delivering beach cruisers, tandems, and kid bikes across 30A communities.
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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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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Frozen Dune is a family-owned dessert shop on Scenic Gulf Drive in Miramar Beach. Established in 2017, it specializes in rolled ice cream made to order on a frozen pan, with a choice of flavors and toppings. Boba tea and other specialty drinks round out the menu for a sweet stop near the beach.
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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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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Coffee shop in Seagrove Beach serving locally roasted organic coffee, fresh pastries, and breakfast and lunch options, with a porch overlooking Eastern Lake.
