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Beach · Santa Rosa Beach
Dothan Beach Access is a neighborhood beach entrance in Seagrove Beach at Dothan and Montgomery streets. It is about 100 yards south of Scenic Highway 30A and roughly half a mile east of County Road 395, providing a walking route to the Gulf shoreline.
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Restaurant · Destin
Lucky Goat Coffee’s City Market café serves espresso drinks, cold brew, single-origin coffee and seasonal favorites in Destin. Located in Suite 107 at City Market Plaza, the café also offers pastries, chai and matcha. Free Wi-Fi and indoor seating make it a convenient stop for a coffee break along Emerald Coast Parkway.
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Attraction · Miramar Beach
Well-maintained golf course featuring challenging greens and on-site dining.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Marina Bar & Grill is a casual restaurant at Baytowne Marina in Sandestin, with patio seating overlooking Choctawhatchee Bay. The menu includes seafood, burgers, tacos, salads and drinks, with breakfast offered on weekends. Anglers can ask about the restaurant’s catch-and-cook service for cleaned, deboned fish. The marina setting makes it a place to gather before or after a day on the water.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Sandcastles Restaurant and Lounge is located beside the lobby at Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa. The family-friendly restaurant serves American dishes, a daily breakfast buffet and dinner, while the lounge offers an all-day menu. Breakfast options include made-to-order eggs, pastries, pancakes and waffles.
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Beach · Santa Rosa Beach
Temporary closure: Florida State Parks reports Topsail Hill Preserve State Park and its overnight accommodations closed due to Hurricane Isaias, effective October 14, 2026. Check the official park page or call 850-267-8330 for reopening updates before visiting. Topsail Hill Preserve protects white-sand dunes, coastal dune lakes, pine forests and wetlands along about three miles of Gulf shoreline in Santa Rosa Beach. When operating, the park offers beach access, hiking and bicycling trails, birding, paddling, and camping with RV, tent, cabin and bungalow options. The entrance is at 7525 West County Highway 30A. The official page also lists ongoing visitor-center construction and a closed main beach boardwalk; consult current access instructions when the park reopens.
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Attraction · Destin
Dalton Threadgill Park is a 3.9-acre youth sports facility on Hickory Street in Destin. Maintained by Destin Little League, it has baseball, softball and tee-ball fields, bleachers, restrooms and a concession stand. Parking and a bike rack are available, and the city lists the park as open daily from dawn to dusk.
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Beach · Santa Rosa Beach
Campbell Street Beach Access is a public walk-up beach entry located in Seagrove Beach along Scenic Highway 30A in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
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Restaurant · Inlet Beach
Shaka Sushi and Cocktail Bar serves sushi, nigiri, sake and cocktails in Inlet Beach. Guests can sit at the sushi counter or dine on the covered patio, where dogs are welcome. The restaurant offers takeout, catering and private events, with seating on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Hotel · Miramar Beach
Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection is a hotel within Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort near Baytowne Wharf. It features guest rooms and suites, Spa Lilliana, Ovide restaurant, a lobby bar, and the Ara rooftop pool and lounge. Guests also have access to Sandestin’s beach and resort transportation.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Red Fish Taco is a coastal Tex-Mex restaurant at Red Fish Village in Blue Mountain Beach. The menu includes Gulf seafood tacos, fajitas, taco salads, house-made dips and cocktails. Guests can dine in the casual indoor and outdoor spaces, with live local music and pickup catering also available.
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Restaurant · Destin
The Red Door Saloon is a casual bar near Destin Harbor, with an open-air bar area and outdoor seating. Guests can stop in for drinks and bar food, including hot dogs and sandwiches. The Destin location is open daily and serves into the late evening.
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Attraction · Destin
Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a water park located in Destin, Florida, United States. It opened in 1986. It is primarily a water park, with over 40 attractions, private cabanas, a half pipe for surfing, and flow boarding.
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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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Beach · Santa Rosa Beach
Gulf Point Road Beach Access is a neighborhood beach entry where Gulf Point Road meets Blue Mountain Road in Blue Mountain Beach, two blocks east of County Highway 83. A wooden path winds through coastal vegetation to the Gulf beach. There is no on-site parking; follow posted beach flags and keep to the public walkover.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Italian restaurant and artisan bakery in Santa Rosa Beach offering handmade dishes in a small, relaxed dining room. The menu includes specialty pizzas, pasta, chicken and seafood entrées, appetizers, and desserts.
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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 · Santa Rosa Beach
Dawson's Yogurt & Fudge Works
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Attraction · Rosemary Beach
Reefboard Rentals offers lightweight floating boards with a viewing window for exploring beneath the water without a snorkel mask. Rentals serve South Walton and the 30A area. Contact the operator to confirm availability, pickup arrangements and delivery options before visiting the listed Pelican Glide Lane address.
