Finding your next coastal moment…
A little local discovery
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Explore the Emerald Coast
20 places on this page · More to explore
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Resort · Miramar Beach
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa offers beachfront rooms and suites in Miramar Beach. Guests can enjoy pools, Gulf beach access, and treatments at Serenity by the Sea Spa, along with access to Sandestin’s golf courses. The resort also provides meeting facilities and wedding venues overlooking the coast.
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Recommended businesses need at least three published reviews averaging 4 stars or higher. Recommendations update automatically as eligible reviews change.
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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
Destin Harbor cafe serving New Orleans-style beignets dusted with powdered sugar, specialty beignets, coffee drinks, and breakfast bites near the waterfront.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Neighborhood cafe and bakery in the Shops of Grayton serving naturally leavened breads, fresh pastries, breakfast and lunch dishes, and Stumptown coffee.
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Restaurant · Inlet Beach
Italian restaurant at 30Avenue in Inlet Beach serving pizza, pasta, and other Italian favorites for lunch and dinner, with takeout and delivery available.
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Attraction · Miramar Beach
Fort Walton Beach Parasail operates beachside outings under the Miramar Beach Parasail name behind Pompano Joe’s. Activities include parasailing over the Gulf, banana boat rides, and combined parasail-and-banana-boat experiences. Guests meet on the beach for a shuttle to the parasailing vessel.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Lori Drew Art Studio is a working gallery in Point Washington where the artist creates coastal-inspired paintings using oil and cold wax on handmade wood panels. Visitors can see her work and learn about her process. Call or text ahead before visiting the studio on Summer Breeze Lane.
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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.
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Beach · Santa Rosa Beach
Scenic beach park featuring white sandy shores and limited public parking.
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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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Attraction · Miramar Beach
Well-maintained golf course featuring challenging greens and on-site dining.
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Attraction · Destin
Family-friendly waterfront park featuring a splash pad, playground, and beach area.
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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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Restaurant · Destin
Breakfast, brunch, and lunch cafe in Destin Commons offering Southern-inspired dishes, pancakes, egg specialties, and brunch cocktails, with dine-in and takeout options.
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Inn · Inlet Beach
Camp Creek Inn is a 4-star boutique hotel located at 684 Fazio Dr, Inlet Beach, FL 32461 along Florida's Emerald Coast
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Resort · Santa Rosa Beach
San Remo Condominiums is a vacation rental property off Scenic Highway 30A in Santa Rosa Beach. Condos overlook a shared pool plaza, with a hot tub, fitness room and beach access among the property’s features. Rental layouts and amenities vary by unit; check the property manager for current availability.
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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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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 · Miramar Beach
Clean Juice at The Market Shops in Miramar Beach serves fresh juices, smoothies, acai bowls and light meals. Located in Suite 15B on Emerald Coast Parkway, the shop offers dine-in, takeout, delivery and online ordering, with a kids menu and catering options.
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Restaurant · Destin
El Pollon is a family-owned Peruvian charcoal rotisserie chicken restaurant on Commons Drive East in Destin. The menu centers on chicken meals and includes Peruvian dishes such as lomo saltado, sandwiches and sides. Dine-in, takeout and delivery ordering are available at this Paradise Key location.
