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Hotel · Miramar Beach
Residence Inn by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard is an all-suite hotel at 300 Grand Boulevard in the Destin–Miramar Beach area. The property offers studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom accommodations near Grand Boulevard’s shops and entertainment. Pet-friendly rooms are available, subject to the hotel’s policies and fees.
Community ranking balances the average rating with the number of published reviews. Paid placements do not affect this order. The rating shown on each card is the actual review average.
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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Beach · Santa Rosa Beach
Beach Highlands Neighborhood Beach Access in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida is on Highland Avenue right outside the gates of Stallworth Preserve subdivision on Stallworth Lake. It is on the western end of Dune Allen Beach.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Local barbecue spot offering slow-smoked meats, ribs, classic Southern sides, and family platter specials.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Everbowl in Miramar Plaza serves açaí bowls and smoothies at 12889 U.S. 98, Suite 108A. The casual shop offers fruit-topped bowls and drinks, with indoor seating, takeout and online ordering for the Miramar Beach location.
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Attraction · Destin
Destin tour operator offering parasailing, dolphin cruises, and pontoon boat rentals.
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Restaurant · Alys Beach
Coffee, espresso drinks, pastries & wine are offered at this relaxed cafe with a patio & bookshop.
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Attraction · Destin
Quaint public park equipped with tennis & basketball courts, picnic tables & a playground.
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Attraction · Destin
Family-friendly boat tour offering interactive, pirate-themed entertainment for children.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Maple Street Biscuit Company in Miramar Beach serves biscuit sandwiches, hand-breaded chicken, breakfast bowls, waffles and coffee. Located at The Market Shops near Sandestin, this casual breakfast-and-lunch restaurant offers hearty Southern-inspired dishes for dine-in or takeout.
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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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Attraction · Miramar Beach
J.Leon Gallery + Studio is a fine-art destination in Miramar Beach featuring work by local artists. Visitors can explore the gallery, discover artwork for their collections, and connect with the creative community. A working ceramics studio and a calendar of classes and events add hands-on opportunities to the gallery experience.
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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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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
A landscaped park in WaterColor near Town Center, with gardens, a fountain and green space for a walk or picnic.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Lively Cajun sports bar featuring an outdoor pool and signature dishes like gumbo and crawfish.
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Restaurant · Destin
First Watch in Destin serves breakfast, brunch and lunch at 4427 Commons Drive East in Paradise Key at Kelly Plantation. The menu includes made-to-order breakfast favorites, seasonal dishes, fresh juices and coffee, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options listed. Guests can dine inside or on the outdoor patio, join the waitlist online or order ahead for pickup.
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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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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Scenic public park with boat launch facilities and fishing access.
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Restaurant · Destin
Dat Burrito Place is a casual Mexican restaurant at Paradise Key in Destin. Its menu includes burritos, street tacos, quesadillas and bowls, with favorites such as the Cali Burrito and Cali Bowl. Dine-in, pickup and delivery are available at its Commons Drive East location.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
An ice cream shop at The Market Shops in Miramar Beach, offering Ben & Jerry’s flavors in cups and cones, plus sundaes and milkshakes. The locally operated shop also offers ice cream cakes and catering for celebrations and events.
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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.
