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20 places on this page · More to explore
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Breakfast, brunch, and lunch cafe at Grand Boulevard serving Southern-inspired dishes, seasonal specials, and brunch cocktails, with patio dining and catering available.
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Beach · Santa Rosa Beach
Palms of Dune Allen East Beach Access is a neighborhood Gulf access on Scenic Highway 30A at East Allen Loop Drive. The entrance runs along the east side of Palms of Dune Allen condominiums, about a quarter-mile west of Gulf Place and County Road 393. A boardwalk and stairs lead to the beach; there is no parking.
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Beach · Santa Rosa Beach
Gardenia Beach Access is a neighborhood beach entry in Seagrove Beach at Gardenia Street and Scenic Highway 30A, about 200 yards east of County Highway 395. The walkover connects the roadside path to the Gulf beach. Check the posted beach-condition flags and use designated public access areas.
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Beach · Santa Rosa Beach
Blue Lake Road Beach Access is designated as a neighborhood access, which are sometimes hard to find and usually have no amenities other than a dune walkover
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Resort · Destin
The Resorts of Pelican Beach is a beachfront condominium resort in Destin, with vacation rentals in Pelican Beach Resort and The Terrace at Pelican Beach. Guests can choose individually owned condos and enjoy beach access, swimming pools, fitness facilities, tennis, pickleball and outdoor grills. On-site conveniences include a café, a beachside tiki bar and rental management support.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Thai Elephant is a Thai restaurant on US Highway 98 in Santa Rosa Beach. Its menu includes Thai dishes and sushi, served in a casual dining setting with an exhibition kitchen, and online ordering is available for meals to take away.
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Restaurant · santa Rosa Beach
Roux 30A is an intimate restaurant in Grayton Beach offering a changing six-course tasting menu inspired by the Gulf Coast. Communal tables and an open kitchen shape the dining experience, with locally sourced ingredients featured throughout. Reservations are available, and the team also offers private dining and customized off-site events.
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Restaurant · Destin
The Gulf Club Restaurant & Sports Pub is a Destin gathering place for games, food and drinks on U.S. Highway 98. Its menu includes burgers, wings, sandwiches, pizzas and shareable appetizers, with draft beers and handcrafted cocktails. Wall-mounted screens, live music and themed events add to the casual sports-pub setting.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Luxury pontoon rentals, double-decker slide boats, and yacht charter services for exploring local bays and Crab Island.
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Attraction · Inlet Beach
An open-air destination in Inlet Beach with restaurants, shops, health and beauty services, and community 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.
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Restaurant · Destin
Dippin’ Dots Okaloosa is your go-to mobile crew serving frozen delights across Okaloosa County, Panama City Beach, Pensacola, and all cities in between along the Florida Panhandle. 🌴☀️ From beach bashes and birthdays to weddings, school events, corporate gatherings, and community fairs, we take your celebration to the next level with our unique treats. 🎉🎈 Craving a classic favorite or something new? We’ve got you covered! Let’s make your next event extra sweet and memorable. 🍨✨ #DippinDotsOkaloosa #FloridaFun #SweetTreatsOnTheGo 🚀 #DippinDotsOkaloosa #FloridaFun #SweetTreatsOnTheGo 🚀
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Beach · Santa Rosa Beach
San Juan Beach Access is a neighborhood entrance to the Gulf beach in Seagrove Beach, just south of Scenic 30A at the end of South San Juan Avenue. A boardwalk and stairs lead to the sand. The access has parking and a shower, but no restrooms.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Chain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Step inside to see original paintings and prints in person, just off Scenic Highway 30A.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Fat Clemenza's is an Italian restaurant in Holiday Plaza in Miramar Beach, serving wood-fired pizzas, pasta and Italian specialties. Its menu includes Margherita and specialty pizzas, homemade garlic rolls, bruschetta, salads and seafood dishes. The restaurant offers a casual setting for dinner, with takeout ordering available.
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Beach · Santa Rosa Beach
Grayton Dunes Beach Access is at the end of Garfield Street behind the Red Bar in Grayton Beach, beside the Western Lake outfall. The public access provides an accessible route, freshwater showers and limited street parking. Visitors can park at Grayton Central north of 30A and take the tram. Beach driving and boat launching require the appropriate county permit.
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Attraction · Inlet Beach
Peddlers30A rents bicycles from Peddlers Pavilion in Seacrest Beach, between Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach. The shop offers bikes in different sizes and styles, along with trikes, children’s tandem options, trailers and baby seats. Its central location provides access to the 30A path, with nearby shops, food vendors and seasonal live music at the pavilion.
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Restaurant · Destin
El Jalisco is a Mexican restaurant at Destin Commons on Legendary Drive. Its menu includes tacos, fajitas, chimichangas, nachos and grilled chicken dishes, with beer, wine and margaritas in a casual dining room. The Destin location offers dine-in service, online pickup ordering and catering.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Not a Dog Charters runs private fishing trips with Captain Kerry Jones, launching directly from Grayton Beach. Anglers fish aboard a custom-built 20-foot catamaran for species such as snapper, grouper, triggerfish and king mackerel, depending on conditions and season. The Highway 98 address is the business contact location; confirm the beach meeting point when booking.
