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Beach · Santa Rosa Beach
Deer Lake State Park
State park offering a boardwalk hike across the dunes to a picturesque beach with white sands
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Beach · Santa Rosa Beach
State park offering a boardwalk hike across the dunes to a picturesque beach with white sands
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Attraction · Destin
Happy Life Cruises offers boat outings on Destin Harbor, including dinner, sunset, murder mystery and karaoke cruises. The Happy Life vessel serves as a floating venue for themed entertainment and private celebrations. Guests should confirm their departure time and boarding instructions when booking.
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Attraction · Santa Rosa Beach
Art & Soul 30a is the areas newest boutique. We carry local art and locally made jewelry, crystals and gifts. We are located in old Seagrove, Florida.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Coffee shop on Seaside’s Central Square serving locally roasted organic and fair trade coffee, specialty teas, pastries, and quiches.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
A neighborhood wine bar in the Shops of Grayton, beside Black Bear Bread Co.’s café and bakery. Black Bear Bar Room offers natural wines, craft beer, and shareable bites in an intimate setting, with live music and special events adding to the atmosphere.
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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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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Dawson's Yogurt & Fudge Works
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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 · Miramar Beach
Culver's on Highway 98 West in the Miramar Beach area serves burgers, fresh frozen custard and casual American favorites. The locally operated restaurant offers dine-in and drive-through service, with a rotating Flavor of the Day for frozen custard.
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Venue · Destin
Crab Island is a submerged sandbar in Choctawhatchee Bay, north of the Destin Bridge and within Gulf Islands National Seashore. Visitors arrive by boat or other watercraft. Strong currents can occur; do not try to swim there from shore. Arrange your departure point with your boat or tour operator.
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Restaurant · Destin
Fudpucker's Beachside Bar & Grill is a locally owned Destin restaurant and family entertainment destination operating since 1982. Its colorful venue on Emerald Coast Parkway combines casual dining, drinks, live entertainment and a souvenir shop with the on-site Gator Beach alligator attraction. The menu includes seafood, burgers, sandwiches, salads and desserts.
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Restaurant · Rosemary Beach
Casual restaurant and bar on Main Street in Rosemary Beach serving coastal and Southwest-inspired dishes. Cowgirl Kitchen offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including tacos, pizzas, sandwiches, and cocktails, with outdoor patio seating.
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Inn · Destin
Boutique motel in Destin’s Crystal Beach neighborhood, across the street from public beach access, with a two-tier pool, hot tub, on-site dining, and pet-friendly room options.
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Restaurant · Destin
Sports nutrition store specializing in handcrafted teas such as loaded teas and shakes.
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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 · Santa Rosa Beach
Modus Photography is Chandler Williams’ art gallery and photography studio in Grayton Beach. The gallery features coastal imagery from 30A and South Walton alongside photographs from his travels. Visitors can browse fine-art prints and discuss photography, printing, and framing services at the Logan Lane studio.
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Resort · Destin
Silver Shells Beach Resort & Spa is a beachfront condominium resort beside Henderson Beach State Park in Destin. Vacation rentals range from studios to multi-bedroom condos and penthouses. The 31-acre property includes a private beach and a large lagoon-style swimming pool, with resort facilities and local attractions nearby.
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Beach · Santa Rosa Beach
Azalea/Camellia Beach Access in Seagrove Beach is on Scenic 30A about 200 yards east of the Scenic 395 intersection between Azalea and Camellia Streets. There is no car parking.
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Venue · Destin
Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village is a Destin arts and events venue operated by the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation. Located on Commons Drive West, it hosts the Concerts in the Village live music series and the annual Festival of the Arts, with performances, exhibitions and creative community activities.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Everkrisp at Grand Boulevard is a casual restaurant serving salads, grain bowls, sandwiches, avocado toast and smoothies. Guests can choose signature combinations or build their own meal, with dine-in seating, takeout and catering available. The restaurant is located at 625 Grand Boulevard in Miramar Beach.