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Restaurant · 30A
Stinky’s Fish Camp serves Gulf seafood with Cajun and Southern influences in Dune Allen Beach. The menu features oysters, fish, shrimp and changing specials, with lunch, dinner and weekend brunch offered in a relaxed setting along Scenic Highway 30A. The restaurant is beside a coastal dune lake at 5960 West County Highway 30A.
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Attraction · Rosemary Beach
Bicycle rental company in Rosemary Beach offering adult and children’s bikes, bikes with baby seats, trikes, trailers, and beach equipment for exploring the community and Scenic 30A.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
An upscale Mexican restaurant at Grand Boulevard in Miramar Beach, with dishes inspired by Mexico City cuisine. Cantina Laredo serves grilled seafood, chicken, and steak with house sauces, alongside tacos, enchiladas, guacamole, and fresh-lime margaritas.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Steamboat Bar & Grill 30A is a casual seafood restaurant in Seagrove Beach. It serves lunch and dinner, with seafood prepared in a variety of styles and live music among its listed offerings. Find the restaurant at 4935 East County Highway 30A, near North Gulf Drive.
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Beach · Destin
Norriego Point Beach Access and Park offers public shoreline access at the end of Gulf Shore Drive on Destin’s Holiday Isle. A pedestrian route remains available during construction. As of October 14, 2026, the city advises that the park parking lot is closed and restrooms and showers are unavailable; check the city’s updates before visiting.
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Beach · Santa Rosa Beach
Ramsgate Beach Access is a neighborhood Gulf walkover near the end of Eastern Lake Road in Seagrove Beach. Listed as access 11 by Visit South Walton, it sits beside the Ramsgate townhomes and behind the Summer’s Edge neighborhood. A narrow walkway and stairs lead visitors from the street to the beach.
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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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Attraction · Watersound
Origins Golf Course in the Watersound Origins community features a ten-hole, par-three layout designed by Love Golf Design. Its short-course format welcomes families, beginners, and experienced golfers seeking a relaxed round in a scenic setting. The course is located on Pathways Drive near the community’s village facilities.
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Beach · Santa Rosa Beach
Highway 395 Beach Access, also called Scenic 395 Access, is a public neighborhood entrance to the Gulf in Seagrove Beach. The signed walkover begins on the south side of Scenic Highway 30A at the traffic light where County Road 395 meets 30A. Use the designated path between the neighboring properties to reach the beach.
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Beach · Santa Rosa Beach
A regional beach access in Santa Rosa Beach with parking, restrooms, a picnic pavilion and a boardwalk. Lifeguard service is seasonal.
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Beach · Seacrest
Seacrest Drive Beach Access is a neighborhood entrance to the Gulf beach near Scenic 30A and Seacrest Drive. A short boardwalk leads to a dune walkover and stairs from a bluff overlooking the water. The access is approximately half a mile east of Camp Creek Lake.
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Venue · Alys Beach
Open-air green space venue in Alys Beach hosting outdoor movies, concerts, community events, and theatrical performances.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Down Island Gulf Seafood Restaurant is a chef-owned, family-operated restaurant on US Highway 98 in Santa Rosa Beach. Its Gulf South menu features fish, oysters, shrimp and crab, including wood-fired dishes and raw bar selections. The casual restaurant also offers non-seafood dishes and a children’s menu.
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Restaurant · Rosemary Beach
A restaurant and cocktail lounge on Barrett Square in Rosemary Beach, serving small plates, coastal dishes, wines and cocktails.
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Resort · Destin
Sandpiper Cove is a vacation condominium property on Gulf Shore Drive in Destin. Rental choices include studios and larger condos in beachfront, canal, golf-course and pool-view settings. A nine-hole, par-three golf course is among the property’s amenities; individual units and available features vary by reservation.
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Restaurant · Destin
Mimmo’s Destin Ristorante Italiano serves Italian dishes rooted in owner Mimmo La Innusa’s Sicilian family recipes. The menu includes pasta, pizza, seafood and meat dishes, with specialties such as chicken or veal Marsala and lobster pappardelle. Its Destin dining room features wood and stone accents and a full bar.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Moo La-La Ice Cream & Fudge is the Seascape Towne Center branch of the local Moo La-La shops. Located at 90 Seascape Drive in Miramar Beach, it offers ice cream, fudge, waffle cones, shakes and other desserts. Guests can stop in for a sweet treat while visiting the shops and restaurants at Seascape.
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Venue · Destin
The Alice is a waterfront event venue on Choctawhatchee Bay in Destin. Its landscaped grounds, mature trees, illuminated deck and waterfront setting host weddings, private celebrations and other gatherings, with nearby Cottages by the Bay accommodation options.
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Restaurant · Rosemary Beach
Restaurant Paradis is a dinner restaurant in Rosemary Beach featuring seasonal Gulf seafood, prime steaks and a selection of wines. Its dining room and full-service lounge offer seating for meals and drinks, and the restaurant also hosts private celebrations, wine dinners and tastings.
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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.
