Guidebook for Destin
Food Scene
Don't let the word Pub confuse you! Steak, seafood, and traditional Irish food is top notch! They also brew their own beer on site and have one of the largest restaurant wine cellars in the country. I first went to the Pensacola location while in Navy Officer Candidate School back in 1998. Don't forget to kiss the moose!
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McGuire's Irish Pub of Destin
33 US-98Don't let the word Pub confuse you! Steak, seafood, and traditional Irish food is top notch! They also brew their own beer on site and have one of the largest restaurant wine cellars in the country. I first went to the Pensacola location while in Navy Officer Candidate School back in 1998. Don't forget to kiss the moose!
I classified the Donut Hole Cafe as a restaurant, but they have a great bakery, coffee, and breakfast. Personally, the Donut Hole and Another Broken Egg are tied for best local traditional breakfast, but the Donut Hole wins for their great bakery! Their Key Lime Pie rivals the best from the Florida Keys! This place is very popular for breakfast, so show up early on weekends or try their Santa Rosa Beach (on the way to 30A) location to avoid a wait. If you are looking for an evening dessert, the last time we went in the evening, the place was quiet, so it is a good time to stop in.
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Donut Hole Bakery Cafe
635 Harbor BlvdI classified the Donut Hole Cafe as a restaurant, but they have a great bakery, coffee, and breakfast. Personally, the Donut Hole and Another Broken Egg are tied for best local traditional breakfast, but the Donut Hole wins for their great bakery! Their Key Lime Pie rivals the best from the Florida Keys! This place is very popular for breakfast, so show up early on weekends or try their Santa Rosa Beach (on the way to 30A) location to avoid a wait. If you are looking for an evening dessert, the last time we went in the evening, the place was quiet, so it is a good time to stop in.
This is a touristy spot. The food is good and priced about like the other restaurants on the Harbor Walk, but for the best view check out the third floor lookout. Yes there is a third floor! Facing the restaurant from the front middle floor, walk around the far right side of the building and take the exterior stairs to the third floor. I am not sure when they open the bar on the lookout floor, so take one with you for the best views of the inner harbor, pass, and gulf. Sunset is the perfect time!
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Margaritaville Destin
76 Harbor BoulevardThis is a touristy spot. The food is good and priced about like the other restaurants on the Harbor Walk, but for the best view check out the third floor lookout. Yes there is a third floor! Facing the restaurant from the front middle floor, walk around the far right side of the building and take the exterior stairs to the third floor. I am not sure when they open the bar on the lookout floor, so take one with you for the best views of the inner harbor, pass, and gulf. Sunset is the perfect time!
Within walking distance, Capriccio Café is at the top of our list of recommended dining venues. Their staff is the friendliest that we have encountered in the local area and their space features comfortable couches to enjoy a cup of coffee, tables for dining, and art covered walls. They recently updated their menu with more organic ingredients and gluten free options. We recently went for breakfast and had their stuffed crepes. They were hands down excellent! They make their own bread and import all of their coffee, meat and cheese from Italy. Their menu is stacked with original gourmet & Italian coffee drinks, sandwiches, and salads. Too much to mention here. A must visit!
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Capriccio Cafe
810 Harbor BlvdWithin walking distance, Capriccio Café is at the top of our list of recommended dining venues. Their staff is the friendliest that we have encountered in the local area and their space features comfortable couches to enjoy a cup of coffee, tables for dining, and art covered walls. They recently updated their menu with more organic ingredients and gluten free options. We recently went for breakfast and had their stuffed crepes. They were hands down excellent! They make their own bread and import all of their coffee, meat and cheese from Italy. Their menu is stacked with original gourmet & Italian coffee drinks, sandwiches, and salads. Too much to mention here. A must visit!
Excellent breakfast and brunch! This is a popular breakfast choice, so show up early on weekends or try their Sandestin location to avoid a wait.
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Crackings
979 US-98Excellent breakfast and brunch! This is a popular breakfast choice, so show up early on weekends or try their Sandestin location to avoid a wait.
Upscale dining with a view. Located on the famous Hwy 30A. Reservations are highly recommended.
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Vue on 30a
4801 W County Hwy 30AUpscale dining with a view. Located on the famous Hwy 30A. Reservations are highly recommended.
This place holds a special place in our hearts! Located in the heart of Seaside, FL, it features amazing breakfast choices, lunch, and drinks. Known for their famous "Grits-a-ya-ya (you HAVE to try it)! We have been visiting for over 10 years and have never been disappointed. It is delish!
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Great Southern Cafe
83 Central SquareThis place holds a special place in our hearts! Located in the heart of Seaside, FL, it features amazing breakfast choices, lunch, and drinks. Known for their famous "Grits-a-ya-ya (you HAVE to try it)! We have been visiting for over 10 years and have never been disappointed. It is delish!
Sometimes you just can't go wrong with Panera Bread! You will find a Starbucks right next door.
Panera Bread
34885 Emerald Coast ParkwaySometimes you just can't go wrong with Panera Bread! You will find a Starbucks right next door.
Parks & Nature
Norriego Point is a narrow peninsula that is about .3 mi long that divides the Destin Inner Harbor and the Destin Pass. Walk along the inner harbor side or the Destin pass shore for a look at beautiful white sand beaches, clear protected water to swim in, and some good fishing spots. Check out the protected coves on the Destin Pass (west) side of the peninsula for a great place to swim and relax.
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Норриего-Пойнт
1 Gulf Shore DrNorriego Point is a narrow peninsula that is about .3 mi long that divides the Destin Inner Harbor and the Destin Pass. Walk along the inner harbor side or the Destin pass shore for a look at beautiful white sand beaches, clear protected water to swim in, and some good fishing spots. Check out the protected coves on the Destin Pass (west) side of the peninsula for a great place to swim and relax.
This is our favorite state park in the local area. It is located on the western end of Hwy 30A in South Walton County. If you only have time for one state park, this is it. Topsail has a significant trail network to include paved bike paths. Our favorite hike is the several mile loop trail that passes by coastal dune lakes, sand pine scrub, old-growth long leaf pine forest, wetlands, dunes, and ending with a 1 mile walk on undeveloped/protected beach. This park is extremely well kept, has nice facilities, and is significantly larger than all others in the local area to include 3 miles of protected beach. Spend the morning hiking and the afternoon in the Seaside/Watercolor area.
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Топсейл Хилл Презерв Стейт Парк
7525 W County Hwy 30AThis is our favorite state park in the local area. It is located on the western end of Hwy 30A in South Walton County. If you only have time for one state park, this is it. Topsail has a significant trail network to include paved bike paths. Our favorite hike is the several mile loop trail that passes by coastal dune lakes, sand pine scrub, old-growth long leaf pine forest, wetlands, dunes, and ending with a 1 mile walk on undeveloped/protected beach. This park is extremely well kept, has nice facilities, and is significantly larger than all others in the local area to include 3 miles of protected beach. Spend the morning hiking and the afternoon in the Seaside/Watercolor area.
If you are looking for somewhere different to soak up the sun, take a drive down Hwy 30A and hit Grayton Beach State Park. This park boasts a beautiful natural beach and was rated one of the top 10 beaches in Florida! One of our favorite spots.
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Государственный парк Грейтон-Бич
357 Main Park RdIf you are looking for somewhere different to soak up the sun, take a drive down Hwy 30A and hit Grayton Beach State Park. This park boasts a beautiful natural beach and was rated one of the top 10 beaches in Florida! One of our favorite spots.
Entertainment & Activities
Want to take a break from the beach and still stay cool? Big Kahuna's is a great place to go for water slides, a ride on the lazy river, playing in the wave pool, or just basking in the sun! They even have an entire area just for the kids!
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Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park
1007 US-98Want to take a break from the beach and still stay cool? Big Kahuna's is a great place to go for water slides, a ride on the lazy river, playing in the wave pool, or just basking in the sun! They even have an entire area just for the kids!
Just a short drive from the house, The Destin Harborwalk is a great place to walk around and watch the fishing boats come in! The Harborwalk features lots of shopping and restaurants with great views of the Destin Pass. Bonus, it's great for the kiddos!
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Набережная порта Дестин
102 Harbor BlvdJust a short drive from the house, The Destin Harborwalk is a great place to walk around and watch the fishing boats come in! The Harborwalk features lots of shopping and restaurants with great views of the Destin Pass. Bonus, it's great for the kiddos!
Learn about the history of Destin and its world-famous fishing industry! This museum is a great place to learn about the establishment of the City of Destin and how it all came to be.
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Destin History & Fishing Museum
108 Stahlman AveLearn about the history of Destin and its world-famous fishing industry! This museum is a great place to learn about the establishment of the City of Destin and how it all came to be.
Located along the shores of the Choctawhatchee Bay in San Destin, The Village of Baytowne Wharf features an array of boutiques, eateries, galleries, and nightlife -- not to mention a jam-packed schedule of outdoor festivals and special events for the entire family. It's a great spot to take the kiddos for some outdoor fun!
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Village of Baytowne Wharf
9300 Baytowne Wharf BlvdLocated along the shores of the Choctawhatchee Bay in San Destin, The Village of Baytowne Wharf features an array of boutiques, eateries, galleries, and nightlife -- not to mention a jam-packed schedule of outdoor festivals and special events for the entire family. It's a great spot to take the kiddos for some outdoor fun!
Great (and super fun) option for a rainy day!
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Thrills Laser Tag and Arcade
90 Seascape DrGreat (and super fun) option for a rainy day!
Get locked in and try to escape! Solve puzzles and crack codes to find your way out! Great time on a rainy day.
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Квест-румы Escapology Escape Rooms Destin
9375 U.S. 98Get locked in and try to escape! Solve puzzles and crack codes to find your way out! Great time on a rainy day.
Is it raining? Kiddos (or adults) need to get rid of some energy? Just want to try something different and get exercise at the same time? Look no further! Urban Air is a short drive from the house and is loaded with trampolines to get your jump on!
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Urban Air Adventure Park - Destin, FL
14081 Emerald Coast PkwyIs it raining? Kiddos (or adults) need to get rid of some energy? Just want to try something different and get exercise at the same time? Look no further! Urban Air is a short drive from the house and is loaded with trampolines to get your jump on!
Arrrrrrr, you ready for a swashbuckling time as a pirate? This pirate cruise is really a fun time and a hit with the kiddos. Docked at the Destin Harbor, just a short drive from our house!
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Buccaneer Pirate Cruise
100 Harbor BlvdArrrrrrr, you ready for a swashbuckling time as a pirate? This pirate cruise is really a fun time and a hit with the kiddos. Docked at the Destin Harbor, just a short drive from our house!
The Gulfarium is a great place to learn more about the habits and habitats of marine animals, local conservation efforts, and meet many of the Park’s residents up close in special Animal Encounters. Open rain or shine!
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Морской приключенческий парк Галфариум
1010 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEThe Gulfarium is a great place to learn more about the habits and habitats of marine animals, local conservation efforts, and meet many of the Park’s residents up close in special Animal Encounters. Open rain or shine!
Shopping
A convenient place to get your groceries and other necessities for your stay!
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Winn-Dixie
981 US-98A convenient place to get your groceries and other necessities for your stay!
This outdoor mall is approximately 10 minutes from our home and features top-notch shopping, a movie theater, restaurants, and more!
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Destin Commons
4100 Legendary DrThis outdoor mall is approximately 10 minutes from our home and features top-notch shopping, a movie theater, restaurants, and more!
Feel the urge to go bargain shopping? Silver Sands Outlets is located in Miramar Beach, just a 15-20 drive from our home.
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Аутлет Silver Sands Premium Outlets
10562 Emerald Coast Pkwy WFeel the urge to go bargain shopping? Silver Sands Outlets is located in Miramar Beach, just a 15-20 drive from our home.
City/town information
A quaint little beach town on famous Hwy 30A with shopping, restaurants, and more!
Rosemary Beach Town Hall
62-98 S Barrett SquareA quaint little beach town on famous Hwy 30A with shopping, restaurants, and more!
Sightseeing
Get on the water and get close to nature! Cruise along the Emerald Coast in this glass-bottom boat and get a unique view. You see dolphins along the way! Great time for the kiddos!
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Southern Star Dolphin Cruises
100 Harbor BlvdGet on the water and get close to nature! Cruise along the Emerald Coast in this glass-bottom boat and get a unique view. You see dolphins along the way! Great time for the kiddos!
Looking for something a little less crowded? This catamaran is a perfect choice. Unwind and relax as you sail the emerald green waters with chances of seeing dolphins along the way! They offer snorkeling, swimming, sunset, and dolphin excursions.
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Smile -n- Wave Sailing Adventures
404 Harbor BlvdLooking for something a little less crowded? This catamaran is a perfect choice. Unwind and relax as you sail the emerald green waters with chances of seeing dolphins along the way! They offer snorkeling, swimming, sunset, and dolphin excursions.
Xtreme H20 is a full-service watersports company that offers parasailing, pontoon boat and jet ski rentals, and dolphin tours.
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Xtreme H20
7 Calhoun AveXtreme H20 is a full-service watersports company that offers parasailing, pontoon boat and jet ski rentals, and dolphin tours.