Things To Do In Destin Florida!
Restaurants
DINE WITH YOUR CANINE:
- THE WORLD OF BEER www.worldofbeer.com Located in Destin Commons, menu for dogs
- Harry T’s LIGHTHOUSE www.Harryts.com
- HAMMERHEADS BAR AND GRILLE at Harbor Walk Village www.hammerheadsbarandgrille.com Menu: 6$ hamburger patties, hot dogs, chicken breasts
- BURRITO DEL SOL at Harbor Walk Village www.burritodelsol.com
- PROPS CRAFT BREWERY at Harbor Walk Village www.propsbrewery.com
- MARINA CAFE www.Marinacafe.com Baytowne Wharf – menu for your pet
- BOSHAMPS SEAFOOD & OYSTER HOUSE www. boshamps.com Destin(Harbor Side)
RESTAURANTS WITHIN WALKING/BIKING DISTANCE OF YOUR LOCATION: (scenic gulf drive)
- POMPANO JOES www.Pompano-joes.com
- KENNY D’S BEACH GRILL www.KENNYds.com
- WHALES TAIL – 1373 Scenic Gulf Dr, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
- CABANA CAFE www.Cabanacafedestin.com (beach delivery of food available)
- CAPTAIN DAVE’S – www.captdavesonthegulf.com/
BEACHSIDE RESTAURANTS NEARBY – (all on scenic gulf drive)
- THE BACK PORCH www.theback-porch.com (children’s menu)
- POMPANO JOE’S www.Pompano-joes.com
- BEACH WALK CAFE www.beachwalkhendersonpark.com
- CRAB TRAP RESTAURANT www.crabtrapdestin.com
- CAMILLE’S www.camillesatcrystalbeach.com (across from the beach)
NEARBY OFF BEACH RESTAURANTS
- BONE FISH GRILL www.bonefishgrill.com (call ahead seating, a must) **FAVORITE**
- RUTH CHRIS STEAK HOUSE www.ruthschris.com
- MCGUIRE’S IRISH PUB www.mcguiresirishpub.com
- THE LIGHTHOUSE www.destinlighthouserestaurant.com
- LOUISIANA LAGNIAPPE www.thelouisianalagniappe.com **FAVORITE**
- CALLAHAN’S REST. & DELI www.CallahansDestin.com (large servings, homestyle)
- MCGUIRE’S IRISH PUB/BREWERY www.mcguiresirishpub.com
- CARRABAS www.carrabbas.com
- BUSTERS OYSTERHOUSE www.bustersoysterbarandgrill.com (cheapest oysters in town)
- OCEANCLUB www.theoceanclubdestin.com (two for one)
- FAT CLEMENZA’S www.fatclemenzas.com (reservations a must)
- VIN’TIJ www.vintij.com (across from Silver Sands Outlet) wine boutique-Very good place for a nice lunch after shopping, good food, not too crowded
- MILLERS ALE HOUSE www.millersalehouse.com Great Food, Service and all the Sports You Can Watch on Over 60HD Screens
BEST FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN
- POMPANO JOE’S www.Pompano-joes.com
- JOES CRAB SHACK www.joescrabshack.com
- FUDPUCKERS www.fudpucker.com/fudpuckers-in-destin/
- AJ’S www.ajs-destin.com
- DEWEY DESTIN’S www.destinseafood.com **FAVORITE**
- CHEESE BURGER IN PARADISE http://www.cheeseburgerinparadise.com/index.asp **FAVORITE**
- CABANA CAFE www.cabanacafedestin.com(children eat free with purchase of adult meal 4-7P.M. and all night Thursday)
HARBOR RESTAURANTS (GREAT VIEWS/SCENERY)
- MARINA CAFE www.Marinacafe.com (2 for 1 entrees 5-6 nightly) **FAVORITE**
- DEWEY DESTIN”S www.destinseafood.com (sitting on the dock of the bay!!!!!!!!) **FAVORITE**
- AJ’S www.ajs-destin.com
- Harry T’s www.Harryts.com – *From 4-6pm children eat for $1.99
- THE DESTIN BOAT HOUSE www.floridabeachbar.com/boathouse-oyster-bar/ **FAVORITE**
- HARBOR DOCKS www.harbordocks.com (Best sushi in town) **FAVORITE**
Golfing
- www.Regattabay.com
Nestled among breathtaking nature preserves along the Choctawhatchee Bay, Regatta Bay Golf and Country Club is a true escape into golfer’s paradise. Designed by acclaimed course designer and former lead architect for Arnold Palmer, Robert C. Walker, this 6,894-yard, par-72 course offers an extraordinary golf experience for players of all skill levels and was named one of Golf Digest’s “Top Places to Play in North America.” - www.Kellyplantationgolf.com
Kelly Plantation Golf Club, located in Destin, FL is truly the “Crown Jewel of the Emerald Coast.” Set along the Choctawhatchee Bay, this semi-private golf club features 18 captivating holes. The overall layout of this Destin golf course is encouraging for novice golfers playing from the front tees, yet challenging for those playing from the back. Designed by Fred Couples and Gene Bates, Kelly Plantation Golf Course stretches 7,099 yards making it a serious driving test for long hitters. - www.emeraldbaygolfclub.com
The Emerald Bay Golf Course is open to the public but offers the same level of service as luxurious private courses. Each hole accentuates the natural beauty of the land while winding seamlessly through some of the Florida Panhandle’s finest properties and estates. - www.indianbayougolf.com
Indian Bayou offers three nine-hole courses. Recently renovated and updated, Indian Bayou’s 27 holes feature wide, forgiving fairways with beautiful lush, undulating greens, majestic pines and sparkling lakes and water features. One of Northwest Florida’ finest courses, Indian Bayou is enjoyable and challenging for golfers of every skill level. - www.bwbresort.com
Your golfing experience at Bluewater Bay Golf Resort can be most accurately described as variety at its best!
Bay. Marsh. Lake. Magnolia. Four nine hole courses designed by world renowned golf architects Tom Fazio and Jerry Pate, each with a unique layout to take advantage of the terrain and natural surroundings. Play along the shoreline of Choctawhatchee Bay and then move through southern woodlands followed by a journey through a pristine wetland area. A Terrific Golf Experience!
Kid Friendly Charter Fishing
- www.destinkidsfishing.com/Destin Inshore Guides is the only charter fishing experience along the Emerald Coast that is focused on family fun. Our kids fishing trips have been designed so you and your little one(s) can have the most fun possible… all while reeling in memories that will last a lifetime. Once out on the calm waters, one of our experienced captains will not only educate and inspire, they will have you casting and catching plenty of fish.
- www.emeraldcoastbaycharters.com Emerald Coast Bay Charters fishing boat is equipped with a tower for sight fishing Cobia, Bull Reds and Tarpon during certain times of the year and is very helpful for locating bait. Our charter boat is also equipped with a Yamaha 150 4 stroke, Garmin GPS, and Quantum tackle. We offer 4-6 and 8 hour trips for inshore fishing, flats fishing, and near shore gulf fishing. We also offer a split trip that includes gulf and inshore fishing trips during the same day. Emerald Coast Bay Charters is owned by Captain David Sherman with over fifteen years of experience so your guaranteed a great fishing trip.
- www.olinmarlercharterboats.com/ Olin Marler Charter Boats – Dolphin and Fishing Charters – The Hannah Marie runs Dolphin Cruises daily. Family owned and operated, this is an ideal way to enjoy a relaxing 1.5 hour cruise watching dolphins play in their natural habitat. These boats feature a glass bottom viewing area, snack bar, restrooms and an air conditioned and heated cabin.
-Olin Marler’s Charter Fishing Service has the largest fishing fleet on the Emerald Coast! We are pleased to have the opportunity to introduce our fleet and invite you aboard to fish the beautiful, unspoiled waters of the Gulf of Mexico. With knowledge based on a lifetime of experience, we assure you a deep-sea fishing adventure that will make for a dandy “fish tale”. - www.swooppartyboat.com/ The Most Fun Family Fishing in Destin. Located right next to Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Reel in the Time of Your Life – In the World’s Luckiest Fishing Village aboard SWOOP Deep Sea Fishing Boats – the most affordable Destin fishing charters. With a history largely built upon the famous fruitful waters, Destin is known as the “Worlds Luckiest Fishing Village.” Destin features the widest variety of catches in the Florida Gulf with 20 species of edible game fish.
Charter Fishing
- www.olinmarlercharterboats.com/ Olin Marler Charter Boats – Dolphin and Fishing Charters – The Hannah Marie runs Dolphin Cruises daily. Family owned and operated, this is an ideal way to enjoy a relaxing 1.5 hour cruise watching dolphins play in their natural habitat. These boats feature a glass bottom viewing area, snack bar, restrooms and an air conditioned and heated cabin.
-Olin Marler’s Charter Fishing Service has the largest fishing fleet on the Emerald Coast! We are pleased to have the opportunity to introduce our fleet and invite you aboard to fish the beautiful, unspoiled waters of the Gulf of Mexico. With knowledge based on a lifetime of experience, we assure you a deep-sea fishing adventure that will make for a dandy “fish tale”. - www.swooppartyboat.com The Most Fun Family Fishing in Destin. Located right next to Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Reel in the Time of Your Life – In the World’s Luckiest Fishing Village aboard SWOOP Deep Sea Fishing Boats – the most affordable Destin fishing charters. With a history largely built upon the famous fruitful waters, Destin is known as the “Worlds Luckiest Fishing Village.” Destin features the widest variety of catches in the Florida Gulf with 20 species of edible game fish.
- www.partyboatfishingflorida.com Vera Marie runs two fishing trips per day during the season and 1 trip per day during the off season when available. She is also excellent for corporate parties, holiday events, family reunions, weddings, bachelor/ette parties and more. The Vera Marie is a 75′ walk-around. She has a full service Sports Bar with multiple satellite tv’s. She also has a Sun Deck, large Air-Conditioned salon, restrooms, and overnight accommodations.
- www.emeraldcoastbaycharters.com Emerald Coast Bay Charters fishing boat is equipped with a tower for sight fishing Cobia, Bull Reds and Tarpon during certain times of the year and is very helpful for locating bait. Our charter boat is also equipped with a Yamaha 150 4 stroke, Garmin GPS, and Quantum tackle. We offer 4-6 and 8 hour trips for inshore fishing, flats fishing, and near shore gulf fishing. We also offer a split trip that includes gulf and inshore fishing trips during the same day. Emerald Coast Bay Charters is owned by Captain David Sherman with over fifteen years of experience so your guaranteed a great fishing trip.
- www.greatescapefishing.com Great Escape Fishing Charters caters to your fishing needs whether it’s for your, family, friends or business. First time anglers and experienced anglers come one come all! Let us create your next fishing adventure. The Great Escape can carry up to 6 people for your private charter. We offer a variety of charters including deep sea, trolling, and shark fishing (cobia trips are available in season).
- www.charterboatdestination.com/destinfishinginfo At Destinfishinginfo.com it is “SOOOO EASY” to find direct access to the boating services you want, while vacationing on the Emerald Coast.
- www.destinfishingrodeo.org The Destin Fishing Rodeo began in May of 1948 to bring people to Destin. It worked! Destin shortly became known as a summer tourist destination and “The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village”. The Destin Fishing Rodeo is the ultimate fishing tournament for salt water anglers of all ages.
Outdoor & Water Sports
- www.floridastateparks.org/parks-regional-map/northwest If you are a nature lover, visit our pristine nature preserve , great for hiking, fishing, photography, sun bathing and bird watchers.
This park offers a wide variety of natural resources including 3.2 miles of secluded, white sand beaches with majestic dunes over 25 feet tall. Three rare coastal dune lakes provide excellent freshwater fishing. Although boats are not allowed, fishing from the shoreline yields bass, bream, panfish, and catfish. Lakes, pristine beaches, old-growth long leaf pines, sand pine scrub, and a variety of wetlands offer a bird-watching and hiking paradise. Visitors may bike, walk, or enjoy a quick ride to the beach on our timely tram service to swim, fish, sunbathe, or beachcomb. Gregory E. Moore RV resort features a (non-heated) swimming pool and shuffleboard courts. Furnished bungalows are available for weekly stays. A camp store offers a variety of camping items, as well as snacks and drinks. Located in Santa Rosa Beach on Route 30A, one mile off U.S. 98.
Hours of Operation 8:00 AM to sunset
Driving Directions Located in Santa Rosa Beach 10 miles east of Destin, FL. Take Interstate 10 to Exit 85 (Defuniak Springs) and follow U.S. Highway 331 south. Travel 27 miles to U.S. Highway 98. Turn right and travel approximately 5 miles west to scenic Highway 30A. Turn left and go 1/4 mile to the entrance on the right.
Park Fees Admission Fees – Honor $2.00 per vehicle (HWY 98 and HWY 30-A) Pedestrians, Bicyclists, extra Passengers, Passengers in vehicles with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Permit – Admission Fee $1.00. There is currently no tent camping allowed.
Phone: 850-267-0299 - www.divedestin.net Emerald Coast Scuba is a realization of our dream to share our love of diving with wonderful people! What an awesome way to spend our days – diving, talking about diving, being on the water or underwater. We appreciate our good fortune of doing what we love for a living – working with our friends – living on one of the most beautiful beaches in the entire world! We also appreciate the opportunity to share it with you!
- www.destinsnorkel.com While enjoying your stay in Destin and on the Emerald Coast, come snorkeling with Destin Snorkel; home of the All Day Snorkeling Tours and the Two Stop Tour. No other snorkeling company gives you the choices and works with your schedule better than Destin Snorkel.
- www.scubatechnwfl.com The best, most popular SCUBA diving begins just three miles from Destin Pass. Destin is well known for its fantastic natural reef system. These reefs are limestone rock ledges covered with soft corals, sponges and an abundance of tropical fish. They also provide a home for the shovelnose and spiney lobster. These reefs range from 2 to 10 feet in height at a depth of 75 to 110 feet. The observant SCUBA diver will also notice many different types of shells and the photographer will be surprised at the maginificent underwater scenery.
- www.parasaildestin.com Looking for excitement on your Destin Florida vacation? You’ve found it! Hop aboard our brand new 12 passenger parasail boats for one of the most amazing rides of your life. Bring your friends and family- all ages welcome. Parasailing with Just Chute Me! is the easiest thing to do. If you can sit, you can fly!
- www.gilligansofdestin.com Experience the most fun and exciting things to do in Destin with the most experienced water sports company in Destin. We’ve been in the water sports business for 19 years.
- www.boogieswatersports.com Home of the glass bottom boat dolphin cruise. Whether you are looking for fast action or laid back enjoyment, Boogies watersports has something for you. We offer waverunners, pontoon boats, dolphin excursions on waverunners and parasailing.
- www.blackwatercanoe.com Serves all of your canoeing, tubing and kayaking needs. The Blackwater River is the ONLY pristine sand river left in the United States, so unique that the State of Florida purchased and designated it as a State Forest.
Entertainment
- www.bigkahunas.com
With more than 40 Water attractions and an Adventure Park, Big Kahuna’s offers something for every member of the family. You can’t do it all in just one day! - www.gulfarium.com
The main attractions of Florida’s Gulfarium are the 3 live marine shows that you can see any day of the week, rain or shine. The shows are conveniently scheduled in a series so you’ll never have to worry about missing a performance.
The other great attractions at Florida’s Gulfarium are the Animal Exhibits. You can get an up-close view of live salt water fish in our aquariums, watch sharks being fed in our shark moat or feed our wild birds in our Dune Lagoon! Don’t miss our new Aqua Farm! - www.destintrack.com
The Track is your family headquarters for fun in Destin, FL. Our action – packed family fun recreation center, with many amusements, Features the ultimate in go kart tracks, like The Wild Woody, a three – tiered go kart / roller coaster hybrid. Race your kart around our large figure eight style Track. - www.fantaseascooters.com Looking for a fun, easy way to get around the beautiful beaches of Destin? At FANTASEA we have Scooters and ScootCars for rent or sale. Rent one for an hour or for the day! We have a plan to suit any need! IT’S FUN!!!
- www.ldvbeachservice.com We offer beach and water sports accessories to enhance your Destin vacation. Our rentals include double decker pontoons boats, wave runners, beach chairs and umbrellas, gas power golf carts, baby cribs and gear, stand up paddle boards and more.
- www.magicontheisland.com The MAXIMUM MAGIC Dinner Show Starring Noah & Heather Wells! This family friendly night of illusion takes place at Fudpuckers Restaurant
- www.cityofdestin.com/376/Destin-Harbor-Boardwalk the Destin Harbor Boardwalk offers tons of options for families with children or just the young at heart. Lego Land, Ziplines, rock wall, magic shows, parades, fireworks on Friday nights, lots of water sport rentals, food, snack and just tons of Harbor Festivities!
Shopping
- www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/silver-sands With over 100 designer names and located just minutes from the beautiful white sandy beaches and emerald green waters of Destin, FL, Silver Sands is a shopper’s paradise!
- www.grandboulevard.com Grand Boulevard at Sandestin, A Place of Distinction. The escalating growth of residents and visitors to the Emerald Coast merited a town center that offered convenient access to a multitude of exclusive shopping and dining options, entertainment, professional services and lodging. The close proximity to the growing population, pristine beaches and burgeoning development in Northwest Florida make Grand Boulevard at Sandestin the perfect “shop, work, play and stay” destination. Located between Pensacola and Panama City – approximately 45 miles to either – at the entrance to Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, the town center offers a broad range of options in a compelling setting that complements the dense natural surroundings.
- www.DestinCommons.com Destin Commons is a dynamic environment with a store lineup updated often to reflect the current trends in fashion.
- www.basspro.com Bass Pro Shops has become one of America’s premier outdoor retailers with destination outdoor retail stores across America and Canada, serving over 75 million sportsmen a year. Each store is unique and offers a truly unforgettable shopping experience – as close to the Great Outdoors as you can get indoors!
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