Samantha’s guidebook
My favorite restaurants
These are some of our favorite places to dine.
Located in the Grand Boulevard at Sandestin shopping center. Delicious and fresh Mexican specialties and drinks. Tip: Splurge for the guacamole! Bring towels and let the kids splash around in the water fountain.
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Cantina Laredo
585 Grand BoulevardLocated in the Grand Boulevard at Sandestin shopping center. Delicious and fresh Mexican specialties and drinks. Tip: Splurge for the guacamole! Bring towels and let the kids splash around in the water fountain.
Harbor Docks has been a staple in Destin since 1979. They serve fresh caught fish daily and sushi. Enjoy lunch on the deck and catch some dolphins swimming or visit late afternoon and watch the sunset. Delicious grouper!
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Harbor Docks
538 Harbor BlvdHarbor Docks has been a staple in Destin since 1979. They serve fresh caught fish daily and sushi. Enjoy lunch on the deck and catch some dolphins swimming or visit late afternoon and watch the sunset. Delicious grouper!
Italian entrees & wood-fired pizzas in a chic & contemporary yet chill dining room with a full bar. Our favorite Italian restaurant closed in Dec. 2020 and while this place doesn't have as good of pizza as Ciao Bella did, we really enjoyed the atmosphere, bread and pasta.
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Pazzo Italiano
34904 Emerald Coast PkwyItalian entrees & wood-fired pizzas in a chic & contemporary yet chill dining room with a full bar. Our favorite Italian restaurant closed in Dec. 2020 and while this place doesn't have as good of pizza as Ciao Bella did, we really enjoyed the atmosphere, bread and pasta.
ecializes in dishes made with freshly caught seafood, including Fried Shrimp, Pecan Crusted Mahi, Crab Cakes, and Seafood Gumbo. A local favorite.
51 recommandé par les habitants
Dewey Destin's Harborside
202 Harbor Blvdecializes in dishes made with freshly caught seafood, including Fried Shrimp, Pecan Crusted Mahi, Crab Cakes, and Seafood Gumbo. A local favorite.
Fine dining located directly on the Gulf Coast. Enjoy award winning cuisine and stunning views. Guests must be age 13 or older. Hard to get a reservation so call ahead!
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Beach Walk Cafe
2700 Scenic Hwy 98Fine dining located directly on the Gulf Coast. Enjoy award winning cuisine and stunning views. Guests must be age 13 or older. Hard to get a reservation so call ahead!
Experiences we recommend
These are some of the experiences we recommend or have heard from others they are worth doing. We love Henderson State Park!
A 208-acre state park that features undeveloped beaches and wonderful nature trails. Visit website for details. https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/henderson-beach-state-park
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Henderson Beach State Park
Emerald Coast PkwyA 208-acre state park that features undeveloped beaches and wonderful nature trails. Visit website for details. https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/henderson-beach-state-park
Take a drive down scenic 30A and visit all the seaside neighborhoods. Lots of great restaurants and shops.
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Seaside
Take a drive down scenic 30A and visit all the seaside neighborhoods. Lots of great restaurants and shops.
A huge 4 acre area large enough for people of all ages to enjoy. There is always plenty to do and see when you get there, but the main point of going to Crab Island is just to relax.
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Crab Island (Floride)
A huge 4 acre area large enough for people of all ages to enjoy. There is always plenty to do and see when you get there, but the main point of going to Crab Island is just to relax.
The Salamander Spa at the Henderson Inn features eleven exquisite private treatment rooms and a wet area with an experiential shower, whirlpool tub, Himalayan Salt Suite, sun-lit relaxation spaces, and a full-service salon. To book an appointment contact spa@hendersonbeachresort.com or 850-424-4482
Salamander Spa, Destin
200 Henderson Resort WayThe Salamander Spa at the Henderson Inn features eleven exquisite private treatment rooms and a wet area with an experiential shower, whirlpool tub, Himalayan Salt Suite, sun-lit relaxation spaces, and a full-service salon. To book an appointment contact spa@hendersonbeachresort.com or 850-424-4482
My favorite shopping places
Features 110 designer brand outlet stores including kate spade new york, Saks OFF 5TH, Nike and more, all at savings of up to 65% off every day.
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Silver Sands Premium Outlets
10562 Emerald Coast Pkwy WFeatures 110 designer brand outlet stores including kate spade new york, Saks OFF 5TH, Nike and more, all at savings of up to 65% off every day.
Grand Boulevard combines 765,000 sf of retail and restaurant space, custom, office space and three on-site hotels in an upscale, open-air environment
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Grand Boulevard
Grand BoulevardGrand Boulevard combines 765,000 sf of retail and restaurant space, custom, office space and three on-site hotels in an upscale, open-air environment
Some of the best shopping in the area. It has all your favorite retailers from Francesca’s and Lush to H&M and Belk, restaurants and movie theatre.
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Destin Commons
4100 Legendary DrSome of the best shopping in the area. It has all your favorite retailers from Francesca’s and Lush to H&M and Belk, restaurants and movie theatre.
Traditional beach town gift shop. Locally owned and operated. Carries brands like Salt Life, Oakley and Pelagic. Purchases of $25+ = free box of taffy.
Beach Zone
34871 Emerald Coast PkwyTraditional beach town gift shop. Locally owned and operated. Carries brands like Salt Life, Oakley and Pelagic. Purchases of $25+ = free box of taffy.
Sightseeing
The Boardwalk is located along the Destin Harbor that includes entertainment venues such as restaurants, activities, shops and more. See website for events, photos, videos, deals and more.
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Destin Harbor Boardwalk
102 Harbor BlvdThe Boardwalk is located along the Destin Harbor that includes entertainment venues such as restaurants, activities, shops and more. See website for events, photos, videos, deals and more.
30A and Seaside are considered charming, romantic, beautiful, diverse and eclectic, authentic, unpretentious, alive and vibrant. Worth visiting and exploring the shops.
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30A Beaches
4042 E County Hwy 30A30A and Seaside are considered charming, romantic, beautiful, diverse and eclectic, authentic, unpretentious, alive and vibrant. Worth visiting and exploring the shops.
Ideas for the kids
The Golf Garden of Destin, located on the beautiful Emerald Coast, is a family friendly golf facility that welcomes golfers of all skill levels!
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The Golf Garden of Destin
12958 US-98The Golf Garden of Destin, located on the beautiful Emerald Coast, is a family friendly golf facility that welcomes golfers of all skill levels!
KIDS NIGHT OUT - U.S. Gold gives parents the opportunity to enjoy some time while their child spends a few hours having a great time free playing in the gym. This is a very popular event and easily maxes out so arrive on time if you want a spot! Children should come after being fed dinner. Every Friday evening- 6:30-9:30
http://destingymnastics.com/kids-daynight-outs/
US Gold Gymnastics
12432 Emerald Coast ParkwayKIDS NIGHT OUT - U.S. Gold gives parents the opportunity to enjoy some time while their child spends a few hours having a great time free playing in the gym. This is a very popular event and easily maxes out so arrive on time if you want a spot! Children should come after being fed dinner. Every Friday evening- 6:30-9:30
http://destingymnastics.com/kids-daynight-outs/
Located in the heart of Destin right on Highway 98, The Track provides action packed family fun with 5 go-kart tracks, mini golf, blaster boats, thrill rides like the SkyFlyer & Hurricane 360, kiddie rides, an arcade & more!
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The Track - Destin
1125 US-98Located in the heart of Destin right on Highway 98, The Track provides action packed family fun with 5 go-kart tracks, mini golf, blaster boats, thrill rides like the SkyFlyer & Hurricane 360, kiddie rides, an arcade & more!
The park is primarily a water park, with over forty water attractions. The park also features several thrill ride attractions and a miniature golf course
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Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park
1007 US-98The park is primarily a water park, with over forty water attractions. The park also features several thrill ride attractions and a miniature golf course