Shana’s guidebook
Sightseeing
In order to get the most out of Crab Island you should consider booking a pontoon boat. There are also ferries to Crab Island as well so that you can access the bars and floating food stands! Make sure you take sunscreen and a credit card or cash for the food stands and bars.
Here are some links for the ferries:
crabislandshuttleboat.com
https://crabislandwatertaxi.com/
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Crab Island Cruises
In order to get the most out of Crab Island you should consider booking a pontoon boat. There are also ferries to Crab Island as well so that you can access the bars and floating food stands! Make sure you take sunscreen and a credit card or cash for the food stands and bars.
Here are some links for the ferries:
crabislandshuttleboat.com
https://crabislandwatertaxi.com/
Nice beach with restrooms and rinsing stations.
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Henderson Beach State Park
Emerald Coast PkwyNice beach with restrooms and rinsing stations.
Beautiful views and amazing fishing!
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Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier
1030 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEBeautiful views and amazing fishing!
Entertainment
This place is great for seeing dolphins and marine life!
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Gulfarium Gift Shop
1010 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEThis place is great for seeing dolphins and marine life!
If you are looking for something a little different this location is very near our home and offers the opportunity to throw hatchets at targets! Nice adult evening out!
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The Rachet Hatchet
304 Perry Ave SEIf you are looking for something a little different this location is very near our home and offers the opportunity to throw hatchets at targets! Nice adult evening out!
If we happen to have a rainy day while you are here and you want a fun-filled day for the family with indoor activities try this place!
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Emerald Coast Science Center
31 Memorial Pkwy SWIf we happen to have a rainy day while you are here and you want a fun-filled day for the family with indoor activities try this place!
Take the kids here for laser tag, go-carts and mini-golf!
http://wwazone.com/
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Wild Willy's Adventure Zone
1306 Miracle Strip Pkwy SETake the kids here for laser tag, go-carts and mini-golf!
http://wwazone.com/
Local waterpark, great family fun!
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Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park
1007 US-98Local waterpark, great family fun!
Food scene
Great place to walk the waterfront, see fireworks at night and grab a bite to eat!
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HarborWalk Village
34 Harbor BlvdGreat place to walk the waterfront, see fireworks at night and grab a bite to eat!
Very casual low key bar with outdoor seating, live music. Bar food consists of items such as fried pickles, pretzels, grilled cheese, pizza.
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KC's Sandbar & Grille
190 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEVery casual low key bar with outdoor seating, live music. Bar food consists of items such as fried pickles, pretzels, grilled cheese, pizza.
Low key casual place for amazing oysters! The Cajun Oysters are outstanding. They also serve sandwiches, salads and soup!
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Rick's Crab Trap
178 Eglin Pkwy NELow key casual place for amazing oysters! The Cajun Oysters are outstanding. They also serve sandwiches, salads and soup!
Low key oyster bar with amazing gumbo as well. This place is a little bit of a drive but it has an open air deck on Toms Bayou which has amazing views! Order the oyster combo with my favorite the Black and Blue Oysters!
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Doc's Oyster Bar
Low key oyster bar with amazing gumbo as well. This place is a little bit of a drive but it has an open air deck on Toms Bayou which has amazing views! Order the oyster combo with my favorite the Black and Blue Oysters!
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Going to Destin and Crab Island in the Summer
If you plan to visit Crab Island during your trip make sure to go early in the AM before the traffic becomes heavy. If you will until lunchtime the traffic will take you an hour to go 6 miles.
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Crab Island
The ferries and Crab Island Boat rentals book very early. If you are arriving and decide you want to take a pontoon or a water ferry book it as soon as you arrive as they sell out early.