Guidebook for Niceville/Destin

Jennifer
Guidebook for Niceville/Destin

Food scene

Delicious food, wine, cocktails and the view is wonderful! We especially love their flatbreads, oysters, grilled romaine salad, and the kids think their Mac and cheese is the best!
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The Wharf 850
821 Bayshore Dr
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Delicious food, wine, cocktails and the view is wonderful! We especially love their flatbreads, oysters, grilled romaine salad, and the kids think their Mac and cheese is the best!
Great lunch/dinner spot, drinks, and waterviews.
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The Locals Eatery
113 W John Sims Pkwy
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Great lunch/dinner spot, drinks, and waterviews.
Local spot for food and drink. Located in the marina in Bluewater Bay subdivision.
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L J Schooners Dockside Restaurant
290 Yacht Club Dr
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Local spot for food and drink. Located in the marina in Bluewater Bay subdivision.
Delicious Italian food and wine in a quaint and cozy converted home. If you can’t get a reservation they do take out!
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TradeWinds Italian Restaurant
205 Government Ave
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Delicious Italian food and wine in a quaint and cozy converted home. If you can’t get a reservation they do take out!
If you like oysters and Fish tacos with a beverage and a view? Then this is your place! Local hangout.
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Doc's Oyster Bar
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If you like oysters and Fish tacos with a beverage and a view? Then this is your place! Local hangout.
Great grouper dishes , cocktails, and more
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Basil & Baxter's Kitchen and Cocktails
714 Howell Rd
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Great grouper dishes , cocktails, and more
Old fashioned arcade games, coffees, loads of midwestern ice creams, and a fun and busy atmosphere!
Honeybee Ice Cream and Arcade
703 E John Sims Pkwy
Old fashioned arcade games, coffees, loads of midwestern ice creams, and a fun and busy atmosphere!
Great take out spot. Pad Thai and Tom Kha soup are great, and the cream cheese wontons are super yummy. They also offer dine in.
Sawadee Thai Cuisine
1111 E John Sims Pkwy
Great take out spot. Pad Thai and Tom Kha soup are great, and the cream cheese wontons are super yummy. They also offer dine in.
Delicious Italian food in Destin
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Pazzo Italiano
34904 Emerald Coast Pkwy
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Delicious Italian food in Destin
Great place to grab a bite or a beverage. They offer boat rentals and seaplane rides seasonally. There's also a gift shop on site. Just on the other side of the bridge.
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LuLu's Destin
4607 Legendary Marina Dr
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Great place to grab a bite or a beverage. They offer boat rentals and seaplane rides seasonally. There's also a gift shop on site. Just on the other side of the bridge.
Our favorite date night spot. Delicious seafood, wine, cocktails. Florida Casual dining with waterview. Go for the early bird specials!
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Marina Cafe
404 Harbor Blvd
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Our favorite date night spot. Delicious seafood, wine, cocktails. Florida Casual dining with waterview. Go for the early bird specials!
Delicious European pastries and the beloved macaron! They also offer a delicious lunch. Not currently open on weekends. Let them know you're staying at the Niceville Guest Suite and you might get a sweet treat!
The macaron chef
743 Racetrack Rd NW
Delicious European pastries and the beloved macaron! They also offer a delicious lunch. Not currently open on weekends. Let them know you're staying at the Niceville Guest Suite and you might get a sweet treat!
Have a sweet tooth? They even deliver!
Crumbl Cookies - Niceville
1552 John Sims Parkway
Have a sweet tooth? They even deliver!

Nature Trail

Wonderful place to stroll, jog, or bring a tube and go tubing along the river
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Turkey Creek Park
340 W John Sims Pkwy
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Wonderful place to stroll, jog, or bring a tube and go tubing along the river

Where to Enjoy Nature

Great place to explore, hike, rent kayaks, and picnic.
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I-Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park
4281 FL-20
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Great place to explore, hike, rent kayaks, and picnic.
Home of the Camilla festival each year, this state park is filled with natural flora and fauna and is also a popular wedding location.
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Eden Gardens State Park
Eden Garden State Park Road
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Home of the Camilla festival each year, this state park is filled with natural flora and fauna and is also a popular wedding location.

Coffee

Black Rifle Coffee
510 W John Sims Pkwy
Great coffee and pastries
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Tango 3 Coffee
4546 E Hwy 20
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Great coffee and pastries
Great place to grab a coffee and pastry
MJ’s Place
772 John Sims Parkway
Great place to grab a coffee and pastry
Military family owned coffee shop, new to the area 2023
Suncoast Coffee, LLC.
Military family owned coffee shop, new to the area 2023

Brewery

Very popular local spot for pint or two, indoor or outdoor seating, and rotating food trucks. Live music on weekends. Go early to find a place to park or park at Publix and walk over if the weather is nice and you’re feeling like a nice walk.
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3rd Planet Brewing - Launchpad
120 Partin Dr N
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Very popular local spot for pint or two, indoor or outdoor seating, and rotating food trucks. Live music on weekends. Go early to find a place to park or park at Publix and walk over if the weather is nice and you’re feeling like a nice walk.
Food and Drink
Strange Colt Brewery
John Sims Parkway
Food and Drink
Small local brewery
Bayou Brewing Company
Small local brewery

Art

Local artists paintings and works are featured here to view and for purchase. The photo is a piece of art by local artist, Charlotte Arnold. You'll see her sketch "Pete the Pelican" in the guest suite living area!
Artful Things Niceville
1087 E John Sims Pkwy
Local artists paintings and works are featured here to view and for purchase. The photo is a piece of art by local artist, Charlotte Arnold. You'll see her sketch "Pete the Pelican" in the guest suite living area!

Beach

Beautiful beach views, soak up the sun and enjoy the quartz crystal sand on the Emerald Coast. They do charge a small entrance fee and will close if they reach occupancy. Go early or late. No alcohol allowed.
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Henderson Beach State Park
Emerald Coast Pkwy
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Beautiful beach views, soak up the sun and enjoy the quartz crystal sand on the Emerald Coast. They do charge a small entrance fee and will close if they reach occupancy. Go early or late. No alcohol allowed.
Excellent place to grab a drink, bite, and enjoy the beach. Parking can be challenging if going during peak hours.
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Pompano Joe's
2237 Scenic Gulf Dr
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Excellent place to grab a drink, bite, and enjoy the beach. Parking can be challenging if going during peak hours.
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Public Beach Access - #49 @ Pompano Joe's
2375 Scenic Gulf Dr
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Go for lunch and walk the pier, fish, or explore the beach!
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Angler's Beachside Grill
1030 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE
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Go for lunch and walk the pier, fish, or explore the beach!