Valerie's Guidebook for The Pointe and Inlet Beach
Food scene
No matter what you’re in the mood for, you can find probably it within walking distance! The majority of all the below listings are within walking and biking distance. The restaurants listed toward the end may require a car, but they are worth the trip!
Located on site at The Pointe, this is the perfect spot for breakfast and lunch. And literally just two minutes from your door. It’s a favorite for both locals and tourists like, and they tend to stay very busy!
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Big Bad Breakfast
10711 E County Hwy 30ALocated on site at The Pointe, this is the perfect spot for breakfast and lunch. And literally just two minutes from your door. It’s a favorite for both locals and tourists like, and they tend to stay very busy!
Rosemary Beach, Fine dining.This restaurant is extremely popular and stays pretty well booked up. This is one of the few restaurants in Santa Rosa Beach area that requires reservations, so be sure to call them and make your reservation well in advance if possible.
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Restaurant Paradis
82 S Barrett SquareRosemary Beach, Fine dining.This restaurant is extremely popular and stays pretty well booked up. This is one of the few restaurants in Santa Rosa Beach area that requires reservations, so be sure to call them and make your reservation well in advance if possible.
Rosemary Beach. They do not take reservations, first come first serve, and during the summer months there is typically a wait.… It is a lovely little restaurant with both indoor and outdoor covered seating in the courtyard.
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Edward's Fine Food And Wine
66 Main StRosemary Beach. They do not take reservations, first come first serve, and during the summer months there is typically a wait.… It is a lovely little restaurant with both indoor and outdoor covered seating in the courtyard.
Rosemary Beach. The perfect spot for dessert, a glass of wine, and/or a light dinner.
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La Crema Tapas & Chocolate
38 Main StRosemary Beach. The perfect spot for dessert, a glass of wine, and/or a light dinner.
Rosemary Beach, Fine dining and most tables have a great view.  they also have a fabulous bar… The bar and indoor dining area often has live piano music.
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Havana Beach Bar & Grill
63 Main StRosemary Beach, Fine dining and most tables have a great view.  they also have a fabulous bar… The bar and indoor dining area often has live piano music.
Cowgirl Kitchen
54 Main StRosemary Beach
Amavida Coffee and Tea
104 N Barrett SquareRosemary Beach
Summer Kitchen Cafe
78 Main StRosemary Beach
Rosemary Beach, Fine dining. They also have a lovely little rooftop bar.
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Pescado Seafood Grill & Rooftop Bar
74 Town Hall RdRosemary Beach, Fine dining. They also have a lovely little rooftop bar.
Exactly across the street from The Pointe, Shades is a favorite for a casual dinner or lunch, or to catch the game and enjoy a few beers.
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Shades Bar & Grill
10952 E County Hwy 30AExactly across the street from The Pointe, Shades is a favorite for a casual dinner or lunch, or to catch the game and enjoy a few beers.
amici 30A Italian Kitchen
12805 US-9830Avenue
Barbacoa Mexican Grill
12805 US-9830Avenue
30Avenue, Fine dining. Just on the other side of Highway 98.
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Cuvee 30A
12805 US-9830Avenue, Fine dining. Just on the other side of Highway 98.
30A Burger
12805 US-9830Avenue
amigos 30A Mexican Kitchen
30Avenue
Goatfeathers at 30Avenue
30Avenue
Literally a few minutes walking distance, or a 2 minute drive by car… Donut Hole is a favorite with both locals and tourists alike for a delicious diner style breakfast or lunch, and of course a wonderful selection of donuts!
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Donut Hole
12983 US-98Literally a few minutes walking distance, or a 2 minute drive by car… Donut Hole is a favorite with both locals and tourists alike for a delicious diner style breakfast or lunch, and of course a wonderful selection of donuts!
Pizza by the Sea at Seacrest Beach
10343 E County Hwy 30ASeacrest
Starbucks
14700 Front Beach RdSeacrest
Creative Crepes
10343 E County Hwy 30ASeacrest
Seacrest Sundries
10343 E County Hwy 30ASeacrest
Ticheli's Pizza
10343 E County Hwy 30ASeacrest
La Cocina
10343 E County Hwy 30ASeacrest
Lola Coastal Italian
10343 East County Highway 30ASeacrest
George's At Alys Beach
30 Castle Harbour DrAlys Beach
The Citizen
20 Mark Twain LaneAlys Beach, Fine dining and one of my favorites.
Alys Beach. Delicious and healthy raw foods and drinks. There’s a super cute little playground just next to Raw and Juicy for the little ones.
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Raw & Juicy
147 West La Garza LaneAlys Beach. Delicious and healthy raw foods and drinks. There’s a super cute little playground just next to Raw and Juicy for the little ones.
NEAT Tasting Room & Bottle Shop
11 Castle Harbour DrAlys Beach
Shaka Sushi and Noodle Bar
13625 U.S. 98Inlet Beach
Bayou Bill's Crab House
23100 Front Beach RdPanama City Beach, just 5 minutes drive
New Jin Jin Buffet
23038 Panama City Beach ParkwayPanama City Beach, Just 4 minutes drive
Rosemary Beach, and a favorite for the kiddos! All sorts of sweet treats and ice cream.
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The Sugar Shak
5 Main StRosemary Beach, and a favorite for the kiddos! All sorts of sweet treats and ice cream.
Old Florida Fish House
33 Heron's Watch WayBud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar
2236 E W County Hwy 30ASeaside
Great Southern Cafe
83 Central SquareSeaside
Cafe Thirty-A
3899 E County Hwy 30AMeltdown On 30A
2235 E County Hwy 30ASeaside, Super casual eats
Barefoot Barbeque
2221 E County Hwy 30ASeaside, super casual eats
Wild Bill's Beach Dogs
2235 East County Highway 30ASeaside, super casual eats
This one is a good 30 minute drive, but oh so delicious!
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Basmati's Asian Cuisine
3295 W County Hwy 30AThis one is a good 30 minute drive, but oh so delicious!
Watercolor, Fine dining. Delicious food with a spectacular view.
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FOOW- Fish Out of Water Restaurant
34 Goldenrod CirWatercolor, Fine dining. Delicious food with a spectacular view.
Yum, Yum, and more Yum! Belgian chocolate dipped frozen bananas and ice cream bars, ice cream sodas and boozy floats, beer and wine by the glass. Perfect spot for treats for both adults and kids alike!
Nigels30a
124 Quincy CircleYum, Yum, and more Yum! Belgian chocolate dipped frozen bananas and ice cream bars, ice cream sodas and boozy floats, beer and wine by the glass. Perfect spot for treats for both adults and kids alike!
Gallion's is a new approachable upscale restaurant and cocktail lounge located on iconic Barrett Square in the heart of Rosemary Beach along Scenic Highway 30A. This restaurant is for age 18 and up only.
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Gallion's
104 North Barrett SquareGallion's is a new approachable upscale restaurant and cocktail lounge located on iconic Barrett Square in the heart of Rosemary Beach along Scenic Highway 30A. This restaurant is for age 18 and up only.
Nearby Parks, State Parks, and Hiking and Biking Trails
Conservation Park
100 Conservation DriveCamp Helen State Park
23937 Panama City Beach PkwyEden Gardens State Park
Eden Garden State Park RoadNightlife
OK, so it’s not Miami or Atlanta… But that’s why you’re here, right? There are several local/nearby pubs, bars, upscale bars, and numerous restaurants and others with live music. It’s the perfect nighttime touch for our beautiful beach community!
Havana has a beautiful rooftop bar, which is the perfect spot to enjoy the evening breezes and a glass of wine or a cocktail! if the weather is not perfect, they also have a great indoor bar with appetizers and such.
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Havana Beach Bar & Grill
63 Main StHavana has a beautiful rooftop bar, which is the perfect spot to enjoy the evening breezes and a glass of wine or a cocktail! if the weather is not perfect, they also have a great indoor bar with appetizers and such.
Restaurant Paradis has a lovely quaint little bar area that is perfect for a romantic night out, or a small group of friends to enjoy a few cocktails.
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Restaurant Paradis
82 S Barrett SquareRestaurant Paradis has a lovely quaint little bar area that is perfect for a romantic night out, or a small group of friends to enjoy a few cocktails.
Featuring a 30 Perlick tap system along an air cooled line, this is the coldest beer in town. They Offer a multitude of craft beers on tap, as free Wi-Fi, Multiple televisions, and the occasional live performer. Best of all, it’s walking distance.
Beach and Brew on 30A
10343 E County Hwy 30AFeaturing a 30 Perlick tap system along an air cooled line, this is the coldest beer in town. They Offer a multitude of craft beers on tap, as free Wi-Fi, Multiple televisions, and the occasional live performer. Best of all, it’s walking distance.
Enjoy the light breeze and amazing sunset views from Bud & Alley’s rooftop bar in Seaside.
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Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar
2236 E W County Hwy 30AEnjoy the light breeze and amazing sunset views from Bud & Alley’s rooftop bar in Seaside.
Live music and drinks, as well as dinner. It’s the perfect evening! Please note Red Bar accepts cash only, and they have an ATM.
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The Red Bar
70 Hotz AveLive music and drinks, as well as dinner. It’s the perfect evening! Please note Red Bar accepts cash only, and they have an ATM.
Just a short drive, they open at 11 AM, 7 days a week for lunch, dinner, wine, craft cocktails, and of course beer! 15+ beers on tap, all of which are brewed on site. It’s a fun spot, with darts, cornhole, and a giant sized Jenga all offered in the attached Tap Room. Children are welcome in the Tap Room. Winter months they close at 9 PM, Spring and summer they close at 10 PM.
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Grayton Beer Brewpub
170 E County Hwy 30AJust a short drive, they open at 11 AM, 7 days a week for lunch, dinner, wine, craft cocktails, and of course beer! 15+ beers on tap, all of which are brewed on site. It’s a fun spot, with darts, cornhole, and a giant sized Jenga all offered in the attached Tap Room. Children are welcome in the Tap Room. Winter months they close at 9 PM, Spring and summer they close at 10 PM.
One of the few true nightlife spots in the area! While many other locations are a bit calmer and close between 9 PM and 11 PM… AJ‘s is open until 1 AM, with plenty of live music, dancing, and drinking. This is a very casual spot, that also offers a full dinner menu.
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AJ's Grayton Beach
63 Defuniak StOne of the few true nightlife spots in the area! While many other locations are a bit calmer and close between 9 PM and 11 PM… AJ‘s is open until 1 AM, with plenty of live music, dancing, and drinking. This is a very casual spot, that also offers a full dinner menu.
Located in Rosemary Beach, this is another fun rooftop bar with beautiful views!
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Pescado Seafood Grill & Rooftop Bar
74 Town Hall RdLocated in Rosemary Beach, this is another fun rooftop bar with beautiful views!
Located over in Pier Park, this is a loud and lively and popular place! Live music, dancing, drinking… And yes, it’s from Nashville!
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Tootsie's Orchid Lounge-Panama City Beach
700 Pier Park DrLocated over in Pier Park, this is a loud and lively and popular place! Live music, dancing, drinking… And yes, it’s from Nashville!
Nearby Grocery Shopping
Destin Ice Market 30A
13063 US-98Publix Super Market at Ocean Park Pavilion
23026 Panama City Beach PkwyWinn-Dixie
17184 Front Beach RdPublix Super Market at Watersound Town Center
Nail Salons and Spas
Q Nail & Spa
23032 Panama City Beach PkwyPolished 30A Nail Bar
33 Hub LaneIndoor Family/Kid Fun Activities/Rainy Day Ideas
If you’re looking to have a fun time with the kiddos in addition to the beach and pool, we have numerous nearby places to visit. Perfect for those days when you want a break from the sun, or if the weather isn't cooperating.
Dave & Buster's
15701 L C Hilton Jr DrGulf World is more of an indoor/outdoor activity, but still a great idea for nearly any weather!
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Gulf World Marine Park
15412 Front Beach RdGulf World is more of an indoor/outdoor activity, but still a great idea for nearly any weather!
Royal Escape Rooms Pier Park
15801 L C Hilton Junior DriveJump-N-Slide
12700 Front Beach RdWonderWorks Panama City Beach
9910 Front Beach RdThe Grand Pier Park
500 S Pier Park DrEmerald Coast Mirror Maze
701 S Pier Park DrSkyWheel Panama City Beach
15700 L C Hilton Jr DrRipley's Believe It Or Not
9907 Front Beach RdJust Jump Trampoline Park
11220 Hutchison BlvdRock Paper Scissors 30A
37 Logan LnFun Outdoor Activities For Families and Kids
Nearby fun activities and attractions to do outdoors for families and children
Shipwreck Island Waterpark
12201 Hutchison BlvdUkruquzelelo lwabathakathi be-Sea Dragon
5325 N Lagoon DrCoconut Creek Family Fun Park
9807 Front Beach RdConservation Park
100 Conservation DriveDune Lake Trail
Dune Lake TrailCamp Helen State Park
23937 Panama City Beach Pkwy