Guidebook for our area.
Sightseeing
Here you can watch performing dolphins, pet a dolphin or sea lion, feed a penguin, or hold a baby alligator.
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Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
1010 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEHere you can watch performing dolphins, pet a dolphin or sea lion, feed a penguin, or hold a baby alligator.
For $2 you can walk to the end of the pier and get a different perspective of the island. There are often dolphins, turtles, and sharks swimming under. There are always pelicans and herons.
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Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier
1030 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEFor $2 you can walk to the end of the pier and get a different perspective of the island. There are often dolphins, turtles, and sharks swimming under. There are always pelicans and herons.
Food Scene
Features all you can eat shrimp, and you can sit watching the beach.
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Floyd's Shrimp House
1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEFeatures all you can eat shrimp, and you can sit watching the beach.
Affordable fresh seafood within walking distance.
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Stewby's Seafood Shanty
235 Santa Rosa BlvdAffordable fresh seafood within walking distance.
The Gulf
1284 Marler AvenueFresh food in an amazing outdoor venue on the water.
Hightide Seafood Restaurant and Oyster Bar
1203 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEBest Place for Oysters
McGuire's Irish Pub of Destin
33 US-98A very unique experience!
Drinks & Nightlife
AJ's Oyster Shanty
108 Santa Rosa BlvdFUBAR Pizza Bar
114 Amberjack DrKC's Sandbar & Grille
190 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEEssentials
Good selection of groceries right across bridge.
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Publix Super Market at Shoppes at Paradise Pointe
251 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEGood selection of groceries right across bridge.
Stewby's Seafood Shanty
235 Santa Rosa BlvdLocal Fish Market
Cash's Liquors
106 Santa Rosa BlvdClosest liquor store within walking distance.
Alvin's Island Fort Walton Beach #9
1204 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEAll things beach!
Best selection of beers & spirits, right across bridge.
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Beach Liquors
247 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEBest selection of beers & spirits, right across bridge.
Amacebiso ngesixeko
Ukuhamba-hamba
FREE PARKING IS RARE IN DESTIN!
Most places on the Destin Harbor cost $10 to park and fill up fast. An Uber/Lyft is often quicker than driving and not much more after parking fees.
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White Sand Reflects the Sun. Pack Sun Block and Umbrella
Most people find they burn faster on our beaches. Take sun block and an umbrella to the beach. Rental umbrellas may be available behind most condos.
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Tours Fill Up Fast!
Plan ahead, booking dolphin, sunset, parasailing, snorkeling, and fishing tours ahead will guarantee your spot.