Food scene (close to the condo)
Within a mile from the condo
0.3 miles from the condo. Great food and drinks. Medium priced. Indoor and outdoor dining. Special occasions can be accommodated.
40 locals recommend
790 on the Gulf Restaurant
14073 Scenic Hwy 980.3 miles from the condo. Great food and drinks. Medium priced. Indoor and outdoor dining. Special occasions can be accommodated.
Very tourist oriented, so prices are on the high side. Specializes in seafood with a fantastic view of the gulf.
117 locals recommend
Crab Trap Destin
3500 Scenic Hwy 98Very tourist oriented, so prices are on the high side. Specializes in seafood with a fantastic view of the gulf.
Camille's at Crystal Beach
2931 Scenic Hwy 98Great sushi across the street from the gulf.
Seafood with lot's of TV's to watch your favorite game.
12 locals recommend
O'Quigley's Seafood Steamer & Oyster Sports Bar
34940 Emerald Coast PkwySeafood with lot's of TV's to watch your favorite game.
Upscale American restaurant features a romantic coastal setting with a deck.
Located in Henderson Inn about 1⁄4 mile West of the condo.
beachwalkcafe.com
30 locals recommend
Beach Walk Cafe
2700 Scenic Hwy 98Upscale American restaurant features a romantic coastal setting with a deck.
Located in Henderson Inn about 1⁄4 mile West of the condo.
beachwalkcafe.com
Family outing
Enjoy food, beverages and bowl in an underwater atmosphere.
58 locals recommend
Uncle Buck's Fish Bowl and Grill
4251 Legendary DrEnjoy food, beverages and bowl in an underwater atmosphere.
A large water park that the kids will love. Adults can take it easy in the lazy river.
314 locals recommend
Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park
1007 US-98A large water park that the kids will love. Adults can take it easy in the lazy river.
The Track - Destin
1125 US-98A small amusement park with a go-cart track and put-put golf.
Explore Destin Florida’s rich history while gazing upon real artifacts from Destin’s past including the only enduring seine fishing boat, antique rods and reels, the old Destin post office and more. The photos speak volumes about times past. 850-837-6611.
49 locals recommend
Destin History & Fishing Museum
108 Stahlman AveExplore Destin Florida’s rich history while gazing upon real artifacts from Destin’s past including the only enduring seine fishing boat, antique rods and reels, the old Destin post office and more. The photos speak volumes about times past. 850-837-6611.
Air Force Armament Museum
100 Museum DrHistoric planes available for touring.
Neighborhoods
Crystal Beach is the center is the attractions here. Snowy white and like sugar under your feet.
Not only that, there are all the shopping and dining amenities that a modern traveler expects to find.
68 locals recommend
Miramar Beach
Crystal Beach is the center is the attractions here. Snowy white and like sugar under your feet.
Not only that, there are all the shopping and dining amenities that a modern traveler expects to find.
Shopping and restaurants in a small village-like atmosphere. Climbing and zip-lines for the kids. Bars and live music for the adults. Colette likes the daiquiri bar :)
108 locals recommend
Baytowne Wharf Boulevard
Shopping and restaurants in a small village-like atmosphere. Climbing and zip-lines for the kids. Bars and live music for the adults. Colette likes the daiquiri bar :)
Destin is known as the 'World's Luckiest Fishing Village' and is home to the largest fishing fleet in the state of Florida. Many charter boats offer half day and full day excursions. Also in the harbor area are glass bottom boats, dolphin cruises, and jet/pontoon boats rentals and Harborwalk village is always hosting events.
223 locals recommend
Destin
Destin is known as the 'World's Luckiest Fishing Village' and is home to the largest fishing fleet in the state of Florida. Many charter boats offer half day and full day excursions. Also in the harbor area are glass bottom boats, dolphin cruises, and jet/pontoon boats rentals and Harborwalk village is always hosting events.
Shopping
Over 100 designer outlet stores. In fact, Silver Sands is the largest designer outlet mall in America! Just a few of the stores are: Polo Ralph Lauren, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, Liz Claiborne, Tommy Hilfiger, Coach, Nike, Reebok, and Saks Fifth Avenue. Some of the restaurants include Panera Bread, Carabba's Italian Grill and Cheeseburger in Paradise.
462 locals recommend
Silver Sands Premium Outlets
10562 Emerald Coast Pkwy WOver 100 designer outlet stores. In fact, Silver Sands is the largest designer outlet mall in America! Just a few of the stores are: Polo Ralph Lauren, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, Liz Claiborne, Tommy Hilfiger, Coach, Nike, Reebok, and Saks Fifth Avenue. Some of the restaurants include Panera Bread, Carabba's Italian Grill and Cheeseburger in Paradise.
An outdoor mall 0.9 mile north of the condo. Some of the stores include American Eagle, Ann Taylor, Belk, Books-A-Million, Maui Nix Surf shop and Bass Pro Shop. For the latest movies there is an AMC Motion Pictures theater. In center court everyone always has fun at the random 'pop up' water fountain that kids young and old enjoy playing in. There is also a playground area for the kids. Some of the great restaurants include: Smash Burger, Chipotle Grill, Panera Bread, and Johnny Rockets.
305 locals recommend
Destin Commons
4100 Legendary DrAn outdoor mall 0.9 mile north of the condo. Some of the stores include American Eagle, Ann Taylor, Belk, Books-A-Million, Maui Nix Surf shop and Bass Pro Shop. For the latest movies there is an AMC Motion Pictures theater. In center court everyone always has fun at the random 'pop up' water fountain that kids young and old enjoy playing in. There is also a playground area for the kids. Some of the great restaurants include: Smash Burger, Chipotle Grill, Panera Bread, and Johnny Rockets.
Features stores such as Billabong, Brooks Brother County Club, Coldwater Creek, J.Crew at-the-beach and Tommy Bahama's Emporium. Great dining can be found at PF Changs, Flemings, Cantina Laredo and Mitchell's Fish Market.
71 locals recommend
Grand Boulevard Farmer's Market
600 Grand BlvdFeatures stores such as Billabong, Brooks Brother County Club, Coldwater Creek, J.Crew at-the-beach and Tommy Bahama's Emporium. Great dining can be found at PF Changs, Flemings, Cantina Laredo and Mitchell's Fish Market.
Sightseeing
In the heart of Destin, between the downtown and Crystal Beach communities, rests our Henderson State Park, encompassing more than 6,000 feet of natural scenic shoreline and the emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico on its edge. Guests enjoy several pavilions for picnicking and grilling. The nature trail, including a playground for the kids bestows visitors a rare peek at the coastal dune ecosystem and abundant wildlife.
208 locals recommend
Henderson Beach State Park
Emerald Coast PkwyIn the heart of Destin, between the downtown and Crystal Beach communities, rests our Henderson State Park, encompassing more than 6,000 feet of natural scenic shoreline and the emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico on its edge. Guests enjoy several pavilions for picnicking and grilling. The nature trail, including a playground for the kids bestows visitors a rare peek at the coastal dune ecosystem and abundant wildlife.
Crystal clear spring-fed water lets you see the bottom anywhere. Swimming area, scuba into underwater caves, but be aware, the water is 68-72 degrees.
About 1 hour from the condo.
39 locals recommend
Morrison Springs County Park
874 Morrison Springs RdCrystal clear spring-fed water lets you see the bottom anywhere. Swimming area, scuba into underwater caves, but be aware, the water is 68-72 degrees.
About 1 hour from the condo.
Italian food
Gourmet level food in a relaxed, casual atmosphere. Pricey, but worth it. Emeril is occasionally spotted working there.
61 locals recommend
Emeril's Coastal Italian
435 Grand BlvdGourmet level food in a relaxed, casual atmosphere. Pricey, but worth it. Emeril is occasionally spotted working there.
Family-friendly serves wood-fired pizza & Italian standards in busy, checked-tablecloth digs.
38 locals recommend
Fat Clemenzas
12273 US-98Family-friendly serves wood-fired pizza & Italian standards in busy, checked-tablecloth digs.
Serving classic Italian dishes from family recipes.
Lafamigliadestin.com
12 locals recommend
La Famiglia italian restaurant
16055 Emerald Coast PkwyServing classic Italian dishes from family recipes.
Lafamigliadestin.com
Italian eatery serving pasta, veal & other standards in elegant environs with wood & stone accents.
eatmimmos.com
Comment: One of the best Italian restaurants in town. Owned by an Italian husband and wife; very authentic Italian food.
76 locals recommend
Mimmo's Ristorante Italiano
979 U.S. 98Italian eatery serving pasta, veal & other standards in elegant environs with wood & stone accents.
eatmimmos.com
Comment: One of the best Italian restaurants in town. Owned by an Italian husband and wife; very authentic Italian food.
Hip, new Italian restaurant close to the condo. Daily lunch specials.
37 locals recommend
Pazzo Italiano
34904 Emerald Coast PkwyHip, new Italian restaurant close to the condo. Daily lunch specials.
Seafood
Sit right on the water and enjoy the best and freshest local seafood. This is an absolute favorite of ours, especially the "boat run" shrimp. This Dewey's is better than the one on the harbor.
104 locals recommend
Dewey Destin's Seafood Restaurant
9 Calhoun AveSit right on the water and enjoy the best and freshest local seafood. This is an absolute favorite of ours, especially the "boat run" shrimp. This Dewey's is better than the one on the harbor.