Food scene
The Surf Hut
551 Scenic Gulf DrRestaurant right on the beach very close to the house.
Cajun style food but we've found to be our favorite place to order hamburgers and bring back to the house. Yummy!
60 locals recommend
Kenny D's
2964 Scenic Gulf DrCajun style food but we've found to be our favorite place to order hamburgers and bring back to the house. Yummy!
Can't come to the area and not go to McGuires. Plan for a wait.
318 locals recommend
McGuire's Irish Pub of Destin
33 US-98Can't come to the area and not go to McGuires. Plan for a wait.
Boshamps Seafood and Oyster House
414 Harbor BlvdDelicious food, live music, on the water
Parlor doughnuts
9375 Emerald Coast PkwyGo pretty early. They will sell out.
Shopping
Silver Sands Premium Outlets
10562 Emerald Coast Pkwy WRight across the street from Gulfside Cottages
Grand Boulevard Farmer's Market
600 Grand BlvdSightseeing
Super fun shops, stuff for kids to do, waterfront dining, live music, fireworks. You can also take a sunset dolphin cruise from there.
295 locals recommend
HarborWalk Village
34 Harbor BlvdSuper fun shops, stuff for kids to do, waterfront dining, live music, fireworks. You can also take a sunset dolphin cruise from there.
Village of Baytowne Wharf
9300 Baytowne Wharf BlvdArcade, shops, food, fun for kids