Guidebook for Destin
Sightseeing
Hard to put a category on this. For $65 each, plus a recommended 20% tip, we took a 6 hour trip 25 miles out. Everyone caught fish! They cleaned the fish for us, and it was absolutely delicious.
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Olin Marler's Dolphin Cruises & Fishing Charters
102 Harbor BlvdHard to put a category on this. For $65 each, plus a recommended 20% tip, we took a 6 hour trip 25 miles out. Everyone caught fish! They cleaned the fish for us, and it was absolutely delicious.
Fascinating place, if you like this sort of thing, or even if you don't. Good for a rainy day. Some exhibits outside, but many inside as well.
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Músaem Armamint an Fhórsa Aeráide
100 Museum DrFascinating place, if you like this sort of thing, or even if you don't. Good for a rainy day. Some exhibits outside, but many inside as well.
The Truman movie as filmed here. Architecture very interesting and lots of artsy shops. A good day trip, primarily for adults.
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Seaside
The Truman movie as filmed here. Architecture very interesting and lots of artsy shops. A good day trip, primarily for adults.
Entertainment & Activities
Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park
1007 US-98The kids like this.
Shopping
Nice outlet mall, includes Coach, Nike, Clark's, and many others.
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Silver Sands Premium Outlets
10562 Emerald Coast Pkwy WNice outlet mall, includes Coach, Nike, Clark's, and many others.
Excellent Thrift if you hit it at the right time. Check out the boutique upstairs if they are staffed.
Haven House Thrift Store
12381 US-98Excellent Thrift if you hit it at the right time. Check out the boutique upstairs if they are staffed.
Ava's Attic
12889 Emerald Coast ParkwayExcellent consignment shop, furniture and clothing.
Food Scene
Excellent food. Get there at 5:30 for the 2 for 1 entree specials, but make a reservation. Great view, fine dining.
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Marina Cafe
404 Harbor BlvdExcellent food. Get there at 5:30 for the 2 for 1 entree specials, but make a reservation. Great view, fine dining.
Mimmo's Ristorante Italiano
979 U.S. 98Excellent Italian, a little pricey.
On the right as you leave Gulf Shore Drive, eclectic decor, often offering live music and great food. Crab cakes a favorite.
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Bric à Brac
824 Gulf Shore DrOn the right as you leave Gulf Shore Drive, eclectic decor, often offering live music and great food. Crab cakes a favorite.
Everything Else
Winn-Dixie
981 US-98Closest grocery store. Use the loyalty card on the fridge.
Publix Pharmacy at Paradise Key
4425 Commons Dr EAn alternative grocery.
The Fresh Market
4495 Commons Dr WWhen you want organic and ready prepared good food.
Local favorite, since expanded to a few locations.
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Donut Hole Bakery Cafe
635 Harbor BlvdLocal favorite, since expanded to a few locations.
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation
4323 Commons Dr WOur local cultural venue.
Essentials
Excellent prepared foods. The crab cakes and spicy sauce are to die for, as they should be for $9.99 each.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
34930 Emerald Coast PkwyExcellent prepared foods. The crab cakes and spicy sauce are to die for, as they should be for $9.99 each.
Whole Foods Market
4402 Legendary Dr