Your Local Concierge
Our favorite places to eat, play and relax around Destin and Miramar Beach, picked by the people who host your stay.
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Our go-to Italian spot in Destin. Wood-fired pizzas, classic Italian dishes and a relaxed, friendly dining room that never misses.
Local tip: Try the pizza bianca and the beet salad. It is a quick drive from the Gulf Terrace and Southbay homes.
Our favorite special-occasion dinner. Fresh Gulf seafood, prime steaks, an award-winning wine list and a lively martini lounge, just outside Sandestin.
Local tip: Dinner only, from 5 pm. Book ahead on weekends and save room for the chocolate hazelnut cake. A short drive from Bahia Breeze.
A longtime Destin classic right on the sand, serving seafood with big Gulf views. Easy, casual and perfect after a beach day.
Local tip: Ask for a table on the deck around sunset.
Harborfront seafood and oysters with a big outdoor deck overlooking Destin Harbor and the boats coming in.
Local tip: Popular at dinner in season, so arrive early or plan a late lunch.
A one-of-a-kind Destin landmark with walls covered in signed dollar bills, steaks, Irish fare and live music most nights.
Local tip: Fun for a group. Expect a wait on summer evenings.
A local breakfast favorite with fresh donuts, pastries and hearty diner-style breakfasts.
Local tip: Mornings get busy. Grab a box of donuts to go if the line is long.
A wide, shallow sandbar on the bay side of the Destin Bridge where boats anchor and people wade and float. You can only reach it by boat.
Local tip: Strong currents run in the channel beside it. Stay near your boat, keep kids in life jackets and never swim out from shore.
Relaxed dolphin-watching trips from Destin Harbor, including sunset cruises. An easy outing for all ages.
Local tip: Book the sunset trip for the best light, and confirm the departure dock when you reserve.
Destin's famous fishing fleet. Shared party boats include rods and bait, while private charters take your group wherever you want to fish.
Local tip: Book ahead in summer and ask what is included, such as licenses, fish cleaning and the crew tip.
Tall white dunes, natural shoreline and boardwalks to the sand, with picnic pavilions, restrooms and showers for a full beach day.
Local tip: Florida State Parks lists a vehicle fee and day-use reservation. Check the park page before you go.
A county park and public beach access with casual restaurants, shops, a playground, a splash pad and sand volleyball right on the Gulf.
Local tip: Free parking and public restrooms. In summer there are fireworks on Wednesday nights.
A sandy point at the mouth of Destin Harbor with views of the East Pass and the boats coming and going. Great for a walk and photos.
Local tip: Parking is about $5 an hour and the city is still developing the park. Do not swim near the pass, where currents are strong.
Waterfront restaurants, bars and shops along the harbor boardwalk, with live music and events in the warmer months.
Local tip: Check the event calendar for fireworks nights, and arrive early for parking.
A colorful lagoon-side village inside Sandestin with shops, restaurants, bars and free concerts and movie nights through the year.
Local tip: An easy walk from Bahia Breeze. Check the events calendar before you go.
Dolphins, sea lions, penguins, sea turtles and alligators, plus a rescue center that teaches kids about local sea life.
Local tip: Hands-on animal encounters are booked separately, so reserve ahead.
Destin's summer water park with tall slides, a wave pool and lazy river, plus mini golf and the Skycoaster.
Local tip: Seasonal. Check opening dates and ride height rules before you go.
Free museum with historic aircraft and weapons displays inside, and an outdoor airpark of planes to walk among.
Local tip: Free admission, open daily 9 am to 5 pm. It sits outside the base gate, so no base pass is needed.
A hands-on science museum for kids, packed with interactive exhibits. A great plan for a rainy afternoon.
Local tip: Check the website for current hours and special events.
An open-air shopping center with palm-lined streets, popular stores, casual dining and a movie theater.
Local tip: Nice in the evening when the string lights come on.
Two shopping stops close together: Grand Boulevard's boutiques, restaurants and movie theater, and the 100-plus stores at Silver Sands Premium Outlets.
Local tip: Plan them as two stops and check holiday hours.
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Places checked against their official websites in October 2026. Hours, prices and events change, so confirm before you go.
Good to Know
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