Emerald Coast Guide
Destin
Destin has earned its reputation as one of the best beach destinations on the Gulf Coast — and it goes well beyond the famous white sand. From fresh-off-the-boat seafood at the harbor to boutique shopping, craft cocktails, and world-class fishing, this is a town with real depth. Explore the independent businesses that make Destin worth coming back to.
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The Henderson
Luxury beside the state park dunes
Baytowne Charters
Light-tackle bay fishing charters
Cloak and Dagger Escape Rooms
Themed private escape room adventures
Rum Runners
Dueling piano bar with tropical island vibes
Hammerhead’s Bar and Grille
Dockside seafood, burgers, and live music
Poppy’s Seafood Factory
Steamed seafood buckets and live music nightly
The Back Porch Seafood & Oyster House
Original Gulf seafood favorite at Pier Park
Aloha Surf Company
Surf and beach apparel at HarborWalk Village
Surfside Spa
Massage and wellness spa in Miramar Beach
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation
Nonprofit arts organization and cultural arts village
Destin History & Fishing Museum
Museum preserving Destin's founding and fishing history
Big Kahuna’s Water & Adventure Park
The Emerald Coast's largest water park
Bleu Tropics
Coastal jewelry and gifts at HarborWalk Village
Sunset Lifestyles
Family clothing and swimwear boutique
Xtreme H2O
Watersports rentals across from Crab Island
Serenity by the Sea Spa
Full-service resort spa and salon in Miramar Beach
Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village
Harborfront condo resort anchoring HarborWalk Village
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
Large Gulf-front resort with spa and golf in Miramar Beach
Henderson Beach Resort & Spa
Beachfront resort next to Henderson Beach State Park
Gilligan’s Watersports
Jet skis, pontoons, parasailing, and dolphin tours
Boshamps Seafood & Oyster House
Gulf-to-table Southern seafood on the Destin Harbor
Dewey Destin’s Harborside
Family-owned Gulf seafood on the Destin Harbor
Nonna’s Ristorante by Chef Tim Creehan
Chef-driven Italian dining overlooking Destin Harbor
Marina Cafe
Upscale harbor-view dining, steaks, and sushi
Boathouse Oyster Bar
Destin Harbor oyster bar and live music since the 1990s
Tailfins Waterfront Grill
Waterfront breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the harbor boardwalk
The Crab Trap
Casual Gulf-front seafood dining
Cafe Destin
All-day breakfast and brunch near the beach
Capriccio Cafe
Italian-style coffee shop and cafe
2 Birds Coffee + Cafe
Casual coffee and cafe near Seascape
Destin Ice Seafood Market & Deli
Fresh Gulf seafood market and deli since 1984
Destin Brewery
Small-batch craft brewery using local ingredients
Destin Party Boat Fishing (Destiny & Destin Princess)
Deep sea party boat fishing from Destin Harbor
Southern Star Dolphin Cruise
Glass-bottom boat dolphin cruises from HarborWalk Village
AJ’s Seafood and Oyster Bar
Gulf oysters and live music on Destin Harbor since 1984
Harry T’s Lighthouse
Harbor-view seafood and brunch at HarborWalk Village
Pelican & Pine
Gulf-to-table dining on the harbor
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