Historic St. Andrews: Panama City’s Original Waterfront Village
Oysters, a Saturday market under live oaks and bayfront sunsets: how to spend a day in Historic St. Andrews, Panama…
The Emerald Coast Journal
Things To Do
Ideas for your days on the coast: time on the water, family outings, state parks, shopping and the local favorites visitors miss.
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A Perfect Day in Downtown Pensacola: Palafox, History and the Bay
Plan a perfect day in downtown Pensacola: coffee on Palafox, Historic Pensacola Village, Grits a Ya Ya, a Saenger show…
The Best Day Trips from Destin & 30A
Three easy day trips from Destin and 30A: paddle the Blackwater River, spend an afternoon in DeFuniak Springs, or visit…
Crestview, FL: Where to Eat, Drink & Explore
Things to do in Crestview, FL: Timber Creek Distillery, the Emerald Coast Zoo, open-flame steaks, barbecue, antiques and fall events…
DeFuniak Springs: A Perfect Small-Town Day Trip
DeFuniak Springs circles a nearly round, spring-fed lake ringed by Victorian homes. A perfect day of history, antiques, hot dogs…
Blackwater River: Florida’s Canoe Capital
The Blackwater River runs tea-clear over white sand near Milton. How to canoe, kayak or tube it, park fees, outfitters,…
Things to Do in Fort Walton Beach: The Complete Guide
Everything to do in Fort Walton Beach: Okaloosa Island beaches, the Gulfarium and pier, historic downtown, and a day trip…
Niceville, FL: Boggy Bayou’s Best Restaurants and Outdoor Escapes
Niceville sits on Boggy Bayou across the bay from Destin: bayou-front restaurants, Turkey Creek's boardwalk and Rocky Bayou State Park.
Downtown Fort Walton Beach: History, Coffee and the Best Local Eats
Downtown Fort Walton Beach's Historic District has a thousand-year-old temple mound, a rebuilt waterfront park, great coffee and local eats.
Okaloosa Island: Beaches, Restaurants and Where to Stay
Okaloosa Island is Fort Walton Beach's beach: where to swim, the pier and the Gulfarium, the best seafood on the…
Things to Do in Panama City Beach: The Complete Guide
Everything to do in Panama City Beach: St. Andrews State Park, Shell Island, Grand Lagoon fishing, Pier Park, family attractions…