local Stuff
– Shop –
Whether you’re looking for a designer handbag or a locally crafted treasure, Destin is a shopper’s paradise. Each of the area’s 16 signature beach neighborhoods are home to well-known luxury brands as well as up and coming designers and unique boutiques.
From Inlet Beach to Miramar Beach, Destin is the perfect place to shop until you drop. You may need an additional suitcase for your return trip, but that’s part of the fun, right?
Seaside
Seaside offers a thriving town center with shopping and dining, all within walkable distance to homes, cottages, and offices. Consisting of more than 475 cottages, the community also offers an abundant assortment of restaurants, shops, and galleries. Seaside’s many accolades include…
GRAND BOULEVARD AT SANDESTIN
Grand Boulevard is a distinctive town center offering exclusive shops, fine and casual dining, state-of-the-art office space, a lush park, and contemporary hotels. Experience the dynamic lifestyle offered in Grand Boulevard. Restaurants include Emeril’s Coastal, Vin’tij Food & Wine, Cantina Laredo Modern Mexican,…
SEASCAPE TOWNE CENTRE
The brand new Seascape Towne Centre is a 55,000SF commercial lifestyle and retail development designed around family entertainment as well as being able to provide the complete Emerald Coast vacation experience. The centers upscale and well designed architecture and hardscapes feature a large outdoor…
Silver Sands Premium Outlets
Silver Sands Premium Outlets is located in Miramar Beach along Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast. The center is home to 110 designer and name brand outlet stores offering savings of up to 65% off everyday. Shopper’s can find extraordinary deals at Coach, Columbia Sportswear, Banana Republic, Disney Store Outlet…
Peddler’s Pavilion
Peddler’s Pavilion is a collection of kiosks, offering an array of open-air shopping and dining experiences. Peddlers Paddle Boards and Kayaks offers vacationers SUPs and kayaks for rent so that they can paddle the open Gulf water or one of the beautiful Coastal Dune Lakes on 30A. Daily rentals cost $75 for 24-hours and…
Shops at Ruskin
Ruskin Place is a picturesque park surrounded by art galleries and boutiques that feature both local and regional artists, such as Albert F’s, Amoré By The Sea, Magpies Jewelry, Cara Roy Artworks, Elliott Boutique, and Red Bird Gallery. Grab a book and a cup of coffee and enjoy a relaxing day under…
– Eat –
Dining in Destin is world-class, and not just for the beach. From casual Gulf seafood joints to inspired fine dining, you won’t have to forgo natural beauty to eat well on vacation.
Enjoy anything from Italian to BBQ, pizza to this morning’s freshest catch. Whether you’re bringing the family to a simple supper or a date to a romantic night out, the range and quality of food in Destin are sure to satisfy.
KENNY D’S
Located in Seascape, the best Cajun style food this side of Nawlens! Kenny is a native of New Orleans and knows just the right spices to add to make you say AAEEEYYYYY! We have award-winning Gumbo and excellent etouffe’ (don’t tell ya mama & ‘dem- they’ll get jealous!) plus lots more to offer everyone’s…
ROMEO’S PIZZA
This Miramar Beach eatery is the newest pizza place in South Walton. Pizza, subs and wings are staples on the menu…
SUSHIMOTO
This family-owned restaurant located in Miramar Beach, Florida, directly next to The Melting Pot, blends traditional Japanese cuisine with flavors native to France and Latin America. Sushimoto Owner and Chef, Andy, embraces “fusion” cuisine as a representation of his diverse childhood. Andy was born…
THE MELTING POT FONDUE RESTAURANT
This fondue restaurant serves up a variety of cheeses, chocolates and broths for guests to dip and cook their meals in for a unique experience…
– Beach Access –
Finding your perfect beach is easy when you have so many choices. South Walton has more than 50 beach and bay access locations along its 26 miles of shoreline. Types of access vary, so be sure to check before you go. Lifeguards are on duty at several of the regional beaches between the months of March and September.
Regional Beach Access
Includes parking, restrooms, showers, bike racks and several are ADA accessible. Each regional beach access point also has a flag indicating current surf conditions.
Neighborhood Beach Access
Neighborhood beach access is primarily for walk-up traffic. Many of these also have flags indicating current surf conditions.
Bay and Lake Access
Some offer boat ramps, parking, restrooms, and playgrounds.