Jim & Carla's Guidebook
Food scene
One of our favorites! Crab cakes are superb! Limited menu but everything is excellent! Fun atmosphere
257 locals recommend
The Red Bar
70 Hotz AveOne of our favorites! Crab cakes are superb! Limited menu but everything is excellent! Fun atmosphere
Red Fish Taco
2052 W County Hwy 30AGreat live music on weekends! Try the Mexican Street corn!
Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar
1875 S Co Hwy 393Great Parmesan Meyer lemon oysters!
Blue Mountain Beach Creamery
2129 S Co Hwy 83Great homemade ice cream! Seasonal
The Bay
$4 bloody Mary’s or mimosas at Sunday brunch
Blue Mountain Bakery—Great fresh breakfast/lunch/pastries. Try the breakfast burrito!
37 locals recommend
La Loba's Bakery & Cafe
2217 W County Hwy 30ABlue Mountain Bakery—Great fresh breakfast/lunch/pastries. Try the breakfast burrito!
Great food! Homemade breads! Consistently ranked #1 on Trip Advisor
37 locals recommend
Chanticleer Eatery
55 Clayton LnGreat food! Homemade breads! Consistently ranked #1 on Trip Advisor
Johnny McTighe's Irish Pub
2298 W County Hwy 30AWe love the pizza!
Great place for fresh seafood! Get them to steam some shrimp for carry-out! (In the market)
62 locals recommend
Goatfeathers Seafood Restaurant
3865 W County Hwy 30AGreat place for fresh seafood! Get them to steam some shrimp for carry-out! (In the market)
Great breakfast and lunch menu! Also prepared casseroles to reheat at home. Chicken salad, pimento cheese and more to go in their cooler. 8 am-9 am daily is “grumpy hour” with $5 Bloody Mary’s and Mimosas.
Cowgirl Kitchen Market & Cafe
2252 West County Highway 30AGreat breakfast and lunch menu! Also prepared casseroles to reheat at home. Chicken salad, pimento cheese and more to go in their cooler. 8 am-9 am daily is “grumpy hour” with $5 Bloody Mary’s and Mimosas.
Redd, the owner and bartender, sings on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Live music on Wednesday and Friday. Props make this extra fun! Closed Sunday/Monday
17 locals recommend
Redds Fueling Station
2320 W County Hwy 30ARedd, the owner and bartender, sings on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Live music on Wednesday and Friday. Props make this extra fun! Closed Sunday/Monday
Great breakfast and lunch menu! Also prepared casseroles to reheat at home. Chicken salad, pimento cheese and more to go in their cooler. 8 am-9 am daily is “grumpy hour” with $5 Bloody Mary’s and Mimosas.
Cowgirl Kitchen Market & Cafe
Great breakfast and lunch menu! Also prepared casseroles to reheat at home. Chicken salad, pimento cheese and more to go in their cooler. 8 am-9 am daily is “grumpy hour” with $5 Bloody Mary’s and Mimosas.
Sister restaurant of Red Bar. Same great food and menu, but easier to get in to. Call for reservations.
56 locals recommend
Louis Louis
35 Mussett Bayou RdSister restaurant of Red Bar. Same great food and menu, but easier to get in to. Call for reservations.
Upscale eatery with a beautiful view! Winter months they offer 2-1 entrees during happy hour (5-6 pm); they do take reservations; part of the Santa Rosa Country Club, but restaurant is public
54 locals recommend
Vue on 30a
4801 W County Hwy 30AUpscale eatery with a beautiful view! Winter months they offer 2-1 entrees during happy hour (5-6 pm); they do take reservations; part of the Santa Rosa Country Club, but restaurant is public
FOOW- Fish Out of Water Restaurant
34 Goldenrod CirUpscale eatery with a beautiful view!
Option for in home chef. They also have prepared meals with reheat instructions that you can pre-order for pickup at the Blue Mountain Bakery on Fridays.
Swiftly Catered
90 Wrm CircleOption for in home chef. They also have prepared meals with reheat instructions that you can pre-order for pickup at the Blue Mountain Bakery on Fridays.
Sightseeing
Point Washington State Forest
U.S. 98Cute town just a bike or cart away with food trucks, cute shops and restaurants. Saturday morning farmers market.
359 locals recommend
Seaside
Cute town just a bike or cart away with food trucks, cute shops and restaurants. Saturday morning farmers market.
One of South Walton’s most popular destinations for food, shopping, entertainment and fun on 30A
38 locals recommend
Gulf Place Town Center
45 Town Center LoopOne of South Walton’s most popular destinations for food, shopping, entertainment and fun on 30A
The Hub
7000 E County Hwy 30AFun restaurants, and a HUGE (25 ft) outdoor tv for sporting events!
Wide scenic paved bike trail that goes the length of 30a. A charming, covered bike bridge marks the western entrance to Blue Mountain Beach.
9 locals recommend
Timpoochee Trail
Timpoochee TrailWide scenic paved bike trail that goes the length of 30a. A charming, covered bike bridge marks the western entrance to Blue Mountain Beach.
Rentals
Big Daddy's Bike Shop
2217 County Rd 30AClosed on Sunday, but you can reserve in advance.
30 A Shade;
30ashade.com
Beach set ups, paddleboard rental and more!
25 locals recommend
Blue Mountain Beach
30 A Shade;
30ashade.com
Beach set ups, paddleboard rental and more!
30a Blaze Beach Bonfires
Will set up a fun, memorable beach bonfire experience!
Boat Rentals
Get behind the wheel to take your party off-roading and out on the water. Pontoons hold up to 12 passengers. 1/2 day (9-1 pm; 1:30-5:30 pm) or full day (9-5). Reservations recommended
Baytowne Marina, Miramar Beach, FL 32550, USA
Destin Boat Rentals
Pontoons, Parasail, Dolphin Tours, Snorkling
Golf
Robert Trent Jones designed course. In Sandestin
8.6 miles from house
8 locals recommend
Raven Golf Club
1199 Troon Drive NorthRobert Trent Jones designed course. In Sandestin
8.6 miles from house
Baytowne Golf Club
Magnificent views; in Sandestin
8.6 miles from house
Designed by Tom Jackson. Short test of Sandestin’s 4 courses.
8.6 miles from house
11 locals recommend
The Links Golf Club
165 Sandestin Blvd NDesigned by Tom Jackson. Short test of Sandestin’s 4 courses.
8.6 miles from house
Between Destin and South Walton; can book tee times online;
13 miles from house
15 locals recommend
Emerald Bay Golf Club
4781 Clubhouse DrBetween Destin and South Walton; can book tee times online;
13 miles from house
Unique dune lined course meandering through 700+ peaceful acres; 20 miles from house
Windswept Dunes Golf Club
11 Club House Drive EastUnique dune lined course meandering through 700+ peaceful acres; 20 miles from house
Indian Bayou Golf Club
1 Country Club Dr EThree 9 hole courses; 17 miles from house
Par 72 course with spectacular views of Choctowatchee Bay; 16 miles from house
25 locals recommend
Kelly Plantation Golf Club
307 Kelly Plantation DrPar 72 course with spectacular views of Choctowatchee Bay; 16 miles from house
Located just East of the mid-bay bridge; pristine, natural setting; 15 miles from house
20 locals recommend
Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club
465 Regatta Bay BlvdLocated just East of the mid-bay bridge; pristine, natural setting; 15 miles from house