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My Favorite Restaurants

Destin Favorites
Hands down - our favorite little seafood restaurant. It is not flashy but the food is excellent and you can sit on the back deck and watch the boats.
Gilligan's Seafood
530 Harbor Blvd
Hands down - our favorite little seafood restaurant. It is not flashy but the food is excellent and you can sit on the back deck and watch the boats.
Mexican food -the Locals spot - and conveniently located on Gulf Shore Drive- Live music in the back Bar area (opening soon)
28 locals recommend
La Paz
950 Gulf Shore Dr
28 locals recommend
Mexican food -the Locals spot - and conveniently located on Gulf Shore Drive- Live music in the back Bar area (opening soon)
The best Thai Food we have found. Great takeout service available. Pineapple Fried Rice & Mussanman Curry are our favorites- located on 98 in front of Homegoods
11 locals recommend
Jasmine Thai
4463 Commons Dr W
11 locals recommend
The best Thai Food we have found. Great takeout service available. Pineapple Fried Rice & Mussanman Curry are our favorites- located on 98 in front of Homegoods
TIP--Thursday Night enjoy an amazing Firework display and be sure to try out Crab Island Cantina - be sure to request a table outside for the best fireworks view. *Don’t forget to hop aboard the Destin Water Taxi for a fun and stress free trip across the harbor.
11 locals recommend
Crab Island Adventure
10 Harbor Blvd
11 locals recommend
TIP--Thursday Night enjoy an amazing Firework display and be sure to try out Crab Island Cantina - be sure to request a table outside for the best fireworks view. *Don’t forget to hop aboard the Destin Water Taxi for a fun and stress free trip across the harbor.
Best coffee in town is just a short morning walk away. This is our favorite little coffee spot, located right on Gulf Shore Drive
43 locals recommend
Capriccio Cafe
810 Harbor Blvd
43 locals recommend
Best coffee in town is just a short morning walk away. This is our favorite little coffee spot, located right on Gulf Shore Drive

Grocery Store

Quick and Convenient
It is located just across 98- super easy and quick to get in and out of. NO need to spend your vacation fighting traffic on 98.
54 locals recommend
Winn-Dixie
981 US-98
54 locals recommend
It is located just across 98- super easy and quick to get in and out of. NO need to spend your vacation fighting traffic on 98.
For a more upscale grocery experience, check out Publix...I highly recommend Shipt (2 week free trial). You may place your order online and have your order delivered directly to our condo upon your check-in. https://www.shipt.com/
72 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Paradise Key
4425 Commons Dr E
72 locals recommend
For a more upscale grocery experience, check out Publix...I highly recommend Shipt (2 week free trial). You may place your order online and have your order delivered directly to our condo upon your check-in. https://www.shipt.com/

Gym

Local Favorite Spots
Located just across 98, this is the most convenient and easiest gym to access from our unit. We are members there and enjoy this place frequently.
Workout Anytime Destin
981 U.S. 98
Located just across 98, this is the most convenient and easiest gym to access from our unit. We are members there and enjoy this place frequently.
Posted this as Gold's Gym is a popular Brand for many of our guests. Not as convenient but if your membership is with them you may want to check it out (a little small).
8 locals recommend
Gold's Gym - Destin
12200 Emerald Coast Pkwy
8 locals recommend
Posted this as Gold's Gym is a popular Brand for many of our guests. Not as convenient but if your membership is with them you may want to check it out (a little small).

Entertainment

Our Top Picks of Favorite rainy day spots (outside of our fun filled condo unit)
Located in the Destin Commons, a nice place to walk around, shop, and the theatre is nice. (Brick Oven Pizza shop just outside the entrance is good and offers gluten free options)
48 locals recommend
AMC Destin Commons 14
4000 Legendary Dr
48 locals recommend
Located in the Destin Commons, a nice place to walk around, shop, and the theatre is nice. (Brick Oven Pizza shop just outside the entrance is good and offers gluten free options)
Our personal favorite Great Places to shop and dine in Sandestin - Tommy Bahama, Pottery Barn, Vineyard Vines, and Emeril’s Coastal Italian
19 locals recommend
Boulevard 10
465 Grand Blvd
19 locals recommend
Our personal favorite Great Places to shop and dine in Sandestin - Tommy Bahama, Pottery Barn, Vineyard Vines, and Emeril’s Coastal Italian
Fun Themed Bowling - be sure to check out Groupon for discounts
58 locals recommend
Uncle Buck's Fish Bowl and Grill
4251 Legendary Dr
58 locals recommend
Fun Themed Bowling - be sure to check out Groupon for discounts

Shopping Areas

World Class Shopping is all around- from outlets to boutiques
located approximately 8 miles East on US-98 All your top name brand stores are featured here. A personally favorite way to shop for me and my family
463 locals recommend
Silver Sands Premium Outlets
10562 Emerald Coast Pkwy W
463 locals recommend
located approximately 8 miles East on US-98 All your top name brand stores are featured here. A personally favorite way to shop for me and my family
I love the outdoor mall experience. Destin Commons often features outdoor live music which adds to your shopping pleasures.
306 locals recommend
Destin Commons
4100 Legendary Dr
306 locals recommend
I love the outdoor mall experience. Destin Commons often features outdoor live music which adds to your shopping pleasures.

Places of Worship

Destin accommodates multiple denominations and here I have included a few of the most popular.
Non Denominational for those seeking a larger church. Very popular with tourist and locals. Arrive early for parking as this is a hot spot, golf cart shuttle service is available too!
Destiny Worship Center
122 Poinciana Blvd
Non Denominational for those seeking a larger church. Very popular with tourist and locals. Arrive early for parking as this is a hot spot, golf cart shuttle service is available too!
Classic Baptist Church
First Baptist Church of Destin
201 Beach Dr
Classic Baptist Church
Classic Methodist Church
Destin United Methodist Church
200 Beach Dr
Classic Methodist Church