Shana’s guidebook

Shana
Shana’s guidebook

Sightseeing

In order to get the most out of Crab Island you should consider booking a pontoon boat. There are also ferries to Crab Island as well so that you can access the bars and floating food stands! Make sure you take sunscreen and a credit card or cash for the food stands and bars. Here are some links for the ferries: crabislandshuttleboat.com https://crabislandwatertaxi.com/
82 locals recommend
Crab Island Cruises
82 locals recommend
In order to get the most out of Crab Island you should consider booking a pontoon boat. There are also ferries to Crab Island as well so that you can access the bars and floating food stands! Make sure you take sunscreen and a credit card or cash for the food stands and bars. Here are some links for the ferries: crabislandshuttleboat.com https://crabislandwatertaxi.com/
Nice beach with restrooms and rinsing stations.
209 locals recommend
Henderson Beach State Park
Emerald Coast Pkwy
209 locals recommend
Nice beach with restrooms and rinsing stations.
Beautiful views and amazing fishing!
101 locals recommend
Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier
1030 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE
101 locals recommend
Beautiful views and amazing fishing!

Entertainment

This place is great for seeing dolphins and marine life!
88 locals recommend
Gulfarium Gift Shop
1010 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE
88 locals recommend
This place is great for seeing dolphins and marine life!
If you are looking for something a little different this location is very near our home and offers the opportunity to throw hatchets at targets! Nice adult evening out!
29 locals recommend
The Rachet Hatchet
304 Perry Ave SE
29 locals recommend
If you are looking for something a little different this location is very near our home and offers the opportunity to throw hatchets at targets! Nice adult evening out!
If we happen to have a rainy day while you are here and you want a fun-filled day for the family with indoor activities try this place!
35 locals recommend
Emerald Coast Science Center
31 Memorial Pkwy SW
35 locals recommend
If we happen to have a rainy day while you are here and you want a fun-filled day for the family with indoor activities try this place!
Take the kids here for laser tag, go-carts and mini-golf! http://wwazone.com/
93 locals recommend
Wild Willy's Adventure Zone
1306 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE
93 locals recommend
Take the kids here for laser tag, go-carts and mini-golf! http://wwazone.com/
Local waterpark, great family fun!
314 locals recommend
Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park
1007 US-98
314 locals recommend
Local waterpark, great family fun!

Food scene

Great place to walk the waterfront, see fireworks at night and grab a bite to eat!
295 locals recommend
HarborWalk Village
34 Harbor Blvd
295 locals recommend
Great place to walk the waterfront, see fireworks at night and grab a bite to eat!
Very casual low key bar with outdoor seating, live music. Bar food consists of items such as fried pickles, pretzels, grilled cheese, pizza.
54 locals recommend
KC's Sandbar & Grille
190 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE
54 locals recommend
Very casual low key bar with outdoor seating, live music. Bar food consists of items such as fried pickles, pretzels, grilled cheese, pizza.
Low key casual place for amazing oysters! The Cajun Oysters are outstanding. They also serve sandwiches, salads and soup!
21 locals recommend
Rick's Crab Trap
178 Eglin Pkwy NE
21 locals recommend
Low key casual place for amazing oysters! The Cajun Oysters are outstanding. They also serve sandwiches, salads and soup!
Low key oyster bar with amazing gumbo as well. This place is a little bit of a drive but it has an open air deck on Toms Bayou which has amazing views! Order the oyster combo with my favorite the Black and Blue Oysters!
17 locals recommend
Doc's Oyster Bar
17 locals recommend
Low key oyster bar with amazing gumbo as well. This place is a little bit of a drive but it has an open air deck on Toms Bayou which has amazing views! Order the oyster combo with my favorite the Black and Blue Oysters!

Traveler advice

Getting around

Going to Destin and Crab Island in the Summer

If you plan to visit Crab Island during your trip make sure to go early in the AM before the traffic becomes heavy. If you will until lunchtime the traffic will take you an hour to go 6 miles.
Book before you go

Crab Island

The ferries and Crab Island Boat rentals book very early. If you are arriving and decide you want to take a pontoon or a water ferry book it as soon as you arrive as they sell out early.