Ksenia’s guidebook for Destin, Florida
Food scene
790 on the Gulf Restaurant
14073 Scenic Hwy 980.7 miles away, favorite place for sushi fix, bread pudding is delicious! Regular menu + sushi menu
95 locals recommend
Camille's at Crystal Beach
2931 Scenic Hwy 980.7 miles away, favorite place for sushi fix, bread pudding is delicious! Regular menu + sushi menu
Great seafood and views, nice play area with hammocks for kids oysters bienville and crab claws are my favorite
243 locals recommend
Boshamps Seafood and Oyster House
414 Harbor BlvdGreat seafood and views, nice play area with hammocks for kids oysters bienville and crab claws are my favorite
Burrito del Sol
201 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEnon-chain tasty Mexican food!
Fun place with good comfort food, fish and chips, shepherds pie, meatloaf, pot roast. Sunday Brunch with bottomless mimosas or champagn
318 locals recommend
McGuire's Irish Pub of Destin
33 US-98Fun place with good comfort food, fish and chips, shepherds pie, meatloaf, pot roast. Sunday Brunch with bottomless mimosas or champagn
Although it is 10 miles away it is worth it to drive down one of the days to explore legendary 30A highway and try my personal favorite fish tacos of the area at Stinky's
149 locals recommend
Stinky's Fish Camp
5960 W County Hwy 30AAlthough it is 10 miles away it is worth it to drive down one of the days to explore legendary 30A highway and try my personal favorite fish tacos of the area at Stinky's
Handcrafted artesian chocolates, Carmel apples and of course Ice cream! My go to is toasted coconut milk shake, which is 10$ but yes it's worth it :)
Kilwins Destin Commons
4142 Legendary DrHandcrafted artesian chocolates, Carmel apples and of course Ice cream! My go to is toasted coconut milk shake, which is 10$ but yes it's worth it :)
Sightseeing
Sand bar in Destin Harbor is iconic and quite fun! Once crab-shaped island, now underwater due to hurricane, is full of marine life and beach fun, can only be accessed by boat. Huge inflatables for kids and kids at heart, ice cream boats and WaterWorld - largest floating restaurant.
82 locals recommend
Crab Island Cruises
Sand bar in Destin Harbor is iconic and quite fun! Once crab-shaped island, now underwater due to hurricane, is full of marine life and beach fun, can only be accessed by boat. Huge inflatables for kids and kids at heart, ice cream boats and WaterWorld - largest floating restaurant.
Restaurants, activités like zipline, freefall, rockwall, choo choo train, shops and entreatment for whole family.
Free summer concert every Saturday night on the main stage at 7pm
Every Thursdays is fireworks spectacular at 9 pm
295 locals recommend
HarborWalk Village
34 Harbor BlvdRestaurants, activités like zipline, freefall, rockwall, choo choo train, shops and entreatment for whole family.
Free summer concert every Saturday night on the main stage at 7pm
Every Thursdays is fireworks spectacular at 9 pm
East Pass and stone jetties make incredible backdrop for family photos and perfect stop for some fishing or snorkeling with abundant sea life.
O'Steen Public Beach access is the easiest access to jetties.
11 locals recommend
Destin East Jetty
Jetty EastEast Pass and stone jetties make incredible backdrop for family photos and perfect stop for some fishing or snorkeling with abundant sea life.
O'Steen Public Beach access is the easiest access to jetties.
Water park that doesn't disappoint with over 40 water attractions!
314 locals recommend
Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park
1007 US-98Water park that doesn't disappoint with over 40 water attractions!
things to do with kids
On the hot day when kids are tired of the beach this is a great alternative to burn some energy: sky rider, trampolines, battle beam, tubes play ground
41 locals recommend
Urban Air Adventure Park - Destin, FL
14081 Emerald Coast PkwyOn the hot day when kids are tired of the beach this is a great alternative to burn some energy: sky rider, trampolines, battle beam, tubes play ground
The Track - Destin
1125 US-98Go karts, rides, arcade games - fun for everyone!