Rachel's Guidebook
Food Scene
Great harbor views w good food, casual dining and live music in the evenings.
192 locals recommend
AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar
116 Harbor BlvdGreat harbor views w good food, casual dining and live music in the evenings.
Perfect for afternoon happy hour on the oversized, covered deck or Date Night. This is our favorite place for steamer buckets and all things seafood!
29 locals recommend
Brotula's Seafood House & Steamer
210D Harbor BlvdPerfect for afternoon happy hour on the oversized, covered deck or Date Night. This is our favorite place for steamer buckets and all things seafood!
Boathouse Oyster Bar
288 Harbor BlvdOffering premiere Destin dining, this is a local favorite and very popular with visitors. Reservations are not required but I do recommend them.
Note: this is located on Holiday Isle in Sandpiper Cove.
105 locals recommend
Louisiana Lagniappe
775 Gulf Shore DrOffering premiere Destin dining, this is a local favorite and very popular with visitors. Reservations are not required but I do recommend them.
Note: this is located on Holiday Isle in Sandpiper Cove.
Local favorite and totally a tourist hot spot. The wait is INSANE in the summer so try to go if you're visiting at other times or go early when they first open or mid afternoon. Wait for an out door seat OR window seat. I promise it's worth the wait! Afterward, go down to the beach. It's one of the prettiest locations in Destin! Whatever you eat, try the rice on the side and the cheesecake and keylime pie are legit! We go every time we are in town.
132 locals recommend
The Back Porch
1740 Scenic Hwy 98Local favorite and totally a tourist hot spot. The wait is INSANE in the summer so try to go if you're visiting at other times or go early when they first open or mid afternoon. Wait for an out door seat OR window seat. I promise it's worth the wait! Afterward, go down to the beach. It's one of the prettiest locations in Destin! Whatever you eat, try the rice on the side and the cheesecake and keylime pie are legit! We go every time we are in town.
Sightseeing
Our balconies offer views of the Destin Harbor Boardwalk and on occasion you may even hear live music echoing across the harbor waters at night. This is a must visit location as it is PACKED with shops, restaurants, stunning views and boats galore.
138 locals recommend
Destin Harbor Boardwalk
102 Harbor BlvdOur balconies offer views of the Destin Harbor Boardwalk and on occasion you may even hear live music echoing across the harbor waters at night. This is a must visit location as it is PACKED with shops, restaurants, stunning views and boats galore.
Rent a boat yourself or book a boat tour. This is not an actual island. Please read up on tips to be prepared. Enjoy your visit!
82 locals recommend
Crab Island Cruises
Rent a boat yourself or book a boat tour. This is not an actual island. Please read up on tips to be prepared. Enjoy your visit!
This is a great option for small families and groups to get out on the water and have a good time. I believe there is a 6 person maximum per vessel. Please call to confirm and book.
31 locals recommend
Cruisin Tikis Destin
288 Harbor BlvdThis is a great option for small families and groups to get out on the water and have a good time. I believe there is a 6 person maximum per vessel. Please call to confirm and book.