Ashley's Guidebook
Water sports and Bike Rentals!
LDV can provide jet skis, pontoon boats, beach chairs etc. The Calhoun Ave location is within walking distance (left out of drive way), however you must call in advance for this location. Other walk up locations are on the harbor walk in Destin. LDV also will deliver rental bikes to the property for convenience!
La Dolce Vita at Calhoun
111 Calhoun AvenueLDV can provide jet skis, pontoon boats, beach chairs etc. The Calhoun Ave location is within walking distance (left out of drive way), however you must call in advance for this location. Other walk up locations are on the harbor walk in Destin. LDV also will deliver rental bikes to the property for convenience!
Crab Island is a favorite. From the Harbor you can rent tiki boats, pontoons and spend a day on the water!
138 locals recommend
Crab Island
Crab Island is a favorite. From the Harbor you can rent tiki boats, pontoons and spend a day on the water!
The Seablaster is a great way to get out on the water without having to drive yourself! You can call to make reservations in advance or go to the harbor. There are afternoon and sunset rides.
35 locals recommend
Destin's Original Sea Blaster
10 Harbor BlvdThe Seablaster is a great way to get out on the water without having to drive yourself! You can call to make reservations in advance or go to the harbor. There are afternoon and sunset rides.
Sailing is always a favorite in Destin and Captain Pam is the best of the best! She sails a 31 foot catamaran, fitting 6 people to snorkel, swim, watch for dolphins and sunset cruising!
Call in advance to book.
18 locals recommend
Smile -n- Wave Sailing Adventures
404 Harbor BlvdSailing is always a favorite in Destin and Captain Pam is the best of the best! She sails a 31 foot catamaran, fitting 6 people to snorkel, swim, watch for dolphins and sunset cruising!
Call in advance to book.
The water taxi is a convenient way to get to the beach at Norriego point or anywhere within the harbor. The have multiple pick up points. Call to inquire!
27 locals recommend
Destin Water Taxi
Harbor BoulevardThe water taxi is a convenient way to get to the beach at Norriego point or anywhere within the harbor. The have multiple pick up points. Call to inquire!
Where My Foodies At!?
Quick food, short walk out of drive way approx 0.8 miles.
104 locals recommend
Dewey Destin's Seafood Restaurant
9 Calhoun AveQuick food, short walk out of drive way approx 0.8 miles.
Dewey Destin's Harborside
202 Harbor BlvdA local favorite!
Great little place for brunch/Dinner, out of the hustle and bustle of Destin! About 6 miles west (toward Ft Walton).
38 locals recommend
Taste Tapas & Wine Bar
196 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEGreat little place for brunch/Dinner, out of the hustle and bustle of Destin! About 6 miles west (toward Ft Walton).
Mcguires is a must see! This is a local and tourist fav. Votes some of the best burgers in town as well as a delicious brunch! Mcguires also has pizza at Vinny Mcguires and Sushi next door. About a mile walk from the driveway!
318 locals recommend
McGuire's Irish Pub of Destin
33 US-98Mcguires is a must see! This is a local and tourist fav. Votes some of the best burgers in town as well as a delicious brunch! Mcguires also has pizza at Vinny Mcguires and Sushi next door. About a mile walk from the driveway!
Great place for brunch or dinner. Wonderful selection of drinks and food!
7 locals recommend
Bitterroot
4463 Commons Drive WestGreat place for brunch or dinner. Wonderful selection of drinks and food!
This is a great local place to stop by and grab something quick to eat. They have tables to sit down or take something to go!!
51 locals recommend
The Local Market
950 Gulf Shore DrThis is a great local place to stop by and grab something quick to eat. They have tables to sit down or take something to go!!
Mimmo's Ristorante Italiano
979 U.S. 98Great Italian food and atmosphere
When the Sun is Too Much...
The Salamander Spa is a great place to get out of the sun and relax. Call to make appointments from body massages to manicures...also includes the whirl pool and sauna. Call to make appointment.
Don’t forget to check out the Rooftop Bar at the Henderson on your way out!
Best view in Destin!
Salamander Spa, Destin
200 Henderson Resort WayThe Salamander Spa is a great place to get out of the sun and relax. Call to make appointments from body massages to manicures...also includes the whirl pool and sauna. Call to make appointment.
Don’t forget to check out the Rooftop Bar at the Henderson on your way out!
Best view in Destin!
Boca Boutique & Galeri
39 Harbor BlvdYMS Boutique (you me & the sea)
225 Emerald Coast PkwyHurricane Lanes
34876 Emerald Coast PkwySomething to do if it’s raining, or need a break from the beach!
Destin History & Fishing Museum
108 Stahlman AveLocal Spots
Destin Brewery
505 Mountain DrBoathouse Oyster Bar is located on the Harbor with live bands, drinks, and the best place for oysters and after the beach nightlife!
65 locals recommend
Boathouse Oyster Bar
288 Harbor BlvdBoathouse Oyster Bar is located on the Harbor with live bands, drinks, and the best place for oysters and after the beach nightlife!
Local spot with the best food, great drinks, live bands, and nightlife.
7 locals recommend
The Harbor Tavern
306 Harbor BlvdLocal spot with the best food, great drinks, live bands, and nightlife.
Red Door Saloon
240 Harbor BlvdSightseeing
Beautiful park just walking distance from the Bait House overlooking crab island.
7 locals recommend
Captain Leonard Destin Park
101 Calhoun AveBeautiful park just walking distance from the Bait House overlooking crab island.
Public beach across from the Harbor that tends to be a little less crowded with great views!
33 locals recommend
Norriego Point
1 Gulf Shore DrPublic beach across from the Harbor that tends to be a little less crowded with great views!