Crystal Beach Paradise Retreat Guidebook
City/town information
THINGS TO DO:
The public access to crystal beach is a quick 0.3 mi walk! You can find the walkway just to the right of The Inn at Crystal Beach, we recommend walking but there is parking adjacent to the walkway. You will be amazed at the beautiful white sand beaches and emerald water!
Additional beach chairs and towels can be rented at various locations along Crystal Beach.
Crab Island can be accessed via pontoon boat or jet ski— both of which can be rented in the Destin Harbor.
DESTIN COMMONS
Located just a half mile away boasts some of the best shopping in the area with 95+ stores and restaurants! To include:
• AMC movie theater - yes it’s open!
• Bowling alley
• Mural art walk
• Renovated play area
*Check out their website for up-to-date seasonal events*
224 locals recommend
Destin
THINGS TO DO:
The public access to crystal beach is a quick 0.3 mi walk! You can find the walkway just to the right of The Inn at Crystal Beach, we recommend walking but there is parking adjacent to the walkway. You will be amazed at the beautiful white sand beaches and emerald water!
Additional beach chairs and towels can be rented at various locations along Crystal Beach.
Crab Island can be accessed via pontoon boat or jet ski— both of which can be rented in the Destin Harbor.
DESTIN COMMONS
Located just a half mile away boasts some of the best shopping in the area with 95+ stores and restaurants! To include:
• AMC movie theater - yes it’s open!
• Bowling alley
• Mural art walk
• Renovated play area
*Check out their website for up-to-date seasonal events*
Food scene
Our absolute favorite. If you have one afternoon/evening in town, we recommend spending it on the Boshamps patio—amazing music, food and drinks! Their oysters are the best!
243 locals recommend
Boshamps Seafood and Oyster House
414 Harbor BlvdOur absolute favorite. If you have one afternoon/evening in town, we recommend spending it on the Boshamps patio—amazing music, food and drinks! Their oysters are the best!
A close second to Boshamps. A Tex-Mex take on Mexican dishes with local caught seafood plus amazing margaritas.
28 locals recommend
La Paz
950 Gulf Shore DrA close second to Boshamps. A Tex-Mex take on Mexican dishes with local caught seafood plus amazing margaritas.
Exception dining with Gulf Views—and a 10- minute walk from the property.
95 locals recommend
Camille's at Crystal Beach
2931 Scenic Hwy 98Exception dining with Gulf Views—and a 10- minute walk from the property.
One of Destin’s original restaurants— still locally owned and known for service the freshest seafood around.
125 locals recommend
Harbor Docks
538 Harbor BlvdOne of Destin’s original restaurants— still locally owned and known for service the freshest seafood around.
We love Italian, and we think this is one of the best pizzas on the Emerald Coast.
38 locals recommend
Fat Clemenzas
12273 US-98We love Italian, and we think this is one of the best pizzas on the Emerald Coast.
An absolute must for brunch! Located in Grayton Beach, it is a 25-minute drive. But, it is well worth the trip. We highly, highly recommend it!
87 locals recommend
Black Bear bread co.
325 Grand BlvdAn absolute must for brunch! Located in Grayton Beach, it is a 25-minute drive. But, it is well worth the trip. We highly, highly recommend it!
In our opinion, this is the best lunch in town. It’s casual, local, and known for its great vibes.
51 locals recommend
The Local Market
950 Gulf Shore DrIn our opinion, this is the best lunch in town. It’s casual, local, and known for its great vibes.
Capriccio Cafe
810 Harbor BlvdGreat for brunch! Exceptional coffee and crepes!
Grab a Drink
Great cocktail & beer venue! Super cool, trendy spot. Great food, and they make the best drinks in town. Located only 0.5 miles away.
58 locals recommend
The Craft Bar - Destin
4424 Commons Dr EGreat cocktail & beer venue! Super cool, trendy spot. Great food, and they make the best drinks in town. Located only 0.5 miles away.
Mimmo’s serves exceptional Italian food, but they also make some of the best cocktails in town. Plus the bar looks awesome.
76 locals recommend
Mimmo's Ristorante Italiano
979 U.S. 98Mimmo’s serves exceptional Italian food, but they also make some of the best cocktails in town. Plus the bar looks awesome.
World of Beer
4287 Legendary DrLocated right across Hwy 98 in the Commons.
Red Door Saloon
240 Harbor BlvdDestin’s hole-in-the wall dive bar.
Groceries
A shot 1/2 mile from our home, an array of fresh food, drinks, and household goods. The sandwich shop, hot bar, and pizza shop are open!
79 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
4402 Legendary DrA shot 1/2 mile from our home, an array of fresh food, drinks, and household goods. The sandwich shop, hot bar, and pizza shop are open!
A short 0.8 miles from the house, publix has everything you need to include extra beach gear!
72 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Paradise Key
4425 Commons Dr EA short 0.8 miles from the house, publix has everything you need to include extra beach gear!
1.2 miles from the house, a fresh take on a grocery store with a wide variety of fresh, gourmet food and drinks.
33 locals recommend
The Fresh Market
4495 Commons Dr W1.2 miles from the house, a fresh take on a grocery store with a wide variety of fresh, gourmet food and drinks.