Lisa's Guidebook
Arts/crafts
If it’s a rainy day this is a great place to spend some time creating an original souvenir to commemorate your time in NW Florida. Fun for kids over 6 and adults alike.
The Shard Shop
26 Logan LnMany activities throughout the year. Look it up for the most up-to-date information. https://www.baytownewharf.com/
108 locals recommend
Baytowne Wharf Boulevard
Many activities throughout the year. Look it up for the most up-to-date information. https://www.baytownewharf.com/
Thursday evenings there is live music from various artists and genres.
10 locals recommend
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation
4323 Commons Dr WThursday evenings there is live music from various artists and genres.
Sightseeing
The dolphin shows are usually at 10 and 12. So plan accordingly.
232 locals recommend
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
1010 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEThe dolphin shows are usually at 10 and 12. So plan accordingly.
Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park
1007 US-98The Truman Show a 1998 American drama film starring Jim Carrey is set in Seaside, FL. The film follows the life of Truman Burbank, a man who grew up living an ordinary life that—unbeknownst to him— his life is far from reality. Unknowingly, Truman’s life is just a big episode of the actors participating in a TV show about him.
Filming Spots:
Ruskin Place
Modica Market
Seaside Post Office
Coleman Tower
359 locals recommend
Seaside
The Truman Show a 1998 American drama film starring Jim Carrey is set in Seaside, FL. The film follows the life of Truman Burbank, a man who grew up living an ordinary life that—unbeknownst to him— his life is far from reality. Unknowingly, Truman’s life is just a big episode of the actors participating in a TV show about him.
Filming Spots:
Ruskin Place
Modica Market
Seaside Post Office
Coleman Tower
Food scene
Mimmo's Ristorante Italiano
979 U.S. 98Make Reservations!
Pazzo Italiano
34904 Emerald Coast PkwyMake Reservations!
Reservations are not taken. You must be present to get on the seating list and there is entertainment available while you wait.
243 locals recommend
Boshamps Seafood and Oyster House
414 Harbor BlvdReservations are not taken. You must be present to get on the seating list and there is entertainment available while you wait.
Fat Clemenzas
12273 US-98Make Reservations!
Parlor doughnuts
9375 Emerald Coast PkwySugar coma waiting to happen yet worth every comatose minute.
Dewey Destin's Harborside
202 Harbor BlvdLocally owned lunch spot with an island twist on Mexican fare. Delightfully fresh.
90 locals recommend
Burrito del Sol
201 Miracle Strip Pkwy SELocally owned lunch spot with an island twist on Mexican fare. Delightfully fresh.
This cute little Hawaiian coffee shop is within walking distance (0.5 mi) on Scenic Gulf Drive. They serve multiple beverages and pastries.
64 locals recommend
Bad Ass Coffee
1708 Scenic Gulf DrThis cute little Hawaiian coffee shop is within walking distance (0.5 mi) on Scenic Gulf Drive. They serve multiple beverages and pastries.
This local kitchen is in walking distance (0.5) and serves breakfast, desserts, sandwiches and salads as well as pizza.
22 locals recommend
Pascalli Kitchen
1688 Scenic Gulf DrThis local kitchen is in walking distance (0.5) and serves breakfast, desserts, sandwiches and salads as well as pizza.
Traveler advice
Book before you go
Fat Clemenza’s Italian Restaurant
Make reservations here and every place you can. Most Italian restaurants will take reservations. Others are FCFS.