Nicole and James’s Guidebook
Food scene
Tacos and cocktails with amazing Gulf views. Our favorite is the lobster tacos.
65 locals recommend
Rockin Tacos
1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy SETacos and cocktails with amazing Gulf views. Our favorite is the lobster tacos.
A half mile down the street. Great for a seafood lunch. We recommend the fried grouper sandwich or grilled fish of the day!
155 locals recommend
Stewby's Seafood Shanty
235 Santa Rosa BlvdA half mile down the street. Great for a seafood lunch. We recommend the fried grouper sandwich or grilled fish of the day!
The most popular restaurant in Destin for a reason. Expect a wait, but delicious food and unique atmosphere!
318 locals recommend
McGuire's Irish Pub of Destin
33 US-98The most popular restaurant in Destin for a reason. Expect a wait, but delicious food and unique atmosphere!
If you're looking for a big breakfast or brunch, this is our favorite place. Everything is tasty!, we usually go for the "King of the Biscuits" or "Banana Foster French Toast." Even better with a few mimosas :)
42 locals recommend
Asiago's Skillet
110 Amberjack DrIf you're looking for a big breakfast or brunch, this is our favorite place. Everything is tasty!, we usually go for the "King of the Biscuits" or "Banana Foster French Toast." Even better with a few mimosas :)
Four food trucks set-up in an old car wash parking lot. Sounds odd, but the rice bowls and coffee are delicious!
Rive Cafe
211 Florida Place SoutheastFour food trucks set-up in an old car wash parking lot. Sounds odd, but the rice bowls and coffee are delicious!
Our favorite nearby seafood restaurant. Right by the Pier. Fresh fish and generous portion sizes.
27 locals recommend
Hightide Seafood Restaurant and Oyster Bar
1203 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEOur favorite nearby seafood restaurant. Right by the Pier. Fresh fish and generous portion sizes.
Sightseeing
Great little aquarium with dolphin and sea lion shows.
232 locals recommend
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
1010 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEGreat little aquarium with dolphin and sea lion shows.
We really enjoy watching fisherman catch fish off the pier. Great views of the coast and fun activities for everyone around the pier.
101 locals recommend
Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier
1030 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEWe really enjoy watching fisherman catch fish off the pier. Great views of the coast and fun activities for everyone around the pier.
The best place for a peaceful walk through the dunes and on the beach
208 locals recommend
Henderson Beach State Park
Emerald Coast PkwyThe best place for a peaceful walk through the dunes and on the beach
Fun activities for kids during the day and great nightlife in the evenings. Check out Rum Runners for dueling pianos.
89 locals recommend
Village of Baytowne Wharf
9300 Baytowne Wharf BlvdFun activities for kids during the day and great nightlife in the evenings. Check out Rum Runners for dueling pianos.
Unique miniature golf with pirate or dinosaur themes, large arcade, and more!
93 locals recommend
Wild Willy's Adventure Zone
1306 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEUnique miniature golf with pirate or dinosaur themes, large arcade, and more!
Club LA
34876 Emerald Coast PkwyLive concerts. Check out their calendar in advance at rockdestin.com
If you are looking for a little trip. Check out Morrison Springs Park. Beautiful natural springs and boardwalks.
39 locals recommend
Morrison Springs County Park
874 Morrison Springs RdIf you are looking for a little trip. Check out Morrison Springs Park. Beautiful natural springs and boardwalks.
Traveler advice
Book before you go
Boat to Crab Island
A unique, shallow sandbar between Fort Walton and Destin. You'll need to rent a boat to get there, but we promise it will be memorable for the whole group! Bring your own beverages. There is a floating hotdog and hamburger stand and boats come around selling snacks and ice cream.
We've used Power Up Watersports and Tiki Boat Rides to get there.