Easy Vacation Local Recommendations :)
Drinks & Nightlife
AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar
116 Harbor BlvdWorld Famous!
AJ's Oyster Shanty
108 Santa Rosa BlvdRight on the Island!
Emerald Coast Wine Cellars
1708 Scenic Gulf DrLocal wines & tastings and a super cute gift shop!
Salty Duck
209 Ferry Rd SELocal Bar with Games
Everything Else
Wild Willy's Adventure Zone
1306 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEGreat for the kids! Good pizza too!
Great restaurants, shopping and bars. Very touristy, but usually good special events.
295 locals recommend
HarborWalk Village
34 Harbor BlvdGreat restaurants, shopping and bars. Very touristy, but usually good special events.
Tom Thumb
656 Santa Rosa BlvdConvenience store right next door
Sandestin – lots of restaurants, shopping, activities, and special events!
108 locals recommend
Baytowne Wharf Boulevard
Sandestin – lots of restaurants, shopping, activities, and special events!
Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier
1030 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEGreat Views!
Indian Temple Mound and Museum
139 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE4 small museums and an actual Indian Temple Mound
New Axe Throwing bar! Yes, drink and throw axes - BYOB. Compete among friends on Miracle Strip!
29 locals recommend
The Rachet Hatchet
304 Perry Ave SENew Axe Throwing bar! Yes, drink and throw axes - BYOB. Compete among friends on Miracle Strip!
Emerald Coast Science Center
31 Memorial Pkwy SWFun interactive museum, great for kids!
3-hour Catamaran cruises for marine life, seashells, and more! Sunset Cruises!
Cattywampus Aquatic Adventures
1284 Marler Ave3-hour Catamaran cruises for marine life, seashells, and more! Sunset Cruises!
Food Scene
Harbor Docks
538 Harbor BlvdBest sushi on the planet
Props Brewery & Grill
255 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEGood craft beer :)
Rockin Tacos
1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEGood Mexican Food - great deck!
Okaloosa Donuts
29D Miracle Strip Pkwy SWThis is the donut shop we own :)
It's Better With Sprinkles!
Clemenza's at Uptown
75 Eglin Pkwy NEGreat Pizza!
Fokkers Pub
215 Miracle Strip Pkwy SELocal's Favorite!
Chill, colorful hangout turning out handmade, Baja-style Mexican fare along with Craft Beer!
90 locals recommend
Burrito del Sol
201 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEChill, colorful hangout turning out handmade, Baja-style Mexican fare along with Craft Beer!
Fantastic food & atmosphere – definitely a fan favorite! Very Popular with locals and visitors.
318 locals recommend
McGuire's Irish Pub of Destin
33 US-98Fantastic food & atmosphere – definitely a fan favorite! Very Popular with locals and visitors.
– Okaloosa Island Bay Front - Great outdoor dining, drinks & fun! Right on the Bay!
106 locals recommend
The Gulf
1284 Marler Avenue– Okaloosa Island Bay Front - Great outdoor dining, drinks & fun! Right on the Bay!
Seafood Shanty – Fort Walton Beach – Locals FAVORITE – not fancy - eating, not dining (order at the window, no alcohol served, cash) – it’s a MUST for lunch!
155 locals recommend
Stewby's Seafood Shanty
235 Santa Rosa BlvdSeafood Shanty – Fort Walton Beach – Locals FAVORITE – not fancy - eating, not dining (order at the window, no alcohol served, cash) – it’s a MUST for lunch!
Fishing & Boating
Adventure Marina
1201 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEBait, Fuel, Watersports, Pontoon Rentals, & Fishing Pole Rentals
Power Up Watersports
1201 B Miracle Strip Pkwy SEHydro lift, pontoon, jet ski, paddleboard, & kayak rentals
Sightseeing
Destin’s helicopter rides showing the area and beautiful marine life.
31 locals recommend
Timberview Helicopters
34859 Airport RdDestin’s helicopter rides showing the area and beautiful marine life.