Tara’s guidebook
Food scene
We love eating here. The view is beautiful. The kids get fun toys and the food is great. Hint there is a playground on site for the kids to play at while you are waiting. There is always a line so come early. It is a short bike ride, golf cart ride or car ride from the resort. Sometimes we even walk to burn the calories. :)
117 locals recommend
Crab Trap Destin
3500 Scenic Hwy 98We love eating here. The view is beautiful. The kids get fun toys and the food is great. Hint there is a playground on site for the kids to play at while you are waiting. There is always a line so come early. It is a short bike ride, golf cart ride or car ride from the resort. Sometimes we even walk to burn the calories. :)
If you like thai food this is the place for you. YUM. This is a place we hit up on every visit.
Thai Onion
If you like thai food this is the place for you. YUM. This is a place we hit up on every visit.
Boshamps Seafood and Oyster House
414 Harbor BlvdIt has great food!
Moo La La Ice Cream & Fudge
90 Seascape DrSo close and the ice cream and service are great!
Sightseeing
So fun!!!! My kids love it. A whole day worth of looking, shows and exploring the local wildlife. About 10 minutes away from resort.
87 locals recommend
Gulfarium Gift Shop
1010 Miracle Strip Pkwy SESo fun!!!! My kids love it. A whole day worth of looking, shows and exploring the local wildlife. About 10 minutes away from resort.
Our favorite photographer. He is wonderful and his prices are very reasonable. I put his business card in the entry drawer. If you would like to book a spot with him I will send his phone number.
Cloud Level Photo
3056 Crown Creek CircleOur favorite photographer. He is wonderful and his prices are very reasonable. I put his business card in the entry drawer. If you would like to book a spot with him I will send his phone number.
BEAUTIFUL!!! If you really want to get away from the crowds on the beach go here! Quiet is the key word. I think its 5 per car to get in and its worth it. Beautiful place to take pictures as well.
208 locals recommend
Henderson Beach State Park
Emerald Coast PkwyBEAUTIFUL!!! If you really want to get away from the crowds on the beach go here! Quiet is the key word. I think its 5 per car to get in and its worth it. Beautiful place to take pictures as well.
Just fun and close on a rainy day. Our daughter loves going here.
33 locals recommend
Thrills Laser Tag and Arcade
90 Seascape DrJust fun and close on a rainy day. Our daughter loves going here.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Grocery store
If you need to go to a grocery store go to the Walmart in Santa Rosa Beach. I know it says that the Walmart in Destin is closer but you do not want to go that way. LOL The traffic is really bad and it will take you twice as long. There is almost no traffic going the other way and it will take you half the time. Plus as a bonus when you get there the amount of people is very minimal.