Laura's Favorite restaurants and places to visit!
Food Scene
Mark and I love going to visit this restaurant. Mama is always there greeting her guests. Great coffee and cappuccino. One of our favorite spots for breakfast. I love the quiche, french pastries and homemade jellies and Mark loves the chicken omelette and eggs benedict. The lemon pancakes are another favorite and Mama makes the best sangria ❤️
29 locals recommend
Mama Clemenzas European Breakfast
12271 US-98Mark and I love going to visit this restaurant. Mama is always there greeting her guests. Great coffee and cappuccino. One of our favorite spots for breakfast. I love the quiche, french pastries and homemade jellies and Mark loves the chicken omelette and eggs benedict. The lemon pancakes are another favorite and Mama makes the best sangria ❤️
Mark and I love to go to Another Broken Egg for breakfast, brunch on Sunday or lunch. They have the best Lobster and Brie Omelette, eggs benedict and pancakes. Also love their amazing coffees and drinks.
57 locals recommend
Another Broken Egg Cafe
755 Grand BlvdMark and I love to go to Another Broken Egg for breakfast, brunch on Sunday or lunch. They have the best Lobster and Brie Omelette, eggs benedict and pancakes. Also love their amazing coffees and drinks.
If you are looking for a great restaurant with an amazing view, this is the place. Our favorite things at Pompano Joes are the coconut shrimp, the blackened grouper reuben, burgers, chicken wings and grilled crab legs and also the blackened grilled chicken caesar salad. They also have great drinks and live music.
225 locals recommend
Pompano Joe's
2237 Scenic Gulf DrIf you are looking for a great restaurant with an amazing view, this is the place. Our favorite things at Pompano Joes are the coconut shrimp, the blackened grouper reuben, burgers, chicken wings and grilled crab legs and also the blackened grilled chicken caesar salad. They also have great drinks and live music.
I love to sit outside on the street and people watch and just look at the beautiful brick streets and amazing architecture. This is one of my favorite restaurants for delicious fondue or espresso cookies and a glass of wine. The food is also amazing, you cannot go wrong here. Take a walk down to the beach to watch the sunset afterwards. It's just beautiful.
111 locals recommend
La Crema Tapas & Chocolate
38 Main StI love to sit outside on the street and people watch and just look at the beautiful brick streets and amazing architecture. This is one of my favorite restaurants for delicious fondue or espresso cookies and a glass of wine. The food is also amazing, you cannot go wrong here. Take a walk down to the beach to watch the sunset afterwards. It's just beautiful.
Located at Grand Boulevard in Sandestin, Emeril's Coastal Italian is the first of Emeril’s Restaurants in Northwest Florida. Emeril's Coastal Italian combines the rich and diverse tradition of Italian cuisine with the bountiful variety of nearby fresh Gulf seafood and local ingredients. The menu features Italian favorites like house made meatballs, Lasagna Bolognese and other house made pasta dishes and creative flatbreads as well as specialties straight from the Gulf. The design of the restaurant compliments the menu using an earthy mix of textures to create a casual, coastal feeling that is complete with elegant and sophisticated touches.
61 locals recommend
Emeril's Coastal Italian
435 Grand BlvdLocated at Grand Boulevard in Sandestin, Emeril's Coastal Italian is the first of Emeril’s Restaurants in Northwest Florida. Emeril's Coastal Italian combines the rich and diverse tradition of Italian cuisine with the bountiful variety of nearby fresh Gulf seafood and local ingredients. The menu features Italian favorites like house made meatballs, Lasagna Bolognese and other house made pasta dishes and creative flatbreads as well as specialties straight from the Gulf. The design of the restaurant compliments the menu using an earthy mix of textures to create a casual, coastal feeling that is complete with elegant and sophisticated touches.
We love to go to the Bay on Wednesday evenings to listen to the band and sit by the bonfire. They also have great Sushi and southern favorites.
122 locals recommend
The Bay
We love to go to the Bay on Wednesday evenings to listen to the band and sit by the bonfire. They also have great Sushi and southern favorites.
The most amazing views and in my favorite little town. You dine roof top and the food is amazing.
95 locals recommend
Pescado Seafood Grill & Rooftop Bar
74 Town Hall RdThe most amazing views and in my favorite little town. You dine roof top and the food is amazing.
This is one of our favorite restaurants for seafood when at the Beach in Gulf Place. Such a fun atmosphere and great food.
162 locals recommend
Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar
1875 S Co Hwy 393This is one of our favorite restaurants for seafood when at the Beach in Gulf Place. Such a fun atmosphere and great food.
Perfect Pig Grill and Fish House
4281 E County HighwayGreat place for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
La Crema Tapas & Chocolate
38 Main StEntertainment & Activities
Discover the Heart and Soul of Sandestin. Fireworks every Tuesday.
Located along the shores of the Choctawhatchee Bay in Northwest Florida, The Village of Baytowne Wharf features an array of boutiques, eateries, galleries and nightlife -- not to mention a jam-packed schedule of outdoor festivals and special events for the entire family. This spectacular setting, all within the gates of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, is the perfect spot to spend a vibrant afternoon, evening, week, vacation, or you can be one of the lucky few who frequently experiences Baytowne Wharf through home ownership.
89 locals recommend
Village of Baytowne Wharf
9300 Baytowne Wharf BlvdDiscover the Heart and Soul of Sandestin. Fireworks every Tuesday.
Located along the shores of the Choctawhatchee Bay in Northwest Florida, The Village of Baytowne Wharf features an array of boutiques, eateries, galleries and nightlife -- not to mention a jam-packed schedule of outdoor festivals and special events for the entire family. This spectacular setting, all within the gates of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, is the perfect spot to spend a vibrant afternoon, evening, week, vacation, or you can be one of the lucky few who frequently experiences Baytowne Wharf through home ownership.
With so many things to do in Destin Florida, HarborWalk Village is at the center of it all.
Come out to HarborWalk Village where restaurants, activities and entertainment will please each and every taste on your next Destin family vacation. With so many things to do in Destin Florida; here you can find waterfront shopping, paddle board and kayak rentals, pontoon and jet ski rentals, parasailing, glass bottom boats, world class fishing, pirate ship excursions, dolphin cruises, concerts and live music, weekly fireworks, weekly Fat Tuesday parades, live entertainment, and an array of restaurants, including Jimmy Buffets Margaritaville and Harry Ts, to satisfy all tastes. Plenty of things to do
295 locals recommend
HarborWalk Village
34 Harbor BlvdWith so many things to do in Destin Florida, HarborWalk Village is at the center of it all.
Come out to HarborWalk Village where restaurants, activities and entertainment will please each and every taste on your next Destin family vacation. With so many things to do in Destin Florida; here you can find waterfront shopping, paddle board and kayak rentals, pontoon and jet ski rentals, parasailing, glass bottom boats, world class fishing, pirate ship excursions, dolphin cruises, concerts and live music, weekly fireworks, weekly Fat Tuesday parades, live entertainment, and an array of restaurants, including Jimmy Buffets Margaritaville and Harry Ts, to satisfy all tastes. Plenty of things to do
Escape into a world of adventure through our amazing Rainforest themed
18 hole indoor Black Light miniature Golf course and arcade.
While we do have a few traditional coin operated arcade games, we are excited to
introduce our UNIQUE PAY ONE PRICE high energy arcade area, featuring:
Dodge ball Arena with sting free foam balls
Criss Cross Basketball
"BEAM" Interactive Play Projection System
Chase the Light Corral
and more.
21 locals recommend
Rainforest Black Light Golf and Arcade
11394 US-98Escape into a world of adventure through our amazing Rainforest themed
18 hole indoor Black Light miniature Golf course and arcade.
While we do have a few traditional coin operated arcade games, we are excited to
introduce our UNIQUE PAY ONE PRICE high energy arcade area, featuring:
Dodge ball Arena with sting free foam balls
Criss Cross Basketball
"BEAM" Interactive Play Projection System
Chase the Light Corral
and more.
With over 40 different water play areas, rides, slides, and pools, Big Kahuna's is the perfect water park destination for families! Enjoy the giant wave pool or relax in the easy-goin’ Lazy River. Scream down the 5-story Jumanji, or scream along the Maui Pipeline. Fly the Skycoaster and play miniature golf. If you're looking for the best entertainment value with the most fun things to do in Destin, check out the ride descriptions below then head over to the Tickets & Passes page to purchase your discounted tickets online.
314 locals recommend
Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park
1007 US-98With over 40 different water play areas, rides, slides, and pools, Big Kahuna's is the perfect water park destination for families! Enjoy the giant wave pool or relax in the easy-goin’ Lazy River. Scream down the 5-story Jumanji, or scream along the Maui Pipeline. Fly the Skycoaster and play miniature golf. If you're looking for the best entertainment value with the most fun things to do in Destin, check out the ride descriptions below then head over to the Tickets & Passes page to purchase your discounted tickets online.
Beach Access is perfect here!!! Great food and beach access very close by. Tell the guard that you are going to the Beach House restaurant . You will have free parking and beach access right behind the restaurant.
22 locals recommend
The Beach House
4009 S Sandestin BlvdBeach Access is perfect here!!! Great food and beach access very close by. Tell the guard that you are going to the Beach House restaurant . You will have free parking and beach access right behind the restaurant.
Our closest movie theater right at Grand Blvd. Great location, ovation room that serves great food and drinks and the Big D. We have popcorn buckets that you can use for discounted popcorn.
19 locals recommend
Boulevard 10
465 Grand BlvdOur closest movie theater right at Grand Blvd. Great location, ovation room that serves great food and drinks and the Big D. We have popcorn buckets that you can use for discounted popcorn.
Sailing Under The Florida Sun
Take a break from the beach for the day and explore the Gulf Of Mexico and The Choctawhatchee Bay on a charter sailing catamaran. Each trip is private and tailored to your family or group. Choose to take a morning or day sail, go for a swim, or even go snorkeling. We also offer Dolphin Tours and excursions to Crab Island, where you can party like a local. We leave from the Destin Harbor and voyage to the Gulf of Mexico where the curious and playful dolphins await. Join Pam and her crew, learn to sail or relax on the deck with cool drinks, music, and wonderful company.
18 locals recommend
Smile -n- Wave Sailing Adventures
404 Harbor BlvdSailing Under The Florida Sun
Take a break from the beach for the day and explore the Gulf Of Mexico and The Choctawhatchee Bay on a charter sailing catamaran. Each trip is private and tailored to your family or group. Choose to take a morning or day sail, go for a swim, or even go snorkeling. We also offer Dolphin Tours and excursions to Crab Island, where you can party like a local. We leave from the Destin Harbor and voyage to the Gulf of Mexico where the curious and playful dolphins await. Join Pam and her crew, learn to sail or relax on the deck with cool drinks, music, and wonderful company.
Blast Arcade and Laser Maze is an exciting, fun filled entertainment center located in Destin Florida right in the middle of Sandestin’s Baytowne Wharf Village. We offer family fun and activities that will surely have the entire family coming back for more. Our Arcade has over 60 redemption and video games. Put on your best Tom Cruise imitation and try to navigate thru our amazing Laser Maze. And, don’t forget to visit Rootin Tootin in our Blast’ Em Shootin Gallery.
10 locals recommend
Blast Arcade & Laser Maze
118 Cannery LnBlast Arcade and Laser Maze is an exciting, fun filled entertainment center located in Destin Florida right in the middle of Sandestin’s Baytowne Wharf Village. We offer family fun and activities that will surely have the entire family coming back for more. Our Arcade has over 60 redemption and video games. Put on your best Tom Cruise imitation and try to navigate thru our amazing Laser Maze. And, don’t forget to visit Rootin Tootin in our Blast’ Em Shootin Gallery.
Parks & Nature
Deer Lake State Park shares its name with the coastal dune lake within its boundaries. Coastal dune lakes are extremely rare worldwide and in the United States they occur only along the Gulf Coast. Southern magnolias, golden asters, woody goldenrod and scrub oaks can be seen in this coastal dune habitat. Rare plants such as Gulf coast lupine, spoonflower, pitcher plants, and Curtiss' sand grass-one of the largest populations found in Florida-are found in the park. Visitors may see splashes of color from summer wildflowers or some of the many species of resident or migratory birds and butterflies.
A boardwalk across the dunes offers easy access to the beach where visitors can picnic, swim an
58 locals recommend
Deer Lake State Park
Deer Lake State Park shares its name with the coastal dune lake within its boundaries. Coastal dune lakes are extremely rare worldwide and in the United States they occur only along the Gulf Coast. Southern magnolias, golden asters, woody goldenrod and scrub oaks can be seen in this coastal dune habitat. Rare plants such as Gulf coast lupine, spoonflower, pitcher plants, and Curtiss' sand grass-one of the largest populations found in Florida-are found in the park. Visitors may see splashes of color from summer wildflowers or some of the many species of resident or migratory birds and butterflies.
A boardwalk across the dunes offers easy access to the beach where visitors can picnic, swim an
Ponce De Leon Springs State Park
2860 Ponce De Leon Springs RdDrinks & Nightlife
Village Door Restaurant & Nightclub was born on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, formerly called The Famous Door Dixieland Club, when Wehner purchased it in 1992. In 2002, Wehner moved to the Destin location and in spring of 2018 a brand new “Door” opened at their two-story venue in Seascape Resort’s Towne Centre.
Live Music every night and always a packed scene, The Village Door is the HOTTEST spot to meet Destin and Miramar Beach, Florida’s most gorgeous celebrity guests and nightclub crowd.
19 locals recommend
The Village Door Music Hall
60 Seascape DrVillage Door Restaurant & Nightclub was born on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, formerly called The Famous Door Dixieland Club, when Wehner purchased it in 1992. In 2002, Wehner moved to the Destin location and in spring of 2018 a brand new “Door” opened at their two-story venue in Seascape Resort’s Towne Centre.
Live Music every night and always a packed scene, The Village Door is the HOTTEST spot to meet Destin and Miramar Beach, Florida’s most gorgeous celebrity guests and nightclub crowd.
This is such a fun place to hang out and listen to the dueling pianos. Great drinks, view, food and fun!!
36 locals recommend
Rum Runners
130 Fisherman's CoveThis is such a fun place to hang out and listen to the dueling pianos. Great drinks, view, food and fun!!
Shopping
Grand Blvd is only five minutes from Beach This Way at the end of our street. At the Grand Blvd. location, they offer a Farmers Market on Saturday mornings, Emerils new Coastal Italian restaurant, Grimaldis Pizza, Frozen Yogurt, Publix Grocer, AMC Movie Theater, Tommy Bahamas restaurant, Flemmings Steak House, Another Broken Egg, Chan's Wine World, The Craft Bar, PF Changs, Jimmy Johns Sub Sandwiches, Cantina Laredo for mexican food, always some type of an event of festival, many shops, a Pottery Barn and so much more.
36 locals recommend
Grand Boulevard
Grand BoulevardGrand Blvd is only five minutes from Beach This Way at the end of our street. At the Grand Blvd. location, they offer a Farmers Market on Saturday mornings, Emerils new Coastal Italian restaurant, Grimaldis Pizza, Frozen Yogurt, Publix Grocer, AMC Movie Theater, Tommy Bahamas restaurant, Flemmings Steak House, Another Broken Egg, Chan's Wine World, The Craft Bar, PF Changs, Jimmy Johns Sub Sandwiches, Cantina Laredo for mexican food, always some type of an event of festival, many shops, a Pottery Barn and so much more.
Destin Commons
4100 Legendary DrGreat shopping, restaurants and movie theater.
Sightseeing
A very quaint beach town with a European feel. Cobblestone streets, amazing architecture, restaurants, great roof top dining and bars, art, shopping, walking and biking. We just love to visit Rosemary Beach.
241 locals recommend
Rosemary Beach
A very quaint beach town with a European feel. Cobblestone streets, amazing architecture, restaurants, great roof top dining and bars, art, shopping, walking and biking. We just love to visit Rosemary Beach.
Beautiful Miramar Beach. Parking is located at Pompano Joes, or along scenic highway 98.
68 locals recommend
Miramar Beach
Beautiful Miramar Beach. Parking is located at Pompano Joes, or along scenic highway 98.