DESTIN VACATION
Food Scene
I like the atmosphere, fresh seafood, and great selection of draft beer. It's only a short walk from the Palms and conveniently located right next to the free beach.
21 locals recommend
Back Porch Restaurant station
I like the atmosphere, fresh seafood, and great selection of draft beer. It's only a short walk from the Palms and conveniently located right next to the free beach.
This is our local favorite! The lunch menu is delicious and reasonably priced. Features outdoor seating on the doc with views of Crab Island and frequent dolphin sightings.
104 locals recommend
Dewey Destin's Seafood Restaurant
9 Calhoun AveThis is our local favorite! The lunch menu is delicious and reasonably priced. Features outdoor seating on the doc with views of Crab Island and frequent dolphin sightings.
Resturant and great Free Beach! This is the beach where we usually go.
117 locals recommend
Crab Trap Destin
3500 Scenic Hwy 98Resturant and great Free Beach! This is the beach where we usually go.
Pompano Joe's
2237 Scenic Gulf DrStewby's Seafood Shanty
235 Santa Rosa BlvdGreat local seafood!
Best breakfast in town and we always take out a few doughnuts for later! This place is super popular so you have to get there early or the line will be out the door.
94 locals recommend
Donut Hole Bakery Cafe
635 Harbor BlvdBest breakfast in town and we always take out a few doughnuts for later! This place is super popular so you have to get there early or the line will be out the door.
Shopping
Destin Commons
4100 Legendary DrSilver Sands Premium Outlets
10562 Emerald Coast Pkwy WSightseeing
HarborWalk Village
34 Harbor BlvdTurkey Creek Park
340 W John Sims PkwyActivities
Crab Island
Rent a boat, SUP, or Kayak and head out to Crab Island!
Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park
1007 US-98Only a short walk from the Palms Resort and includes: Go Karts, Mini Golf, an Arcade, Bumper Boats and several other rides.
174 locals recommend
The Track - Destin
1125 US-98Only a short walk from the Palms Resort and includes: Go Karts, Mini Golf, an Arcade, Bumper Boats and several other rides.
Gulfarium Gift Shop
1010 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEDestin Snorkel
56 A Harbor BlvdBest place to rent Pontoon Boats, Jet Skis, Kayaks, Paddle Boards (SUP)
6 locals recommend
Blue Crab Water Sports of Destin
404 Harbor BlvdBest place to rent Pontoon Boats, Jet Skis, Kayaks, Paddle Boards (SUP)
Air Force Armament Museum
100 Museum DrFree Admission!
BEACH
Henderson Beach is within walking distance from the Palms Resort. There is a small fee but its especially worth it during peak season when the free beaches are packed!
208 locals recommend
Henderson Beach State Park
Emerald Coast PkwyHenderson Beach is within walking distance from the Palms Resort. There is a small fee but its especially worth it during peak season when the free beaches are packed!
June White Decker Park has free beach access and is less than a 10 minute walk from the Palms Resort.
16 locals recommend
June White Decker Park
1950 Scenic Hwy 98June White Decker Park has free beach access and is less than a 10 minute walk from the Palms Resort.
Free beach access and quite a bit of free parking.
9 locals recommend
Public Beach Access - #49 @ Pompano Joe's
2375 Scenic Gulf DrFree beach access and quite a bit of free parking.
This is a great free beach with quite a bit of free parking. This is my go-to spot when Destin is crowded. Most of this strip of land is controlled by Eglin Air Force Base, but you can access from John Beasley Park and walk the entire length.
55 locals recommend
John C Beasley Park
1550 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEThis is a great free beach with quite a bit of free parking. This is my go-to spot when Destin is crowded. Most of this strip of land is controlled by Eglin Air Force Base, but you can access from John Beasley Park and walk the entire length.