Kristine’s Guidebook to Destin!

Kristine
Kristine’s Guidebook to Destin!

Food scene

A local favorite for Harbor front dining!
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Boshamps Seafood and Oyster House
414 Harbor Blvd
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A local favorite for Harbor front dining!
My personal favorite restaurant for the freshest seafood and sushi - they have non-seafood options as well. Their thai food at lunch like friend rice is also amazing. Full service bar. Outdoor seating options right on the Harbor.
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Harbor Docks
538 Harbor Blvd
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My personal favorite restaurant for the freshest seafood and sushi - they have non-seafood options as well. Their thai food at lunch like friend rice is also amazing. Full service bar. Outdoor seating options right on the Harbor.
Another favorite restaurant. A great menu with seafood, steak, chicken, pizza and sushi. Something for everyone. Open for dinner onnly.
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Camille's at Crystal Beach
2931 Scenic Hwy 98
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Another favorite restaurant. A great menu with seafood, steak, chicken, pizza and sushi. Something for everyone. Open for dinner onnly.
I love this place, right on the Harbor - excellent seafood and as a hush puppy connisseur I think theirs are the best! They also have seafood buckets for the entire table that are quite popular.
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Brotula's Seafood House & Steamer
210D Harbor Blvd
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I love this place, right on the Harbor - excellent seafood and as a hush puppy connisseur I think theirs are the best! They also have seafood buckets for the entire table that are quite popular.
I love Mexican food and I eat here once a week! Open for dinner only. Large restaurant so not usually a huge wait for a table. Like anywhere, go early in the summer to avoid the crowds.
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La Paz
950 Gulf Shore Dr
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I love Mexican food and I eat here once a week! Open for dinner only. Large restaurant so not usually a huge wait for a table. Like anywhere, go early in the summer to avoid the crowds.
A great spot for breakfast or lunch - sometimes for dinner. You can dine in, but I like to grab a turkey avocado sandwich and fries and eat it at the beach! An easy place to grab some beach food - order over the phone and pick it up! If they have frosted brownies, trust me and get one. Or two. Or twelve.
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The Local Market
950 Gulf Shore Dr
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A great spot for breakfast or lunch - sometimes for dinner. You can dine in, but I like to grab a turkey avocado sandwich and fries and eat it at the beach! An easy place to grab some beach food - order over the phone and pick it up! If they have frosted brownies, trust me and get one. Or two. Or twelve.
Great Italian food and new daily specials that are always tasty!
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Mimmo's Ristorante Italiano
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Great Italian food and new daily specials that are always tasty!
Get here early, the donuts sell out quicker than at Krispy Kreme! And their cakes are to die for. And if you like key lime pie....or even if you don't like key lime pie...you will LOVE their key lime pie. You can stop by and just buy a cake or a pie and it will change your life. If you see a caramel or strawberry cake, buy the entire cake and thank me later. And they also have a great breakfast. I can't get enough of the huevos rancheros.
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Donut Hole Bakery Cafe
635 Harbor Blvd
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Get here early, the donuts sell out quicker than at Krispy Kreme! And their cakes are to die for. And if you like key lime pie....or even if you don't like key lime pie...you will LOVE their key lime pie. You can stop by and just buy a cake or a pie and it will change your life. If you see a caramel or strawberry cake, buy the entire cake and thank me later. And they also have a great breakfast. I can't get enough of the huevos rancheros.
True story - I should open a breakfast joint. They are all so busy it must be a great business! This place is good - at least it was way back years ago on a day when I could actually get a table at a breakfast place! The key is to get there early!
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The Pancakery
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True story - I should open a breakfast joint. They are all so busy it must be a great business! This place is good - at least it was way back years ago on a day when I could actually get a table at a breakfast place! The key is to get there early!
A crowd favorite and right next door is Maguires Pizza which is some of my favorite pizza. The only pizza that tops it is Grimaldi's but too far to drive in summer traffic!
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McGuire's Irish Pub of Destin
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A crowd favorite and right next door is Maguires Pizza which is some of my favorite pizza. The only pizza that tops it is Grimaldi's but too far to drive in summer traffic!
I told you I love Mexican food and this is the real deal - a little Taqueria located inside a real Mexican market. Call in your takeout order - the steak burrito is amazing! When you pull up you might doubt me, but I KNOW my Mexican food!!!
TIENDA LA MEXICANA Y TAQUERIA
1209 Airport Rd
I told you I love Mexican food and this is the real deal - a little Taqueria located inside a real Mexican market. Call in your takeout order - the steak burrito is amazing! When you pull up you might doubt me, but I KNOW my Mexican food!!!
OMG I LOVE this restaurant - in my top 3 and probably #2. Every bite is a party in your mouth. You just can't go wrong with any menu item. The mango iced tea is so delicious and the homemade bread and butter is to die for. It's worth the drive and open for lunch or dinner!
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Tommy Bahama Restaurant, Bar & Store
525 Grand Blvd
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OMG I LOVE this restaurant - in my top 3 and probably #2. Every bite is a party in your mouth. You just can't go wrong with any menu item. The mango iced tea is so delicious and the homemade bread and butter is to die for. It's worth the drive and open for lunch or dinner!
This is a really good Mexican restaurant. I like my chips really thin and they deliver. I only get fajitas or the mango salad. Seems weird to order a salad at a Mexican restaurant but this salad might change your life. For dessert trust me and order the apple pie - it comes on a fajita skillet drizzled with caramel sauce and it is delicious! You saved the calories with the salad amiright?
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Cantina Laredo
585 Grand Boulevard
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This is a really good Mexican restaurant. I like my chips really thin and they deliver. I only get fajitas or the mango salad. Seems weird to order a salad at a Mexican restaurant but this salad might change your life. For dessert trust me and order the apple pie - it comes on a fajita skillet drizzled with caramel sauce and it is delicious! You saved the calories with the salad amiright?
Bay front dining - the nachos and crab melt are our favorite menu items! It’s a cool location with lots for the kids to do. Open air dining. Not the best food you’ll ever eat, but the experience makes it worth it!
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LuLu's Destin
4607 Legendary Marina Dr
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Bay front dining - the nachos and crab melt are our favorite menu items! It’s a cool location with lots for the kids to do. Open air dining. Not the best food you’ll ever eat, but the experience makes it worth it!
Greek inspired healthy food!
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Red Onion Organic
529 Harbor Boulevard
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Greek inspired healthy food!
Good food and a popular bar!
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The Craft Bar - Destin
4424 Commons Dr E
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Good food and a popular bar!
Breakfast, lunch or brunch!
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First Watch
4427 Commons Dr E
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Breakfast, lunch or brunch!
A more fine dining experience with the most amazing flavors and dishes - I love it all! Open for lunch and dinner
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Bitterroot
4463 Commons Drive West
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A more fine dining experience with the most amazing flavors and dishes - I love it all! Open for lunch and dinner
Not just great coffee! Good food and amazing açaí bowls!
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East Pass Coffee Co.
121 Harbor Blvd
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Not just great coffee! Good food and amazing açaí bowls!
So yummy!
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Moe's Original BBQ - Destin
303 Harbor Blvd
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So yummy!
One side of the restaurant is hibachi, the other side is yummy sushi, bento box, fried rice and more! Love it!
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Osaka Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
34745 Emerald Coast Pkwy
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One side of the restaurant is hibachi, the other side is yummy sushi, bento box, fried rice and more! Love it!
Nothing Bundt Cakes
985 US-98
Omggggg
If you like huge portions and a large menu, you’ll love this place!
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McGuire's Irish Pub of Destin
33 US-98
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If you like huge portions and a large menu, you’ll love this place!
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Vinny McGuire's
29 Harbor Blvd
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Zoës Kitchen
4291 Legendary Dr
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Jasmine Thai
4463 Commons Dr W
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The Local Market
950 Gulf Shore Dr
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Chipper's BBQ
4419 Commons Drive East
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Primrose Restaurant
200 Henderson Resort Way
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Ruby Slipper Cafe
34902 Emerald Coast Parkway

Grocery Stores

This is the busiest Walmart in the nation! Can you believe it? I have the app and order grocery pick-up. Plan ahead before your trip and order your groceries and not have to enter this busy store. You pull up, they load them in your car and back to the beach you go! Easy Peasy!
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Walmart Supercenter
15017 Emerald Coast Pkwy
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This is the busiest Walmart in the nation! Can you believe it? I have the app and order grocery pick-up. Plan ahead before your trip and order your groceries and not have to enter this busy store. You pull up, they load them in your car and back to the beach you go! Easy Peasy!
Super close and easy in and out!
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Winn-Dixie
981 US-98
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Super close and easy in and out!
A small grocery section that will have most of what you need!
Target Grocery
853 Harbor Blvd
A small grocery section that will have most of what you need!
If you visited the south and didn't go to Publix, did you even visit the south?
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Publix Super Market at Paradise Key
4425 Commons Dr E
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If you visited the south and didn't go to Publix, did you even visit the south?
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The Fresh Market
4495 Commons Dr W
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Whole Foods Market
4402 Legendary Dr
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Sightseeing

Great boat charters, parasailing, etc!
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Boogies Watersports
16 Harbor Blvd
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Great boat charters, parasailing, etc!
I am friends with Captain Pam and her catamaran tours do not disappoint. You'll probably contemplate your life choices and decide to buy a boat, move to Destin and live her life!!! wink wink
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Smile -n- Wave Sailing Adventures
404 Harbor Blvd
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I am friends with Captain Pam and her catamaran tours do not disappoint. You'll probably contemplate your life choices and decide to buy a boat, move to Destin and live her life!!! wink wink
When we rent boats we use Luther's or Boogies and love them both. They work HARD and deliver a great service. They'll load your stuff on the pontoon, have an ice filled cooler and life jackets. Just please be careful when driving the boat, follow the rules and have the best day - it's a whole 'nother perspective to see Destin from a boat.
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Luther's Pontoon, Waverunners, & Kayaks Rentals
200 Harbor Blvd
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When we rent boats we use Luther's or Boogies and love them both. They work HARD and deliver a great service. They'll load your stuff on the pontoon, have an ice filled cooler and life jackets. Just please be careful when driving the boat, follow the rules and have the best day - it's a whole 'nother perspective to see Destin from a boat.
The cutest bowling alley that looks like an indoor aquarium. Call ahead to find out the best time to visit as the wait time can be long! Food is decent too!
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Uncle Buck's Fish Bowl and Grill
4251 Legendary Dr
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The cutest bowling alley that looks like an indoor aquarium. Call ahead to find out the best time to visit as the wait time can be long! Food is decent too!
New Summer 2020!
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Urban Air Adventure Park - Destin, FL
14081 Emerald Coast Pkwy
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New Summer 2020!
Everyone loves a good waterpark and Big K's does not disappoint. The least busy time is to go when they first open on Sunday. If you are going more than once, look online for a season pass - it's cheaper and includes parking!
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Taman Air & Petualangan Big Kahuna
1007 US-98
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Everyone loves a good waterpark and Big K's does not disappoint. The least busy time is to go when they first open on Sunday. If you are going more than once, look online for a season pass - it's cheaper and includes parking!
I'm dying to do this - it looks so fun! Look on their website for options and prices! I recommend booking this for a Thursday night and take in the Harbor fireworks while cruising in your tiki hut! 10/10 Instagram photo!
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Cruisin Tikis Destin
288 Harbor Blvd
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I'm dying to do this - it looks so fun! Look on their website for options and prices! I recommend booking this for a Thursday night and take in the Harbor fireworks while cruising in your tiki hut! 10/10 Instagram photo!
Fun place to go to take in the Harbor plus shops and restaurants. You will pay for parking. Thursdays are the busiest so unless you love crowds and parking far away and walking, pick another day.
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HarborWalk Village
34 Harbor Blvd
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Fun place to go to take in the Harbor plus shops and restaurants. You will pay for parking. Thursdays are the busiest so unless you love crowds and parking far away and walking, pick another day.
If you are here for a while or during off season, I definitely recommend a day trip to 30A. Super cute little beach towns like Seaside, Alys Beach, Seagrove, Rosemary Beach and more.
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Florida 30A
Florida 30A
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If you are here for a while or during off season, I definitely recommend a day trip to 30A. Super cute little beach towns like Seaside, Alys Beach, Seagrove, Rosemary Beach and more.

Spa

This is a very nice spa for massage, facial, etc!
The Spa At Silver Shells
15000 Emerald Coast Pkwy
This is a very nice spa for massage, facial, etc!
This is the spa you want if you want to spend the day using the hot tub, pool and even have lunch. Also great for group events like weddings, bachelorette parties, etc. Make reservations and plan ahead for good old Destin traffic!
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Serenity by the sea Spa
4000 S Sandestin Blvd
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This is the spa you want if you want to spend the day using the hot tub, pool and even have lunch. Also great for group events like weddings, bachelorette parties, etc. Make reservations and plan ahead for good old Destin traffic!
This place is amazing - can't recommend it enough!!!
Salsa Foot Massage
511 Harbor Blvd
This place is amazing - can't recommend it enough!!!
Amazing Asian massage - the foot massage is a game changer!
RUYI massage
4507 Emerald Coast Pkwy
Amazing Asian massage - the foot massage is a game changer!

Golf

Beautiful golf course!
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Kelly Plantation Golf Club
307 Kelly Plantation Dr
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Beautiful golf course!
Beautiful golf course!
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Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club
465 Regatta Bay Blvd
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Beautiful golf course!
Beautiful golf course!
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Indian Bayou Golf Club
1 Country Club Dr E
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Beautiful golf course!

Pizza

This is really good local pizza for delivery!
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Merlins Pizza
1251 Airport Rd
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This is really good local pizza for delivery!
Dine in or carry out...not delivery
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Mellow Mushroom
960 U.S. 98
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Dine in or carry out...not delivery
Another good pizza delivery!
Jet's Pizza
4418 Commons Dr E
Another good pizza delivery!
If you end up at Grand Boulevard, stop by Grimaldis or order some pizza to bring back to the condo. I LOVE this place - real wood fired thin crust pizzas. It's the best!
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Grimaldi's Pizzeria- Grand Boulevard
780 Grand Blvd
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If you end up at Grand Boulevard, stop by Grimaldis or order some pizza to bring back to the condo. I LOVE this place - real wood fired thin crust pizzas. It's the best!
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Vinny McGuire's
29 Harbor Blvd
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Rentals

Bike Rentals
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Coastal Cruisers
12605 Emerald Coast Pkwy
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Bike Rentals
Bike and other rentals
Rent Gear Here
2931 Scenic Hwy 98
Bike and other rentals
Baby gear rentals - also look up Crib Connection
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Beach Baby Crib Rentals
469 Botany Blvd
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Baby gear rentals - also look up Crib Connection
Scooter rentals on Scenic 98
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FantaSea Scooter Rentals Sales & Service
1646 Scenic Gulf Dr
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Scooter rentals on Scenic 98