Beth's Vacation Guidebook

Beth
Beth's Vacation Guidebook

Beaches

This is the closest public beach and my favorite. It is in Crystal Beach in Destin. It has a long board walk, shaded pavilions, public restrooms and outdoor showers to rinse off sand. It has a big parking lot and also has the popular Crab Trap restaurant on the boardwalk along with a beach front bar.
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James Lee Beach
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This is the closest public beach and my favorite. It is in Crystal Beach in Destin. It has a long board walk, shaded pavilions, public restrooms and outdoor showers to rinse off sand. It has a big parking lot and also has the popular Crab Trap restaurant on the boardwalk along with a beach front bar.
Public beach on Okaloosa Island, close to Fort Walton Beach. It has parking, public restrooms and a pavilion. It is right next to the boardwalk with lots of restaurants and shops.
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John C Beasley Park
1550 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE
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Public beach on Okaloosa Island, close to Fort Walton Beach. It has parking, public restrooms and a pavilion. It is right next to the boardwalk with lots of restaurants and shops.
This is the Walton County public beach just east of Crystal beach. It also has lots of parking, public restrooms, and a restaurant, Pompano Joe's, right on the water.
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Public Beach Access - #49 @ Pompano Joe's
2375 Scenic Gulf Dr
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This is the Walton County public beach just east of Crystal beach. It also has lots of parking, public restrooms, and a restaurant, Pompano Joe's, right on the water.
Same emerald beaches of Destin protected as a state park. The park has pavilions and restrooms. There is a nominal fee to enter the park.
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Henderson Beach State Park
Emerald Coast Pkwy
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Same emerald beaches of Destin protected as a state park. The park has pavilions and restrooms. There is a nominal fee to enter the park.
Beach on the bay side of Okaloosa Island. Calmer waters for snorkeling, paddle boarding, jet skiing or just floating or swimming.
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Gulf Islands National Seashore
1 Gulf National Sea Shore Dr
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Beach on the bay side of Okaloosa Island. Calmer waters for snorkeling, paddle boarding, jet skiing or just floating or swimming.
Panama City. Boat tours to Shell Island.
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ISt. Andrews State Park
4607 State Park Ln
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Panama City. Boat tours to Shell Island.

Restaurants on the beach

Destin is full of good restaurants, but if you want to see the water while you eat, try these.
On the boardwalk at Crystal Beach in James Lee Park. It also has a beach side bar.
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Crab Trap Destin
3500 Scenic Hwy 98
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On the boardwalk at Crystal Beach in James Lee Park. It also has a beach side bar.
Back porch is so close to the beach you can put your toes in the sand from your table. It also has a large bar. East of Destin in Miramar Beach.
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The Surf Hut
551 Scenic Gulf Dr
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Back porch is so close to the beach you can put your toes in the sand from your table. It also has a large bar. East of Destin in Miramar Beach.
Restaurant on the public beach in Walton county.
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Pompano Joe's
2237 Scenic Gulf Dr
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Restaurant on the public beach in Walton county.
One of the original Destin beach restaurants recently renovated to include a large outdoor deck with seating areas.
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Back Porch Restaurant station
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One of the original Destin beach restaurants recently renovated to include a large outdoor deck with seating areas.
Great view from this second floor restaurant on the boardwalk on Okaloosa Island.
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Rockin Tacos
1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE
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Great view from this second floor restaurant on the boardwalk on Okaloosa Island.
Great happy hour dinner specials starting at 4 pm. Enjoy dining outside on the deck right on the beach, or inside in the dining room.
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790 on the Gulf Restaurant
14073 Scenic Hwy 98
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Great happy hour dinner specials starting at 4 pm. Enjoy dining outside on the deck right on the beach, or inside in the dining room.

Other Restaurants

All you can eat shrimp! On the boardwalk on Okaloosa Island.
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Floyd's Shrimp House
1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE
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All you can eat shrimp! On the boardwalk on Okaloosa Island.
Right around the corner from the Clay House. Sports bar with lots of TVs throughout, good food, great fries, friendly bar tenders.
Hurricane Grill & Wings
4579 East Highway 20
Right around the corner from the Clay House. Sports bar with lots of TVs throughout, good food, great fries, friendly bar tenders.
In Bluewater Bay just across Hwy 20 from the Clay House. Good Italian food, great bread. Also has Bella Blue Bar attached.
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Ciao Bella Pizza
4400 E Hwy 20
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In Bluewater Bay just across Hwy 20 from the Clay House. Good Italian food, great bread. Also has Bella Blue Bar attached.
Fun place to eat and drink. Just at the foot of the Destin bridge in Destin.
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McGuire's Irish Pub of Destin
33 US-98
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Fun place to eat and drink. Just at the foot of the Destin bridge in Destin.
On the harbor in Destin.
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AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar
116 Harbor Blvd
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On the harbor in Destin.
Great rollatini and everything else Italian. Small and cozy. Make reservations.
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Mimmo's Ristorante Italiano
979 U.S. 98
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Great rollatini and everything else Italian. Small and cozy. Make reservations.

Things to do

Kids love this. It's so big, you can spend all day. 40 different water play areas, rides, slides and pools. Wave pool and lazy river. Cabanas for rent.
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Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park
1007 US-98
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Kids love this. It's so big, you can spend all day. 40 different water play areas, rides, slides and pools. Wave pool and lazy river. Cabanas for rent.
The Track in Destin has five Go-Kart Tracks, two Mini Golf Courses, Blaster Boats, Bumper Cars, Kids Country Rides, the high flying SkyFlyer, the spinning Hurricane 360, and Fat Daddy's Arcade. The 3-level Wild Woody and Family Track have single and double go-karts.
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The Track - Destin
1125 US-98
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The Track in Destin has five Go-Kart Tracks, two Mini Golf Courses, Blaster Boats, Bumper Cars, Kids Country Rides, the high flying SkyFlyer, the spinning Hurricane 360, and Fat Daddy's Arcade. The 3-level Wild Woody and Family Track have single and double go-karts.
Go karts, bumper boats, laser tag, 2 adventure golfs and kiddie golf, reverse bungee trampoline, tree top challenge, 4D movie experience, arcade, food and ice cream.
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Wild Willy's Adventure Zone
1306 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE
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Go karts, bumper boats, laser tag, 2 adventure golfs and kiddie golf, reverse bungee trampoline, tree top challenge, 4D movie experience, arcade, food and ice cream.
Aquarium, dolphin and sea lion shows and various animal encounters.
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Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
1010 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE
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Aquarium, dolphin and sea lion shows and various animal encounters.
Popular sand bar just off the Destin bridge, accessed by boat only. Rent a pontoon boat or take a water shuttle. Floating vendors, restaurants and an inflatable obstacle course all in waist high water.
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Crab Island
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Popular sand bar just off the Destin bridge, accessed by boat only. Rent a pontoon boat or take a water shuttle. Floating vendors, restaurants and an inflatable obstacle course all in waist high water.
Great place for fishing, viewing dolphins and fireworks every Wednesday at 9 pm in the summer.
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Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier
1030 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE
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Great place for fishing, viewing dolphins and fireworks every Wednesday at 9 pm in the summer.
Beautifully landscaped zoo west of Navarre. Feed the giraffes and see the pink flamingos! Interactive petting zoo and bird feeding aviary.
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Gulf Breeze Zoo
5701 Gulf Breeze Pkwy
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Beautifully landscaped zoo west of Navarre. Feed the giraffes and see the pink flamingos! Interactive petting zoo and bird feeding aviary.
Just outside of Eglin AFB, real planes on display outside.
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I-Air Force Armament Museum
100 Museum Dr
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Just outside of Eglin AFB, real planes on display outside.
Outdoor shopping mall with Belk, IMAX theatre, Bass Pro Shop, and Stay Fountain for kids to play in.
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Destin Commons
4100 Legendary Dr
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Outdoor shopping mall with Belk, IMAX theatre, Bass Pro Shop, and Stay Fountain for kids to play in.
IMAX movie theater in Destin Commons with reclining seats.
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AMC Destin Commons 14
4000 Legendary Dr
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IMAX movie theater in Destin Commons with reclining seats.
This state park is right down the street from the Clay House on Hwy 20. It's right on Rocky Bayou and has swimming and canoe and kayak rentals. It also has several different hiking trails. Entrance fee is nominal.
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I-Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park
4281 FL-20
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This state park is right down the street from the Clay House on Hwy 20. It's right on Rocky Bayou and has swimming and canoe and kayak rentals. It also has several different hiking trails. Entrance fee is nominal.
East of Destin. Crocs, Coach, Columbia, Eddie Bower, Fossil, Nike, Oakley, Old Navy, Reebok, Salt Life, Sketchers and many others.
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Silver Sands Premium Outlets
10562 Emerald Coast Pkwy W
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East of Destin. Crocs, Coach, Columbia, Eddie Bower, Fossil, Nike, Oakley, Old Navy, Reebok, Salt Life, Sketchers and many others.
Snorkeling, dolphin cruises, firework cruises.
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Destin Snorkel
56 A Harbor Blvd
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Snorkeling, dolphin cruises, firework cruises.
Souvenirs, beach supplies and clothes in a two floor department store format.
Alvin's Island - Destin #11
1073 US-98
Souvenirs, beach supplies and clothes in a two floor department store format.
Shops and restaurants on the harbor, fishing excursions, snorkeling and dolphin tours available plus a great view of East Pass.
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HarborWalk Village
34 Harbor Blvd
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Shops and restaurants on the harbor, fishing excursions, snorkeling and dolphin tours available plus a great view of East Pass.

Antiques/Flea Markets

Destin - Largest antiques dealer in the area. Quality items.
Smith's Antique Mall
12500 Emerald Coast Pkwy
Destin - Largest antiques dealer in the area. Quality items.
Niceville - Nice gift shop with some vintage furniture and home decorating items.
Southern Agenda
27 South Trade Street
Niceville - Nice gift shop with some vintage furniture and home decorating items.
Fort Walton Beach - Large store with lots of consignment booths and quality items.
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DeFrance Antiques
230 Eglin Pkwy SE
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Fort Walton Beach - Large store with lots of consignment booths and quality items.
Bluewater Bay - Nice items from estate sales and consignment vendors. Very close to the Clay house.
Lily Pads Interior Market
4650 FL-20
Bluewater Bay - Nice items from estate sales and consignment vendors. Very close to the Clay house.
Consignment booths with lots of neat flea market stuff and some antiques.
Fort Walton Beach Flea Market
125 Eglin Pkwy SE
Consignment booths with lots of neat flea market stuff and some antiques.
Fort Walton Beach - This store benefits PAWS (Panhandle Animal Welfare Society.
Junkyard Dog Gift n Thrift
179 Eglin Pkwy NE
Fort Walton Beach - This store benefits PAWS (Panhandle Animal Welfare Society.
Fort Walton Beach- Across from Wal-Mart, small store with consignment booths.
Vintage Barn
419 Beal Pkwy NW
Fort Walton Beach- Across from Wal-Mart, small store with consignment booths.