Chrissy’s Book of Sights
Beachy Things
This is the closest Gulf beach to the house and one of the most popular in the area. It is only about 4 miles away! There are plenty of restaurants here and at nighttime, Al's Beach Club turns into more of a bar.
Please be mindful of rip currents and we do not recommend swimming at the beach if you see any red flags. Enjoy the pool instead it the water is rough :)
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The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEThis is the closest Gulf beach to the house and one of the most popular in the area. It is only about 4 miles away! There are plenty of restaurants here and at nighttime, Al's Beach Club turns into more of a bar.
Please be mindful of rip currents and we do not recommend swimming at the beach if you see any red flags. Enjoy the pool instead it the water is rough :)
Rockin Tacos
1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy SELocated in the same area as the Boardwalk!
Crab Island is a sand bar where Okaloosa Island meets Destin, it is a popular spot where people get together and enjoy the gulf coast. Water transportation is required, and there are rentals available in the area. It is right next to the Harborwalk Village!
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Crab Island
Crab Island is a sand bar where Okaloosa Island meets Destin, it is a popular spot where people get together and enjoy the gulf coast. Water transportation is required, and there are rentals available in the area. It is right next to the Harborwalk Village!
Food during the day, bar at night. Right on the Gulf. Located at the Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island (very close to the house).
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Al's Beach Club
1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEFood during the day, bar at night. Right on the Gulf. Located at the Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island (very close to the house).
A beach between Mary Esther and Pensacola Beach. It is less crowded than many of the other beaches in the area.
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Navarre Beach
A beach between Mary Esther and Pensacola Beach. It is less crowded than many of the other beaches in the area.
Located on Scenic Highway 98. This is the beach I visited the most as a child/teenager :)
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Crab Trap Destin
3500 Scenic Hwy 98Located on Scenic Highway 98. This is the beach I visited the most as a child/teenager :)
It's a tiki hut, but a boat too. Located at the Harborwalk Village.
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Cruisin Tikis Destin
288 Harbor BlvdIt's a tiki hut, but a boat too. Located at the Harborwalk Village.
Located on the beach on Scenic Highway 98 in Destin. I recommend the Reggae Rolls :)
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Pompano Joe's
2237 Scenic Gulf DrLocated on the beach on Scenic Highway 98 in Destin. I recommend the Reggae Rolls :)
A beachside restaurant located near the Boardwalk, only minutes from the house. Serves great seafood and brunch!
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Angler's Beachside Grill
1030 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEA beachside restaurant located near the Boardwalk, only minutes from the house. Serves great seafood and brunch!
Juana's Pagodas
1451 Navarre Beach CausewayA bar on the water in Navarre.
Windjammers on the Pier | Navarre Beach
8579 Gulf BlvdCute bar, right on the beach.
Glow Paddle-Navarre Beach
8671 Navarre ParkwayThe kayaks glow! It is a blast.
On old 98, right across the street from the most beautiful beaches! They have fantastic sushi!
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Camille's at Crystal Beach
2931 Scenic Hwy 98On old 98, right across the street from the most beautiful beaches! They have fantastic sushi!
Crab Island Water Taxi
127 Harbor BlvdDestin Dolphin Cruise
500 Harbor BlvdThe Spots
This area is the heart of the Downtown Fort Walton Beach area (located 3 miles from the house). There is a park for the kiddos as well as the science center. The Indian Temple mound museum is located in the same area, across the street from the strip. Restaurants and bars here include: The Boardroom, Taste Tapas and Wine Bar, Burrito Del Sol, The Bevador Room, Coasters, Tapworks, KC's, and Salty Duck.
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Fort Walton Beach Landing Park
139 Brooks St SEThis area is the heart of the Downtown Fort Walton Beach area (located 3 miles from the house). There is a park for the kiddos as well as the science center. The Indian Temple mound museum is located in the same area, across the street from the strip. Restaurants and bars here include: The Boardroom, Taste Tapas and Wine Bar, Burrito Del Sol, The Bevador Room, Coasters, Tapworks, KC's, and Salty Duck.
Located only 4 miles from the house, this is one of the most popular beaches in the area. The Boardwalk also has a play area for children and the following bars and restaurants: Rockin Tacos, Floyd's, Al's Beach Club, Angler's and Pino Gelato. Aj's Oyster Shanty, the Gulf Restaurant, Swizzle Stick, and Old Bay Steamer are within a close distance and Wild Willy's Adventure Zone in across the street!
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The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy SELocated only 4 miles from the house, this is one of the most popular beaches in the area. The Boardwalk also has a play area for children and the following bars and restaurants: Rockin Tacos, Floyd's, Al's Beach Club, Angler's and Pino Gelato. Aj's Oyster Shanty, the Gulf Restaurant, Swizzle Stick, and Old Bay Steamer are within a close distance and Wild Willy's Adventure Zone in across the street!
The Harborwalk Village is a approximately 9 miles from the house and it is where Crab Island is located. This is where you will find the Buccaneer Cruise as well as other options for boat trips! There are plenty of family-friendly activities here as you are walking though the village. Restaurants and bars here include: Red Door, Landsharks, The Boathouse Landing, Brotula's, Tailfin's, Harry T's Lighthouse, Jester's, and the well-known Margaritaville.
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HarborWalk Village
34 Harbor BlvdThe Harborwalk Village is a approximately 9 miles from the house and it is where Crab Island is located. This is where you will find the Buccaneer Cruise as well as other options for boat trips! There are plenty of family-friendly activities here as you are walking though the village. Restaurants and bars here include: Red Door, Landsharks, The Boathouse Landing, Brotula's, Tailfin's, Harry T's Lighthouse, Jester's, and the well-known Margaritaville.
Navarre Beach is approximately 15 miles away. It is another option for beaches which is more secluded. This is where you will find Glow Paddle though and Glow Paddle is awesome! The Sea Turtles, Windjammers, and Juana's are located in the Navarre Beach Area. There is a scenic 18 mile stretch from Navarre Beach along the Gulf Islands National Seashore to Pensacola Beach.
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Navarre Beach Fishing Pier
8579 Gulf BlvdNavarre Beach is approximately 15 miles away. It is another option for beaches which is more secluded. This is where you will find Glow Paddle though and Glow Paddle is awesome! The Sea Turtles, Windjammers, and Juana's are located in the Navarre Beach Area. There is a scenic 18 mile stretch from Navarre Beach along the Gulf Islands National Seashore to Pensacola Beach.
Sightseeing
Emerald Coast Science Center
31 Memorial Pkwy SWIndian Temple Mound and Museum
139 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEFor when you feel like throwing axes at a target, because sometimes we need that and that is okay.
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The Rachet Hatchet
304 Perry Ave SEFor when you feel like throwing axes at a target, because sometimes we need that and that is okay.
Goofy Golf
401 Eglin Pkwy NENot the most impressive course, but it has a lot of heart.
Across the street from the boardwalk! THERE IS AN ARCADE! There is mini golf too.
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Wild Willy's Adventure Zone
1306 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEAcross the street from the boardwalk! THERE IS AN ARCADE! There is mini golf too.
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
1010 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEDolphins doing tricks!
Surge Trampoline Park
300 Mary Esther BlvdSO MANY THINGS. Restaurants, bars, food trucks, activities for kids, and plenty of water activities such as dolphin cruises. This is where the Buccaneer Cruise is located. Only 9 miles from the house!
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HarborWalk Village
34 Harbor BlvdSO MANY THINGS. Restaurants, bars, food trucks, activities for kids, and plenty of water activities such as dolphin cruises. This is where the Buccaneer Cruise is located. Only 9 miles from the house!
Buccaneer Pirate Cruise
100 Harbor BlvdSo much fun for both children and adults!
The Track - Destin
1125 US-98Go Karts.
This is an outlet mall with very good soft pretzels and military discounts.
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Silver Sands Premium Outlets
10562 Emerald Coast Pkwy WThis is an outlet mall with very good soft pretzels and military discounts.
Shopping. There are no pretzels here. There is hot sauce and beef jerky though.
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Destin Commons
4100 Legendary DrShopping. There are no pretzels here. There is hot sauce and beef jerky though.
If you want to take a stroll through nature without battling beach traffic and do not mind jumping into a creek instead of the gulf. The trail is beautiful and it is very relaxing.
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Turkey Creek Park
340 W John Sims PkwyIf you want to take a stroll through nature without battling beach traffic and do not mind jumping into a creek instead of the gulf. The trail is beautiful and it is very relaxing.
Mattie Kelly Arts Center
100 E College BlvdA great performing arts venue!
Eden Gardens State Park
Eden Garden State Park RoadBeautiful park with a small museum.
Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center
8740 Gulf BlvdTurtle club.
Gulf Breeze Zoo
5701 Gulf Breeze PkwyThere is a safari train.
Fort Pickens
1400 Fort Pickens RdForts are always awesome.
Food scene
Sharkbite Fort Walton Beach
1500 Freedom Self Storage RoadBOMB.COM BREAKFAST BURRITOS
The Shack
104 Miracle Strip Pkwy SWA waterfront restaurant. Very close to the house!
Taste Tapas & Wine Bar
196 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEExcellent food! Very good brunch!
Excellent steamed seafood at a great price! Not going to lie though, service can be a liiiittle slow sometimes. Still worth it.
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Juicy Crab House
321 Mary Esther BoulevardExcellent steamed seafood at a great price! Not going to lie though, service can be a liiiittle slow sometimes. Still worth it.
Burrito del Sol
201 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEGreat food! Also a great place for awkward first dates.
The Bavarian's Wirtshaus
24 Miracle Strip Parkway SoutheastLove this place so. very. much.
The Boardroom Pub and Grub
158 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEStewby's Seafood Shanty
235 Santa Rosa BlvdEveryone loves this place!
Domo Café
1823 Hurlburt RdA small location but the food is amazing!
Dosirak House
652 Beal Parkway NorthwestThey have sushi pizza and it will not upset you.
The food is delicious! You can also pick up beer here from a drive thru because this is Florida.
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Robinson's Cruse Thru
104 Ferry Rd SEThe food is delicious! You can also pick up beer here from a drive thru because this is Florida.
Rick's Crab Trap
178 Eglin Pkwy NEMore seafood!
Parson's Son BBQ
6 Walter Martin Rd NEHoli Indian Cuisine (A Flavor of Joy)
280 Eglin Pkwy NESuper tasty!
Super sushi place, they make those little rolls that are wrapped in cucumber. Pretty awesome.
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SoiBistro
234 Miracle Strip Pkwy SWSuper sushi place, they make those little rolls that are wrapped in cucumber. Pretty awesome.
Nacho-N-Taco Taqueria
318 Miracle Strip Pkwy SWExcellent!
Aegean Restaurant
1259 Eglin PkwyAmazing!
Think Poké
73 Eglin Pkwy NEIf you are looking for something quick and delicious!
Lanie's Kitchen II
202 Ferry Road SoutheastKnown as "Nellie's Lumpia". Authentic Filipino food.
So, so good :)
Thai Ramen
Eglin Parkway NortheastAnother great one!
AJ's Oyster Shanty
108 Santa Rosa BlvdClose to the Boardwalk!
The Gulf
1284 Marler AvenueGreat views and a relaxing environment!
Asiago's Skillet
110 Amberjack DrGreat place for breakfast/brunch food!
Great steamed seafood! A little pricier though. Located near the Boardwalk.
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Old Bay Steamer
102 Santa Rosa BlvdGreat steamed seafood! A little pricier though. Located near the Boardwalk.
Very popular with both tourists and locals! Great food and good drinks. There is a sushi place right next door that is affiliated with the restaurant and it is very good too!
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McGuire's Irish Pub of Destin
33 US-98Very popular with both tourists and locals! Great food and good drinks. There is a sushi place right next door that is affiliated with the restaurant and it is very good too!
Landsharks Pizza Company
1128 Harbor BlvdGreat pizza!
Boathouse Oyster Bar
288 Harbor BlvdLocated on the Destin Harbor! Food, drinks, and music.
Harry T's Lighthouse
46 Harbor BlvdDewey Destin's Harborside
202 Harbor BlvdA local favorite!
Grown-up Drink Places
Popular outdoor spot in downtown Fort Walton. It is located in the center of the strip and several other bars/restaurants are nearby. There is frequently live music.
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KC's Sandbar & Grille
190 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEPopular outdoor spot in downtown Fort Walton. It is located in the center of the strip and several other bars/restaurants are nearby. There is frequently live music.
A bar that makes fancier drinks and is attached to another bar that makes less fancy drinks.
The Bevador Room
214 Miracle Strip Parkway SoutheastA bar that makes fancier drinks and is attached to another bar that makes less fancy drinks.
Coasters
214 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEThe bar that makes less fancy drinks.
They serve food here but no one has invited me here to eat, the meet up request is usually for drinks.
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Tapworks
190 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEThey serve food here but no one has invited me here to eat, the meet up request is usually for drinks.
Salty Duck
209 Ferry Rd SEBeer, wine, and giant Jenga.
Fort Walton Brewing Company
505 Mooney Road NorthwestVery cute brewery that is close by.
Food and drinks. Probably not worth the price, but it is very popular.
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The Craft Bar - Fort Walton Beach
99 Eglin Pkwy NEFood and drinks. Probably not worth the price, but it is very popular.
Captain Jack's Dueling Piano Bar
1318 Miracle Strip Parkway SoutheastWe have not been here yet, but it sounds fun!
Props Brewery & Grill
255 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEBeer and food. In that order.
This is a tiny martini bar located in a Best Western. It is usually not busy and it is secluded. Great place to go if you like hanging out with the people you like but do not really care for crowds.
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Swizzle Stick
380 Santa Rosa BlvdThis is a tiny martini bar located in a Best Western. It is usually not busy and it is secluded. Great place to go if you like hanging out with the people you like but do not really care for crowds.
FUBAR Pizza Bar
114 Amberjack DrA bar, with pizza. Mostly a bar though.
Jester Mardi Gras Daiquiris
34 Harbor BlvdGet a frozen beverage :) You will not be disappointed.
One of my favorites! Right on the harbor in Destin with plenty of other options within walking distance.
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Red Door Saloon
240 Harbor BlvdOne of my favorites! Right on the harbor in Destin with plenty of other options within walking distance.
There is often live music at night. This is one of the most popular bars in Destin. They serve seafood during the day. Located on the Destin Harbor!
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AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar
116 Harbor BlvdThere is often live music at night. This is one of the most popular bars in Destin. They serve seafood during the day. Located on the Destin Harbor!
Off the Beaten Path
This store is located in Pensacola. Hope and her husband are personal friends of ours and are two of the most kind and caring people you will ever meet. Hope owns a wonderful story that sells crystals, gemstones, jewelry, incense, and other interesting and fun items! She is able to wire wrap any crystal/gemstone you find into beautiful jewelry. There is a treasure chest in her store where she keeps fun items for children when they come into the store!
HopeSpirit Jewels
8200 U.S. 98This store is located in Pensacola. Hope and her husband are personal friends of ours and are two of the most kind and caring people you will ever meet. Hope owns a wonderful story that sells crystals, gemstones, jewelry, incense, and other interesting and fun items! She is able to wire wrap any crystal/gemstone you find into beautiful jewelry. There is a treasure chest in her store where she keeps fun items for children when they come into the store!
Dog Friendly Activities
KC's Sandbar & Grille
190 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE
The Gulf
1284 Marler AvenueDog-friendly outdoor seating!
AJ's Oyster Shanty
108 Santa Rosa BlvdDog-friendly outdoor seating!
SAX GRILLE
10 Eglin Pkwy SEDog-friendly outdoor seating!
Pino Gelato Cafe At the Beach
1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEDog-friendly outdoor seating!
Lanie's Kitchen II
202 Ferry Road SoutheastDog-friendly outdoor seating!
Destin Vacation Boat Rentals
102 Harbor Blvd
El Paso - Fort Walton
480 Mary Esther BoulevardDog-friendly outdoor seating!
Props Brewery & Grill
255 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEDog-friendly outdoor seating!
3 Dogs and a Chick
130 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEThe Cowhead
184 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEDog-friendly outdoor seating!
Tijuana Flats
39 Eglin Pkwy NEDog-friendly outdoor seating!
Fokkers Pub
215 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEDog-friendly outdoor seating!
Angler's Beachside Grill
1030 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEDog-friendly outdoor seating!
Oak Tree Nature Preserve
Hollywood Boulevard WestHenderson Beach State Park
Emerald Coast Pkwy
Beach Castle Burgers
461 Ranger RdWet-n-Wild Watersports
119 Calhoun Ave
Bayou Brewing Company
120 Partin Drive NorthDog-friendly outdoor seating!
3rd Planet Brewing - Launchpad
120 Partin Dr NI-Air Force Armament Museum
100 Museum DrLuther's Pontoon, Waverunners, & Kayaks Rentals
200 Harbor Blvd
Blue Crab Water Sports of Destin
404 Harbor Blvd
The Craft Bar - Destin
4424 Commons Dr EDog-friendly outdoor seating!
Camille's at Crystal Beach
2931 Scenic Hwy 98Dog-friendly outdoor seating!
El Jalisco Destin
4304 Legendary DrDog-friendly outdoor seating!
The Slippery Mermaid Sushi Bar Navarre, FL
8779 Navarre PkwyDog-friendly outdoor seating!
Kenny D's
2964 Scenic Gulf DrDog-friendly outdoor seating!
Jackacuda's Seafood & Sushi
36120 Emerald Coast ParkwayDog-friendly outdoor seating!
Pepitos Mexican Restaurant
757 Harbor BlvdDog-friendly outdoor seating!
The Wine Bar - Destin
4424 Commons Dr EDog-friendly outdoor seating!
Aegean Greek Restaurant
11225 US-98Dog-friendly outdoor seating!
Dewey Destin's Harborside
202 Harbor BlvdDog-friendly outdoor seating!
Harry T's Lighthouse
46 Harbor BlvdDog-friendly outdoor seating!
Bad Ass Coffee
1708 Scenic Gulf DrDog-friendly outdoor seating!
Robinson's Cruse Thru
104 Ferry Rd SEDog-friendly outdoor seating!
Island Wing Company
981 Palm StDog-friendly outdoor seating!
Dog-friendly outdoor seating! If you go fishing on a charter, they will cook your fish for you!
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Brotula's Seafood House & Steamer
210D Harbor BlvdDog-friendly outdoor seating! If you go fishing on a charter, they will cook your fish for you!
Frozen Dune Rolled Ice Cream & Coffee
2052 Scenic Gulf DrDog-friendly outdoor seating!