SUGGESTED VENDORS AND ACTIVITIES
Discounts available for some of these businesses after booking your vacation with us!


Download our Dining Guide here!


BOAT/WATER SPORTS RENTALS


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Destin Vacation Boat Rentals
Gilligans of Destin
Xtreme H2O
True Blue Pontoon


PADDLEBOARD AND KAYAK RENTALS

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The Surf Sup Dude
La Dolce Vita - Rent almost anything you can imagine for your trip from LDV!
SUP Express
Wet Destin


EXCURSIONS

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Crab Island Water Taxi - Get to Crab Island without renting your own boat! (Also the safest option if planning to drink)
Destin Seablaster - Dolphin, snorkel, sunset, and firework cruises available. All you can drink beer and wine included in adult ticket! Use this link for a coupon!
Buccaneer Pirate Cruise - A favorite among kids and families!

 
WATERPARKS AND AQUARIUMS

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Gulfarium
Big Kahuna's Water Park
Shipwreck Island Water Park

FISHING CHARTERS

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One Shot Charters
Destin Party Boat Fishing
Play N Hooky Charters


GROCERY SERVICES
The Beach Butlers
Destin Grocery Girls
Be My Shopper
Instacart and Shipt are available in the area as well!

 
BABY SUPPLIES AND BABYSITTING

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Crib Connection

My Beach Sitter
Babysitters at the Beach
Angelfish Babysitting and Nanny Services

GOLF CART RENTALS
Golf carts may not be permitted at some properties or in some communities.
Ecco Motors
Destin Golf Cart Rentals
Electric Cart Company

BIKES AND BEACH GEAR RENTALS

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Coastal Cruisers Destin
 
CATERING AND PERSONAL CHEFS
Chef Jekyll
Chef Damiano
Eclat 30A


 
PET CARE AND PETSITTING/BOARDING
Dog Vacay
DR. Norm’s Animal Hospital
Barry Veterinary Hospital Inc.
Find care on Rover

PHOTOGRAPHY
Homeland Photography
Beach Shutters Photography
Wave Photo
Ashley Nicole Photography and Films
Pure 7 Studios
Modus Photography
Brenna Kneiss Photo

BEACH BONFIRES
Beach Bonfires are only permissible in Walton County (not Okaloosa County) and require a permit. The easiest way to have a beach bonfire is to contact one of the many businesses in the area that set them up. If you would like to plan a bonfire yourself, you must obtain the permit yourself. More info here.

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Light Me Up
Jongle Beach
Live Well

NIGHTLIFE
Be sure to take a look at the "Rainy Day Activities" below...many of those activities are great when looking for something to do in the evening!
Family friendly:

F
udpucker's Teen Night
The Track
Wild Willy's Adventure Zone
Live Entertainment Shows
Harborwalk Village - both family friendly and adult only options here
Baytowne Wharf - both family friendly and adult only options here


18 or 21+ :
The Village Door Music Hall
Red Door Saloon
Boathouse Oyster Bar
AJ's Destin
Club LA
Coyote Ugly
McGuire's Irish Pub
Tailfins
Rupert's
Rum Runners
Hammerhead's
Fat Tuesdays
Cabana Cafe at Seascape
Beach Bar at Royal Palm Grille

RAINY DAY ACTIVITIES
Many of these activities are also great when looking for things to do in the evenings!

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Destin History and Fishing Museum
Cigar Factory Social Club
Grayton Beer (Taproom and Brewpub)
Idyll Hounds Brewery - Taproom open daily with over 20 beers on tap! Taproom selections updated frequently on their website.
Fired Up: Paint Your Own Pottery
Gilbert Glass Works - Hands-On Glass Making Workshop
The Shard Shop - Make Your Own Piece of Art
Rockout Climbing
Urban Air Adventure Park
Hurricane Lanes
Uncle Buck's Fish Bowl and Gill
Escape Zone 60
Escapology
Gulf Coast Escape Room
Emerald Coast Indoor Shooting Range
Rainforest Blacklight Mini Golf and Arcade
Thrills Laser Tag and Arcade

SPAS AND SALONS
Bodywork Babe - 30A, Destin, and Housecalls
Family and Friends Massage Spa - Destin
Om Relaxation Spa - Miramar Beach
Salamander Spa at the Henderson Beach Resort - Destin
Serenity by the Sea - Miramar Beach
The Spa at Silver Shells - Destin

Amazing Lash Studio - Destin
Pure and Couture - Destin
Salon 7even - Miramar Beach
Paradise Nail and Spa - Miramar Beach
Serenity Nails and Spa - Miramar Beach


TRANSPORTATION

Airport Transportation
-Click here if flying into VPS
-Click here if flying into ECP
-Click here if flying into PNS


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654 Limo
Destin Limo Services
Emerald Coast Luxury Transportation



UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

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Sandcastle Class - Dan in the Sand will travel to you and meet you on the beach anywhere between Panama City Beach and Pensacola. Create a big, unique sandcastle creation with a talented sandcastle artist.
Coastal Dune Lake Cocktail Cruise - Private pontoon cruise on the largest dune lake in Florida; Enjoy beer, wine and soda as you take in the sunset from the boat or hop on one of the provided paddleboards.


EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES: Visit these websites for events in the area

SOWAL
VISIT SOUTH WALTON
EMERALD COAST OF DESTIN
VISIT FLORIDA - The official site for Florida visitors
BEACHCOMBER
TO DO IN DESTIN - Check this link for a monthly list of things happening around town!
 
WEATHER INFORMATION FOR THE AREA
Average Temperatures and Water Temperatures for Destin, Miramar Beach, Santa Rosa Beach, and 30A


SAFETY
Familiarize yourself with the beach flags, rip current safety, and sea turtle protection

Beach Flag Color Meanings for Destin Florida

No matter how good of a swimmer you may consider yourself to be, pay close attention to the beach flags and be on the lookout for rip currents. When there is a double red flag--stay out of the water and keep
children out of the water as well!

Rip Current Safety - How to Escape a Rip Current
 

Sea Turtle Protection - Clean, Dark, Flat, Save the Turtles
Sea turtle nesting season is May-October, but it is best to practice "Clean, Dark, Flat" year round to protect our beaches, the environment, and other marine and wildlife!

 

REAL ESTATE SALES

Ready to purchase your own "Beach Escape"? Call us for listings or to view great values in beach properties before the prices increase again!

Vicki Gordon, Broker cell 850-246-2222

Click to view our local MLS: www.beachescapesrealty.com