Destin Florida Pet Friendly Vacation Rentals by Owner

Things To Do In Destin

Restaurants Golfing Fishing Shopping Entertainment Outdoor Activities

Restaurants
RESTAURANTS WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF YOUR LOCATION: (scenic gulf drive)
POMPANO JOES www.Pompano-joes.com
KENNY D'S BEACH GRILL www.KENNYds.com
WHALES TAIL www.seascape-resort.com/ResortWhalesTail.aspx
CABANA CAFE www.Cabanacafedestin.com (beach delivery of food available)
SUNSET CHARLIE'S www.SunsetCharlies.com
CAPTAIN DAVE'S

BEACHSIDE RESTAURANTS NEARBY - (all on scenic gulf drive)
THE BACK PORCH www.theback-porch.com (children's menu)
POMPANO JOE'S www.Pompano-joes.com
BEACH WALK web site coming soon
CRAB TRAP RESTAURANT www.crabtrapdestin.com
CAMILLE'S www.camillesatcrystalbeach.com (across from the beach)

NEARBY OFF BEACH RESTAURANTS
BONE FISH GRILL www.bonefishgrill.com (call ahead seating, a must) **FAVORITE**
RUTH CHRIS STEAK HOUSE www.ruthschris.com
LOUISIANA LAGNIAPPE www.thelouisianalagniappe.com **FAVORITE**
CALLAHAN'S REST. & DELI www.frommers.com (large servings, homestyle)
MCGUIRE'S IRISH PUB/BREWERY www.mcguiresirishpub.com
CARRABAS www.carrabbas.com
BUSTERS OYSTERHOUSE www.bustersoysterbarandgrill.com (cheapest oysters in town)
OCEANCLUB www.theoceanclubdestin.com (two for one)

BEST FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN
POMPANO JOE'S www.Pompano-joes.com
JOES CRAB SHACK www.joescrabshack.com
FUDPUCKERS www.fudpuckers.com/destin.htm
AJ'S www.ajs-destin.com
DEWEY DESTIN'S www.destinseafood.com **FAVORITE**
CHEESE BURGER IN PARADISE http://www.cheeseburgerinparadise.com/index.asp **FAVORITE**

HARBOR RESTAURANTS (GREAT VIEWS/SCENERY)
MARINA CAFE www.Marinacafe.com (2 for 1 entrees 5-6 nightly) **FAVORITE**
DEWEY DESTIN"S www.destinseafood.com (sitting on the dock of the bay!!!!!!!!) **FAVORITE**
AJ'S www.ajs-destin.com
Lucky Snapper www.Luckysnapper.com
Fisherman's Wharf www.fishermanswharfdestin.com
Commanders Palace www.commanderspalace.com
Harry T's www.Harryts.com
Pat O'Brians www.Patobriens.com
THE DESTIN BOAT HOUSE www.boathouseoysterbar.com/ **FAVORITE**
HARBOR DOCKS www.harbordocks.com (Best sushi in town) **FAVORITE**

Golfing
www.Regattabay.com
Nestled among breathtaking nature preserves along the Choctawhatchee Bay, Regatta Bay Golf and Country Club is a true escape into golfer's paradise. Designed by acclaimed course designer and former lead architect for Arnold Palmer, Robert C. Walker, this 6,894-yard, par-72 course offers an extraordinary golf experience for players of all skill levels and was named one of Golf Digest's "Top Places to Play in North America."

www.Kellyplantationgolf.com
Kelly Plantation Golf Club, located in Destin, FL is truly the “Crown Jewel of the Emerald Coast.” Set along the Choctawhatchee Bay, this semi-private golf club features 18 captivating holes. The overall layout of this Destin golf course is encouraging for novice golfers playing from the front tees, yet challenging for those playing from the back. Designed by Fred Couples and Gene Bates, Kelly Plantation Golf Course stretches 7,099 yards making it a serious driving test for long hitters.

www.emeraldbaygolfclub.com
The Emerald Bay Golf Course is open to the public but offers the same level of service as luxurious private courses. Each hole accentuates the natural beauty of the land while winding seamlessly through some of the Florida Panhandle's finest properties and estates.

www.indianbayougolf.com
Indian Bayou offers three nine-hole courses. Recently renovated and updated, Indian Bayou’s 27 holes feature wide, forgiving fairways with beautiful lush, undulating greens, majestic pines and sparkling lakes and water features. One of Northwest Florida’s finest courses, Indian Bayou is enjoyable and challenging for golfers of every skill level.

www.bwbresort.com
Your golfing experience at Bluewater Bay Golf Resort can be most accurately described as variety at its best!
Bay. Marsh. Lake. Magnolia. Four nine hole courses designed by world renowned golf architects Tom Fazio and Jerry Pate, each with a unique layout to take advantage of the terrain and natural surroundings. Play along the shoreline of Choctawhatchee Bay and then move through southern woodlands followed by a journey through a pristine wetland area. A Terrific Golf Experience!

Fishing

On Destinfishinginfo.com it is "SOOOO EASY" to find direct access to the boating services you want, while vacationing on the Emerald Coast.

www.destinfishingrodeo.org
The Destin Fishing Rodeo is a non-profit organization that is supported by our members, sponsors, local businesses, and the fishing community.
On behalf of our fishing fleet and local community, we welcome you to participate in the best fishing rodeo that you will ever experience. Year after year, our anglers return to catch the big one! Our fishing fleet and community work all year in preparation for your arrival.

Shopping
www.Harborwalkdestin.com
On the Destin Harbor

www.SilverSandsoutlet.com
With over 100 designer names and located just minutes from the beautiful white sandy beaches and emerald green waters of Destin, FL, Silver Sands is a shopper's paradise!

www.grandboulevard.com
Grand Boulevard at Sandestin, A Place of Distinction. The escalating growth of residents and visitors to the Emerald Coast merited a town center that offered convenient access to a multitude of exclusive shopping and dining options, entertainment, professional services and lodging. The close proximity to the growing population, pristine beaches and burgeoning development in Northwest Florida make Grand Boulevard at Sandestin the perfect ‘shop, work, play and stay’ destination. Located between Pensacola and Panama City – approximately 45 miles to either – at the entrance to Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, the town center offers a broad range of options in a compelling setting that complements the dense natural surroundings.

www.destin-commons.com
Destin Commons is a dynamic environment with a store lineup updated often to reflect the current trends in fashion.

www.basspro.com
Bass Pro Shops has become one of America’s premier outdoor retailers with destination outdoor retail stores across America and Canada, serving over 75 million sportsmen a year. Each store is unique and offers a truly unforgettable shopping experience - as close to the Great Outdoors as you can get indoors!

Entertainment
www.bigkahunas.com
With more than 40 Water attractions and an Adventure Park, Big Kahuna’s offers something for every member of the family. You can’t do it all in just one day!

www.gulfarium.com
The main attractions of Florida's Gulfarium are the 3 live marine shows that you can see any day of the week, rain or shine. The shows are conveniently scheduled in a series so you'll never have to worry about missing a performance.
The other great attractions at Florida's Gulfarium are the Animal Exhibits. You can get an up-close view of live salt water fish in our aquariums, watch sharks being fed in our shark moat or feed our wild birds in our Dune Lagoon! Don't miss our new Aqua Farm!

www.destintrack.com
The Track is your family headquarters for fun in Destin, FL. Our action – packed family fun recreation center, with many amusements, Features the ultimate in go kart tracks, like The Wild Woody, a three – tiered go kart / roller coaster hybrid. Race your kart around our large figure eight style Track.

Outdoor Activities
"Reach The Beach", free beach wheel chair for those physically unable to enjoy the beach, we are so excited that everyone can now enjoy our wonderful beach.
Whether your heart yearns for a fun-filled stroll on the beach, in the woods, or by the river, we are excited about providing you with a product that will change your life! Since 1994, we have helped hundreds of disabled people. We know how to build a highly functional, long-lasting product that you can afford. You will find our products, at many state and national parks, from Florida to California, Washington, Minnesota - you name it! If you would like to order one of our fine chairs, simply call, fax or email us. Once we have your specifications, you can be experiencing the freedom, fun and dignity of De-Bug within a couple of weeks. We are not just the designers and manufacturers of the chair - we are also users.

If you are a nature lover, visit our pristine nature preserve , great for hiking, fishing, photography, sun bathing and bird watchers.
This park offers a wide variety of natural resources including 3.2 miles of secluded, white sand beaches with majestic dunes over 25 feet tall. Three rare coastal dune lakes provide excellent freshwater fishing. Although boats are not allowed, fishing from the shoreline yields bass, bream, panfish, and catfish. Lakes, pristine beaches, old-growth long leaf pines, sand pine scrub, and a variety of wetlands offer a bird-watching and hiking paradise. Visitors may bike, walk, or enjoy a quick ride to the beach on our timely tram service to swim, fish, sunbathe, or beachcomb. Gregory E. Moore RV resort features a (non-heated) swimming pool and shuffleboard courts. Furnished bungalows are available for weekly stays. A camp store offers a variety of camping items, as well as snacks and drinks. Located in Santa Rosa Beach on Route 30A, one mile off U.S. 98.
Hours of Operation 8:00 AM to sunset
Driving Directions Located in Santa Rosa Beach 10 miles east of Destin, FL. Take Interstate 10 to Exit 85 (Defuniak Springs) and follow U.S. Highway 331 south. Travel 27 miles to U.S. Highway 98. Turn right and travel approximately 5 miles west to scenic Highway 30A. Turn left and go ¼ mile to the entrance on the right.
Park Fees Admission Fees - Honor $2.00 per vehicle (HWY 98 and HWY 30-A) Pedestrians, Bicyclists, extra Passengers, Passengers in vehicles with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Permit - Admission Fee $1.00. There is currently no tent camping allowed.
Phone: 850-267-0299

Make the most out of your next diving experience by visiting The Scuba Shop. Offering Boat Trips, Classes, Rentals, Repair Services & Supplies.

www.parasaildestin.com
Looking for excitement on your Destin Florida vacation? You've found it! Hop aboard our brand new 12 passenger parasail boats for one of the most amazing rides of your life. Bring your friends and family- all ages welcome. Parasailing with Just Chute Me! is the easiest thing to do. If you can sit, you can fly!

www.sunshinepontoonrental.com
Located in Destin, Florida and offer new luxury pontoon boats for either half-day or full-day rental. Our pontoon boats are great for getting a better view of the numerous dolphins in the bay area or for enjoying a picnic on the water.

www.GilligansofDestin.com
Experience the most fun and exciting things to do in Destin with the most experienced water sports company in Destin. We’ve been in the water sports business for 19 years.

www.Boogieswatersports.com

www.blackwatercanoe.com
Serves all of your canoeing, tubing and kayaking needs. The Blackwater River is the ONLY pristine sand river left in the United States, so unique that the State of Florida purchased and designated it as a State Forest.

www.dolphin-sstar.com
Dolphin and sunset cruises, 80 foot glass bottom boat.