They have nice places to eat as well as fun little shops to visit. This is just a splendid little jewel of a place and they have fireworks, concerts, magic shows, Be sure toĬheck their website for a latest list of events as they change frequently.Īnother place to spend an entire afternoon or evening is at the Baytowne Wharf. On Thursdays in the summer they have fireworks at 9pm. You can try ziplining or just hang around and peruse the shops. We have done the pontoon rental and it was a highlight of the trip.ĭinner and a late night stroll persuing the million dollar yachts is fun also. You can cruise over to Crab Island and play on the island inflatables. Will completely occupy your kids for the duration of the ride, so Mom and Dad, you get to relax!! There are also pontoon boat rentals for the moreĪdventurous. It's really fun and the parents will enjoy it too. It's a little pricey if you have a large party but it's really worth the money. Our personal favorite is the Buccaneer PirateĬruise. The Destin Harborwalk is an activity filled adventure and has all kinds of cruises, including dolphin cruises and fishing excursions. If you are interested in this, please call ahead for details. This must be planned ahead and space is limited. They have a dolphin encounter experience where you can swim with the dolphins. They have shows with dolphins, seals, and sea lions. The Gulfarium is next door and you can spend an entire day there. There are other fireworks shows weekly at the Destin Harborwalk and Baytowne Wharf. Almost no one here takes reservations!ĭuring summer, there is a fireworks show over the pier (you can see it very well from our beach) Wednesdays at 8pm. Ali's is extra special because they take reservations. I love the pizza at Fubar (walk!), and Ali's Bistro has some of the best Italian food and is right over the bridge. Other favorites include Tops Hamburgers (drive-thru), Louisiana Lagniappe, Boshamps, and McGuires. They have a Facebook page, but not a website. It's also a great wagon ride for the little ones. Walk a couple of blocksĪnd you will run right into it. Go to the street (Santa Rosa Blvd) and turn left. The name is Okaloosa National Mini Golf and Ice Cream. There is a convenient ice cream place (with a small putt putt course in front) that's also walkable. Everything I've had is good, except the sausage patty which is like McDonald's (yeh, not my fave). The honey butter biscuit easilyįeeds two people (YUM ALERT!). This is a fun environment and your kids can play along the bay's shoreĪsiago's is just right across the street (walk, parking is tight), and this is the best breakfast in town. Serve fresh seafood and the menu changes daily. There is a restaurant across the street called 'The Gulf.' You can walk to it-it is across Hwy. Should expect from a great 'local place.' You can walk to Stewby's.

Stewby's is in a little shack, exactly what you It's extremely casual and since most of my renters have young children, this place is ideal.īest of all, the food is fresh, local, and surprisingly inexpensive. Here are a few of our favorite things to do.įirst, we love Stewby's. Please do not hesitate to text me if you have questions or need anything at all. I hope you are ready for a fun and relaxing vacation. I wish you a warm welcome to my condo at Waterscape.

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