Guidebook for Destin
Food Scene
Unique Italian breakfast experience. Mama Clemenza will make you feel like family. I recommend a cappucino (they are HUGE!), espresso biscuits and the proscuitto eggs benedict (perfect for sharing between 2). Be prepared to wait for a table but it is well worth it!
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Mama Clemenzas European Breakfast
12271 US-98Unique Italian breakfast experience. Mama Clemenza will make you feel like family. I recommend a cappucino (they are HUGE!), espresso biscuits and the proscuitto eggs benedict (perfect for sharing between 2). Be prepared to wait for a table but it is well worth it!
10 minute bike ride from our house. Love the open coffee shop for sitting outside enjoying a latte/cappucino while staring at the ocean. Also a great spot for happy hour!
Upstairs they have a restaurant with a cozy little bar space and some of the best sushi anywhere in the area. Fresh fish caught that same day from the Gulf!
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Camille's at Crystal Beach
2931 Scenic Hwy 9810 minute bike ride from our house. Love the open coffee shop for sitting outside enjoying a latte/cappucino while staring at the ocean. Also a great spot for happy hour!
Upstairs they have a restaurant with a cozy little bar space and some of the best sushi anywhere in the area. Fresh fish caught that same day from the Gulf!
The best potstickers! Locals hotspot with amazing curries and noodles.
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Jasmine Thai
4463 Commons Dr WThe best potstickers! Locals hotspot with amazing curries and noodles.
Local hotspot for fresh Mexican fare...all their tacos are amazing and the atmosphere is Cali-Mex influenced.
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Burrito del Sol
201 Miracle Strip Pkwy SELocal hotspot for fresh Mexican fare...all their tacos are amazing and the atmosphere is Cali-Mex influenced.
Drinks & Nightlife
15 minute bike ride from our house. 3-story open bar right on the beach. Great happy hour specials. Local beer and beach bonfires every Friday night! Surprisingly never crowded, even during high season.
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Beach Bar at Royal Palm Grille
1096 Scenic Gulf Dr15 minute bike ride from our house. 3-story open bar right on the beach. Great happy hour specials. Local beer and beach bonfires every Friday night! Surprisingly never crowded, even during high season.
Parks & Nature
Hiking trails through the dunes and coastal forest.
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Henderson Beach State Park
Emerald Coast PkwyHiking trails through the dunes and coastal forest.
Right off of scenic 30A, this park has one of the most interesting hiking trails that take you up through a hidden coastal dune forest to a rare dune lake. It's romantic and beautiful here!
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Grayton Beach State Park
Right off of scenic 30A, this park has one of the most interesting hiking trails that take you up through a hidden coastal dune forest to a rare dune lake. It's romantic and beautiful here!
Shopping
Best for rainy days when you can't enjoy the beach. Outdoor outlets with premium retailers (Nine West, Nike, Michael Kors, etc.)
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Silver Sands Premium Outlets
10562 Emerald Coast Pkwy WBest for rainy days when you can't enjoy the beach. Outdoor outlets with premium retailers (Nine West, Nike, Michael Kors, etc.)
Another good option for rainy days at the beach...and my personal favorite! Outdoor shopping mall with a variety of shops (Forever 21, Bass Pro Shops, H&M, Victoria's Secret, Sephora, Abercrombie, Bath & Body Works, etc.) They also have tons of restaurants, as well as a bowling alley and movie cinemas.
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Destin Commons station
Another good option for rainy days at the beach...and my personal favorite! Outdoor shopping mall with a variety of shops (Forever 21, Bass Pro Shops, H&M, Victoria's Secret, Sephora, Abercrombie, Bath & Body Works, etc.) They also have tons of restaurants, as well as a bowling alley and movie cinemas.
Essentials
Publix Super Market at Paradise Key
4425 Commons Dr EBest bang for your buck grocery store!
Best for organic and specialty items. Our go-to for pizza...Whole large pies 2/$20!
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Whole Foods Market
4402 Legendary DrBest for organic and specialty items. Our go-to for pizza...Whole large pies 2/$20!