Beach Stay Guidebook
Food scene
Great bay views with a very unique outdoor vibe. Sit at a picnic table or lounge on a sofa while overlooking the water and enjoying cocktails from the bar or seafood from the restaurant. Walk-up and order service. Fun atmosphere, 5 minute drive
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The Gulf
1284 Marler AvenueGreat bay views with a very unique outdoor vibe. Sit at a picnic table or lounge on a sofa while overlooking the water and enjoying cocktails from the bar or seafood from the restaurant. Walk-up and order service. Fun atmosphere, 5 minute drive
Great high-end restaurant with bay views. Insider tip- they have an early bird special 5-530pm where entrees are buy 1 get 1 free - reservations required.
12 minute drive where there isn’t any traffic.
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Marina Cafe
404 Harbor BlvdGreat high-end restaurant with bay views. Insider tip- they have an early bird special 5-530pm where entrees are buy 1 get 1 free - reservations required.
12 minute drive where there isn’t any traffic.
10 minute walk, or quick 2 minute drive for budget-friendly seafood dishes. Rated one of the top restaurants in Fort Walton Beach, for its quick service and fresh seafood.
Highly recommend the fried shrimp, as they are caught daily!
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Stewby's Seafood Shanty
235 Santa Rosa Blvd10 minute walk, or quick 2 minute drive for budget-friendly seafood dishes. Rated one of the top restaurants in Fort Walton Beach, for its quick service and fresh seafood.
Highly recommend the fried shrimp, as they are caught daily!
Great quick-service Mexican with a costal flare. Burritos are delicious, and the guacamole is fresh.
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Burrito del Sol
201 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEGreat quick-service Mexican with a costal flare. Burritos are delicious, and the guacamole is fresh.
Highly rated Italian restaurant, 15 minute drive. The chicken parm is 5 stars! Reservations are recommended as seating is limited.
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Mimmo's Ristorante Italiano
979 U.S. 98Highly rated Italian restaurant, 15 minute drive. The chicken parm is 5 stars! Reservations are recommended as seating is limited.
Steamer restaurant on the island, 15 minute walk or 3 minute drive. Highly recommend the crab leg steamers!
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Old Bay Steamer
102 Santa Rosa BlvdSteamer restaurant on the island, 15 minute walk or 3 minute drive. Highly recommend the crab leg steamers!
Great beach view at the Boardwalk on the island. Overlook the beach while enjoying a margarita!
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Rockin Tacos
1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEGreat beach view at the Boardwalk on the island. Overlook the beach while enjoying a margarita!
Bar that stays open until 2am on the island serving pub fare + pizza. 15 minute walk, or 3 minute drive.
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FUBAR Pizza Bar
114 Amberjack DrBar that stays open until 2am on the island serving pub fare + pizza. 15 minute walk, or 3 minute drive.
Entertainment
Shops and restaurants overlooking the bay, with fireworks shows every Thursday night during the summer
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HarborWalk Village
34 Harbor BlvdShops and restaurants overlooking the bay, with fireworks shows every Thursday night during the summer
Great place for mini-golf and ice cream after a long day at the beach. 10 minute walk or 2 minute drive.
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Okaloosa National Mini Golf & Ice Cream
225 Santa Rosa BlvdGreat place for mini-golf and ice cream after a long day at the beach. 10 minute walk or 2 minute drive.
Great waterpark located 15-20 minutes away.
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Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park
1007 US-98Great waterpark located 15-20 minutes away.
Only movie theater currently open, showing movies at 6:30pm nightly.
5 minute drive
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Suds and Cinema
174 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEOnly movie theater currently open, showing movies at 6:30pm nightly.
5 minute drive
Bar that serves food with live music outside nightly at 7pm, karaoke on Wednesday nights. 15 minute walk or 3 minute drive.
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AJ's Oyster Shanty
108 Santa Rosa BlvdBar that serves food with live music outside nightly at 7pm, karaoke on Wednesday nights. 15 minute walk or 3 minute drive.
Shopping
Outlet mall with stores like Saks Off 5th, J Crew, Gap.
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Silver Sands Premium Outlets
10562 Emerald Coast Pkwy WOutlet mall with stores like Saks Off 5th, J Crew, Gap.
Outdoor shopping street with stores like Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Anthropologie. Restaurants include PF Chang’s, Fleming’s, Tommy Bahama. 30-40 minute drive
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Grand Boulevard Farmer's Market
600 Grand BlvdOutdoor shopping street with stores like Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Anthropologie. Restaurants include PF Chang’s, Fleming’s, Tommy Bahama. 30-40 minute drive
DeFrance Antiques
230 Eglin Pkwy SELarge Antique/flea market in Fort Walton Beach
Sightseeing
Crab Island is a popular social scene where locals and tourists congregate for fun and sun. There are water taxis/cruises you can hire to take you there or a great place to spend time if you are on a boat.
Be sure to check out the boat scene to the left-hand side when you are crossing over the Destin bridge.
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Crab Island Cruises
Crab Island is a popular social scene where locals and tourists congregate for fun and sun. There are water taxis/cruises you can hire to take you there or a great place to spend time if you are on a boat.
Be sure to check out the boat scene to the left-hand side when you are crossing over the Destin bridge.
Fishing pier on the island, great views of the Gulf of Mexico!
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Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier
1030 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEFishing pier on the island, great views of the Gulf of Mexico!
Great place to rent a boat or jet ski. 20 minute walk or 4 minute drive.
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Power Up Watersports
1201 B Miracle Strip Pkwy SEGreat place to rent a boat or jet ski. 20 minute walk or 4 minute drive.
Great state park with a boardwalk and beach access.
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Κρατικό πάρκο Henderson Beach
Emerald Coast PkwyGreat state park with a boardwalk and beach access.
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The most beautiful beaches in the US!
A quick walk across Santa Rosa Blvd and you will be at world class beaches with white sand and emerald water!