Guidebook for Niceville
Food Scene
This local hub is best at sunset! Take a walk around the marina and pretty neighborhoods, and check out the cool boats while you enjoy seafood or American food. Or, enjoy the outdoor oyster bar and dog-friendly patio while you listen to live music or take part in a trivia night.
11 locals recommend
L J Schooners Dockside Restaurant
290 Yacht Club DrThis local hub is best at sunset! Take a walk around the marina and pretty neighborhoods, and check out the cool boats while you enjoy seafood or American food. Or, enjoy the outdoor oyster bar and dog-friendly patio while you listen to live music or take part in a trivia night.
Doc's Oyster Bar
Schnitzelhaus
4504 E Hwy 20Coffee Shoppe
593 W John Sims PkwyTradeWinds Italian Restaurant
205 Government AveBamboo Sushi and Hibachi
117 W John Sims PkwyASIAN ICHIBAN
1548 E John Sims PkwyPepitos Mexican Restaurant
757 Harbor BlvdCafé Rico
Donut Hole Bakery Cafe
635 Harbor BlvdCiao Bella Pizza
4400 E Hwy 20Tortellini gorgonzola worth singing about!
The Boathouse Landing
124 N John Sims PkwyMama Clemenzas European Breakfast
12271 US-98Toast Wine Bar & Resturant
4550 E Hwy 20Tango 3 Coffee
4546 E Hwy 20Cinnamon rolls & unique roasts!
Drinks & Nightlife
3rd Planet Brewing - Launchpad
120 Partin Dr NAJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar
116 Harbor BlvdThe go-to place for Destin night-life.
Margaritaville Destin
76 Harbor BoulevardParks & Nature
Henderson Beach State Park
Emerald Coast PkwyOkaloosa Island
Grayton Beach State Park
Pensacola Dog Beach
Dog-friendly beach! Dogs must remain on leash, unfortunately.
Woodsy walks and bike trails, fresh- and salt-water fishing, canoes and kayaks for rent, and a great place to see some dolphins at sunrise or sunset. The water at this state park is about 1.0 miles from our house.
11 locals recommend
Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park
4281 FL-20Woodsy walks and bike trails, fresh- and salt-water fishing, canoes and kayaks for rent, and a great place to see some dolphins at sunrise or sunset. The water at this state park is about 1.0 miles from our house.
Beautiful trails among the long-leaf pines, ultra-rare coastal dune lakes, and less-frequented beaches than you'll find on the rest of this 30A area.
84 locals recommend
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
7525 W County Hwy 30ABeautiful trails among the long-leaf pines, ultra-rare coastal dune lakes, and less-frequented beaches than you'll find on the rest of this 30A area.
Getting Around
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)
1701 FL-85This airport is 10 mins away
Pensacola International Airport
2430 Airport BlvdThis airport has Southwest Airlines!
Shopping
Destin Commons
4100 Legendary DrBeautiful outdoor shopping mall
Silver Sands Premium Outlets
10562 Emerald Coast Pkwy WAwesome outdoor outlet mall
Entertainment & Activities
AMC Destin Commons 14
4000 Legendary DrOne of the best minor league baseball teams in the nation!
245 locals recommend
Admiral Fetterman Field at Community Maritime Park
351 W Cedar StOne of the best minor league baseball teams in the nation!
Essentials
Publix Super Market at The Crossing
1520 E John Sims PkwyWinn-Dixie Pharmacy
4512 E Hwy 20Bayside Cleaners
4200 FL-20Same-day laundry services