Charles's Guidebook
Food scene
By far my favorite restaurant in the area! It’s hard to recommend a dish because they are all so good! Small bar in the back is very nice to have a cocktail or two before sitting down for dinner!
6 locals recommend
Basil & Baxter's Kitchen and Cocktails
714 Howell RdBy far my favorite restaurant in the area! It’s hard to recommend a dish because they are all so good! Small bar in the back is very nice to have a cocktail or two before sitting down for dinner!
This is a classic place to visit while in Destin! Great Irish fair! Their lunch specials are the best!
318 locals recommend
McGuire's Irish Pub of Destin
33 US-98This is a classic place to visit while in Destin! Great Irish fair! Their lunch specials are the best!
Best restaurant on the harbor in Destin! Everything is great here! They don’t take reservations so get there early! There is a bar behind the restaurant that has an area for outdoor games to play while you wait for your table.
243 locals recommend
Boshamps Seafood and Oyster House
414 Harbor BlvdBest restaurant on the harbor in Destin! Everything is great here! They don’t take reservations so get there early! There is a bar behind the restaurant that has an area for outdoor games to play while you wait for your table.
Great bar/restaurant with a water view
Casual meal right on the bay! Fresh shucked oysters are always great!
Great oysters and a nice water view. Locals favorite and just a few minutes down the road from the house!
17 locals recommend
Doc's Oyster Bar
Great oysters and a nice water view. Locals favorite and just a few minutes down the road from the house!
Sightseeing
Turkey Creek Park
340 W John Sims PkwyNice trails to walk on and see some local wild life!
This park is a 3 minute walk from the house. Small beach area, playground, bbq and picnic tables, and a boat launch!
Lincoln Park
This park is a 3 minute walk from the house. Small beach area, playground, bbq and picnic tables, and a boat launch!
Destin is famous for crab island. Only way to get there is by boat! Either rent a pontoon or some jet skis or book a crab island day tour to get there!
138 locals recommend
Crab Island
Destin is famous for crab island. Only way to get there is by boat! Either rent a pontoon or some jet skis or book a crab island day tour to get there!
Sightseeing
Turkey Creek Park
340 W John Sims PkwyNice trails to walk on and see some local wild life!
Traveler advice
Book before you go
Boat rentals
If you plan to rent a boat, make sure to rent it in advance. They get booked up quick!
Getting around
Driving by car is the best way around.
Saturdays will always be busy to get to Destin so plan accordingly! Driving through Valparaiso and Niceville is a breeze but beware of the speed limits! They are heavily enforced!
Ways to save
Get a menu magazine!
Any welcome center in the area will have menu magazines for free! Inside there are lots of vouchers for free appetizers or desserts!
Don't miss
Fish’n Fun in Destin!
Captain Karl is the best! Private charter boat offering gulf fishing, bay fishing, dolphin cruises, crab island trips and an all around great time! Check out their website and don’t miss this great activity! https://fishnfundestin.com/?fs=e&s=cl