SoWal Activities

Destin & Miramar Beach Area Activities

Discover the Heart and Soul of Sandestin

Located along the shores of the Choctawhatchee Bay in Northwest Florida, The Village of Baytowne Wharf features an array of boutiques, eateries, galleries and nightlife

About Silver Sands Premium Outlets

Renowned as the premier shopping destination along Northwest Florida’s Emerald Coast, the outlet mall serves the nearby communities of Destin, South Walton, Panama City and Pensacola.

Grand Boulevard

A popular year-round destination for local South Walton residents, area professionals and visitors alike, Grand Boulevard has become the premier destination for those looking to enjoy all that the area has to offer in a single, upscale location.

The Market Shops

Located in the heart of Miramar Beach. The shopping and lifestyle center is conveniently situated at the entrance of the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort at the corner of Emerald Coast Parkway (Highway 98) and the Sandestin Boulevard.

Destin Commons

Serving as the area’s favorite gathering place, our award-winning line up of stores and restaurants includes national & locally-owned favorites, AMC Movie Theater and Uncle Buck’s Fishbowl & Grill, an underwater-themed bowling alley and City Food Hall, Destin’s first food hall.

Rainforest

Grand Boulevard Farmers' Market

Farmer’s market in Miramar Beach, FL that aims to bring fresh fruits and vegetables to the community as a health food grocery store. We believe in supporting local farmers and the hard work they put in to bring customers the best produce and local foods possible.

State Parks

Henderson Beach State Parks

THIRTY-FOOT WHITE SAND DUNES AND WARM GULF WATERS OFFER AN EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER

Grayton Beach State Park

A NATIONALLY RANKED NATURE WONDERLAND WITH SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park

ENJOY GORGEOUS SAIL-LIKE DUNES RISING ABOVE THE EMERALD GULF WATERS

Fishing & Snorkeling

South Walton Artificial Reef Association

The South Walton Artificial Reef Association develops and maintains an extensive artificial reef system offering divers, snorkelers, fishermen, and researchers near-shore access to a thriving marine ecosystem.

InterCoastal Experience

IntraCoastal Experience (ICX) has earned a reputation for providing the Best Fishing Charters in Destin, Florida! We offer Deep Sea – Nearshore Gulf and Inshore Fishing Tours in Destin, Florida.

Silver Lining Charter

Capt. Joe Quaranto invites you to join him for a fun day of Deep Sea Fishing on the Charter Boat “Silver Lining” out of beautiful Destin, Florida, which has the reputation of being the “World’s Luckiest Fishing Village”.

Sunshine Destin

We are famous for our awesome Destin snorkeling spots and dolphin cruises and—but no one does it quite like Flipper’s Adventures.

Destin Aquatic Adventures

We offer a wide range of activities including Snorkeling, Crab Island, Dolphin Watching, Sunset Cruises, Shelling, Harbor Tours, Paddleboarding, Fireworks Cruises, and More!

Restaurants

Bijoux Destin

Open for dinner seven nights a week, we feature the freshest Gulf seafood, prime steaks and an extensive award winning wine list.

Boshamps

Located on the beautiful Destin Harbor, is the culmination of over 40 years of dreams, ideas and experience in the restaurant and hospitality industry.

Harbor Docks

Harbor Docks has been a Destin seafood restaurant tradition since 1979. When you’re looking for fresh seafood and exceptional service, look no further than Harbor Docks.

The Craft Bar

The Craft Bar is a gastropub: a bar and restaurant that serves craft beer, hand crafted cocktails, and chef-inspired food–all with a focus on local & regional sources.

Family Photography

Destin Beach Photography Company

Over the past 14 years we have been fortunate to have captured the memories of over 1,500 families, couples, weddings, puppies, babies, and business professionals.

Carrie Alves Photography

McCains Creations Photography

Capturing memories that last a lifetime through our state of the art photography equipment.

30A Area Activities

Seaside

Seaside is hard to encapsulate in a single category. It is much more than a beachside community or a collective of vacation rental homes.

Pier Park

About Silver Sands Premium Outlets

Renowned as the premier shopping destination along Northwest Florida’s Emerald Coast, the outlet mall serves the nearby communities of Destin, South Walton, Panama City and Pensacola.

Grand Boulevard

A popular year-round destination for local South Walton residents, area professionals and visitors alike, Grand Boulevard has become the premier destination for those looking to enjoy all that the area has to offer in a single, upscale location.

The Market Shops

Located in the heart of Miramar Beach. The shopping and lifestyle center is conveniently situated at the entrance of the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort at the corner of Emerald Coast Parkway (Highway 98) and the Sandestin Boulevard.

Destin Commons

Serving as the area’s favorite gathering place, our award-winning line up of stores and restaurants includes national & locally-owned favorites, AMC Movie Theater and Uncle Buck’s Fishbowl & Grill, an underwater-themed bowling alley and City Food Hall, Destin’s first food hall.

State Parks

Grayton Beach State Park

When thinking of beaches, most people will come up with a similar picture: White sand littered with seashells, a gentle breeze, and the sound of the waves lapping at the shore.

Grayton Beach State Park

A NATIONALLY RANKED NATURE WONDERLAND WITH SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

Eden Gardens State Park

The focal point of this park is a beautifully renovated two-story house with elegant white columns and wrap-around porch.

Deer Lake State Park

This park shares its name with the coastal dune lake within its boundaries. Coastal dune lakes are extremely rare worldwide, and in the United States they occur only along the Gulf Coast.

Restaurants

Ambrosia

Pescado Seafood Grill & Rooftop Bar

Pescado offers a dining room, inside bar & outside rooftop bar overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Expect extraordinary service & cuisine.

La Crema

Inspired by the incredibly popular tapas and chocolate shops of Madrid and Barcelona as well as the flavors, the way of life and overall passion the Spaniards display.

Bud & Alleys

We come to rest and rejuvenate, to create memories with family and friends, to slow the march of time or simply to have a little fun. Seaside is one of those places.

Café Thirty-A

A casual fine-dining restaurant featuring a contemporary eclectic menu, fine wines, and exciting martinis. Known for fabulous food, impeccable service and gracious hospitality

Shades Bar & Grill

A 30A destination location for more than 20 years, Shades Bar & Grill continues to turn friends into family!

Bike Rentals

Big Fish Bike and Beach Rentals

Big Fish Bike and Beach Rentals is proud to offer a large variety of bicycles and paddle boards in bright colors to individuals and families vacationing on Highway 30A and the surrounding communities!

Big Daddy's Bike Shop

Stepping into Big Daddy’s you are greeted by their friendly and knowledgeable staff who are ready to talk about the latest in the Bicycle Industry to the hot new cycling accessory to the best local places to ride.

Rent Electric Bikes

We aim to make the rental process simple, easy, and affordable. Our priority is to do our job efficiently, so that you can enjoy and get the most out of your vacation.