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95 Best and Fun Things To Do In Sandestin, Florida


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Sandestin, located in the northwest of Florida, is a resort community where luxury living meets pristine beaches. With 1,300 stunning accommodation choices, you can experience the beauty of emerald waters firsthand.

Sandestin boasts some of the world’s finest tennis facilities, world-class aquatic centers, wonderful surfing, fishing, boating, and golfing, as well as all the luxury, wonderment, relaxation, and pleasure you could possibly want. Sandestin houses the only marina in the region, and the lively Village of Baytowne Wharf is home to a large number of exciting events and festivals you simply cannot miss.

For those seeking world-class cuisine and leisure facilities, Sandestin is the place to be. Explore the list below to find some of the top attractions this beautiful Florida resort has to offer.

The 95 Most Popular Things To Do In Sandestin, Florida

95. Destin Helicopter Tours

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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Location: 10 Harbor Blvd Destin FL

Web Address:   https://destinhelicopters.com/

94. Beach Access

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

Location: Santa Rosa Beach FL

93. Scenic Highway 30a

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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Location: 70 Logan Ln Santa Rosa Beach FL

92. Campbell Lake

4.5 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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91. Stewart Lake

3.5 ★★★★☆ (2 reviews)

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90. Hogtown Bayou

4.3 ★★★★☆ (3 reviews)

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89. William T. Marler Bridge

5.0 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

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Location: FL 30 Destin FL

88. Topsail Hill

4.0 ★★★★☆ (4 reviews)

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87. Western Lake

4.8 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

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86. Grayton Dunes Beach Access

5.0 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

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Location: Santa Rosa Beach FL

Web Address:   https://sowal.com/place/grayton-dunes-access

85. SandCastle Lessons – Destin Point

4.8 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

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Location: 5012 2 50 Lands End Dr Destin FL

Tel:  303 681 2631

Web Address:   http://beachsandsculptures.com/

84. Oyster Lake

5.0 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

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83. Okaloosa Island SandCastle Lessons

4.5 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

Location: 605 N County Hwy 393 STE A4 Santa Rosa Beach FL

Tel:  850 622 1066

Web Address:   http://beachsandsculptures.com/

82. Draper Lake

3.4 ★★★☆☆ (5 reviews)

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81. Watercolor Tennis

4.4 ★★★★☆ (5 reviews)

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Location: 976 Western Lake Dr Santa Rosa Beach FL

Tel:  850 400 3696

80. Poolside Paradise

4.2 ★★★★☆ (6 reviews)

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79. Blue Mountain Regional Beach Access

4.6 ★★★★★ (7 reviews)

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Location: Santa Rosa Beach FL

Web Address:   https://sowal.com/place/blue-mountain-regional-access

78. Big Redfish Lake

4.3 ★★★★☆ (8 reviews)

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77. Jolee Island Nature Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (12 reviews)

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Location: 8868 Baypine Dr Destin FL

76. The Redbird Art Experience

4.9 ★★★★★ (14 reviews)

Location: 2001 98 Palms Blvd Suite #103 Destin FL

Tel:  850 865 7943

Web Address:   https://m.facebook.com/RobinCannonRedbirdArt/

75. Saczynski Gallery

4.8 ★★★★★ (18 reviews)

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Location: 26 Logan Ln B Santa Rosa Beach FL

Tel:  850 502 0072

Web Address:   https://andysaczynski.com/

74. Coffeen Nature Preserve

3.9 ★★★★☆ (19 reviews)

Location: 146 Coffeen Hill Road Santa Rosa Beach FL

Tel:  850 622 3700

Web Address:   https://coffeennaturepreserve.net/

73. Destin Crab Island Adventures

4.9 ★★★★★ (28 reviews)

Location: 7 Calhoun Ave Destin FL

Tel:  850 714 1097

Web Address:   https://destincrabislandadventurecruises.com/collections/all

72. Holiday Isle Beach Services Inc

4.4 ★★★★☆ (30 reviews)

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Location: 219 Mountain Dr Destin FL

Tel:  850 650 7999

Web Address:   http://holidayislebeachservice.com/

71. Hydrojet Thrill Ride

4.5 ★★★★★ (37 reviews)

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Location: 102 Harbor Blvd Destin FL

Tel:  850 424 5125

Web Address:   https://tripshock.com/Hydrojet-Thrill-Ride—The-World%27s-Largest-Jet-Ski%21/details/1503/

70. Mobile Sports Banana Boat Rides

4.6 ★★★★★ (45 reviews)

Location: 302 Harbor Blvd Destin FL

Tel:  850 687 1626

Web Address:   http://mobilesportsllc.com/

69. The Shard Shop

4.5 ★★★★★ (57 reviews)

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Location: 26 Logan Ln Santa Rosa Beach FL

Tel:  850 231 0544

Web Address:   http://shardshop.com/

68. Old Florida Beach

4.6 ★★★★★ (58 reviews)

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Location: 354 Old Beach Road Santa Rosa Beach FL

Tel:  850 267 1468

Web Address:   https://oldfloridabeach.org/

67. Shores at Crystal Beach Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (59 reviews)

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Location: 2964 Scenic Hwy 98 Destin FL

66. Cerulean Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (61 reviews)

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Location: 45 Watercolor Blvd W Santa Rosa Beach FL

65. The Chapel at Seaside

4.7 ★★★★★ (66 reviews)

Location: 582 Forest Street Santa Rosa Beach FL

Web Address:   http://thechapelatseaside.com/

64. James Lee Beach

4.6 ★★★★★ (67 reviews)

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63. Burnt Pine Golf Club

4.7 ★★★★★ (68 reviews)

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Location: 3300 Burnt Pine Ln Miramar Beach FL

Tel:  850 267 6500

Web Address:   http://burntpinegolfclub.com/

62. Destin East Jetty

4.7 ★★★★★ (69 reviews)

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Location: Jetty East Destin FL

Web Address:   https://fishingdestinguide.com/JETTYFISHING.html

61. Wesley House

4.6 ★★★★★ (75 reviews)

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Location: 181 Eden Gardens Rd. Santa Rosa Beach FL

Tel:  850 267 8320

Web Address:   http://floridastateparks.org/

60. Dune Allen Regional Beach Access

4.8 ★★★★★ (80 reviews)

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Location: 5999 County Road 30A Santa Rosa Beach FL

Web Address:   https://sowal.com/place/dune-allen-regional-beach-access

59. Buck Destin Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ (80 reviews)

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Location: 724 Legion Dr Destin FL

Tel:  850 654 5184

Web Address:   http://cityofdestin.com/facilities.aspx

58. Blue Mountain Beach

4.8 ★★★★★ (94 reviews)

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57. Destin Bridge

4.7 ★★★★★ (98 reviews)

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Location: FL 30 Destin FL

56. Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club

4.4 ★★★★☆ (106 reviews)

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Location: 334 Golf Club Dr Santa Rosa Beach FL

Tel:  850 267 2229

Web Address:   https://santarosaclub.com/

55. Emerald Coast Wine Cellars

4.5 ★★★★★ (107 reviews)

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Location: 1708 Scenic Gulf Dr Miramar Beach FL

Tel:  850 837 9500

Web Address:   http://emeraldcoastwinecellars.com/

54. Gulfview Heights Beach Access

4.8 ★★★★★ (109 reviews)

Location: 186 Gulfview Heights Street Santa Rosa Beach FL

Web Address:   https://sowal.com/place/gulfview-heights-regional-access

53. Captain Leonard Destin Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (110 reviews)

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Location: 101 Calhoun Ave Destin FL

Tel:  850 654 5184

Web Address:   https://cityofdestin.com/Facilities/Facility/Details/Captain-Leonard-Destin-Park-40

52. Morgan Sports Center

4.3 ★★★★☆ (116 reviews)

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Location: 4200 n Bayou Trail Destin FL

Tel:  850 650 1241

Web Address:   http://cityofdestin.com/Facilities.aspx

51. The Golf Garden of Destin

3.8 ★★★★☆ (118 reviews)

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Location: 12958 US 98 West Miramar Beach FL

Tel:  850 837 7422

Web Address:   http://thegolfgardenofdestin.com/

50. Mid-Bay Toll Bridge

2.2 ★★☆☆☆ (121 reviews)

Location: Mid Bay Bridge Road Destin FL

Tel:  850 897 1428

Web Address:   http://mid-bay.com/

49. Baytowne Adventure Zone

4.5 ★★★★★ (124 reviews)

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Location: 9300 Baytowne Wharf Blvd Miramar Beach FL

Tel:  850 428 2736

Web Address:   http://baytowneadventurezone.com/

48. Van Ness Butler Jr. Regional Beach Access

4.6 ★★★★★ (124 reviews)

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Location: 1931 E County Hwy 30A Santa Rosa Beach FL

Web Address:   https://sowal.com/place/van-ness-butler-jr-regional-access

47. James Lee Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (127 reviews)

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Location: 3510 Scenic Hwy 98 Destin FL

Web Address:   http://co.okaloosa.fl.us/pw/parks/james-lee

46. Friends of Emerald Coast State Parks

4.9 ★★★★★ (132 reviews)

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Location: 17000 Emerald Coast Pkwy Destin FL

Tel:  850 269 1062

Web Address:   http://fecsp.org/

45. Escapology Escape Rooms Destin

4.5 ★★★★★ (138 reviews)

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Location: 9375 US Highway 98 W Miramar Beach Destin FL

Tel:  850 842 4885

Web Address:   https://escapology.com/en/destin-fl/

44. Miramar Beach

4.6 ★★★★★ (143 reviews)

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Web Address:   http://visitsouthwalton.com/contact-us

43. Noah & Heather Wells Present MAXIMUM MAGIC

4.7 ★★★★★ (156 reviews)

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Location: 10 Harbor Blvd #234 Destin FL

Tel:  850 273 7888

Web Address:   https://harborwalktheater.com/

42. Escape Zone 60

4.2 ★★★★☆ (161 reviews)

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Location: 415 Mountain Dr STE 7 Destin FL

Tel:  850 650 0023

Web Address:   http://escapezone60.com/

41. Mattie Kelly Park and Nature Walk

4.3 ★★★★☆ (200 reviews)

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Location: 825 Beach Dr Destin FL

Tel:  850 837 4242

Web Address:   http://cityofdestin.com/Facilities/Facility/Details/19

40. Blast Arcade and Laser Maze

4.4 ★★★★☆ (204 reviews)

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Location: 118 Cannery Ln Miramar Beach FL

Tel:  850 654 3333

Web Address:   http://blastfunandgames.com/

39. Visit South Walton – Visitor Information Center

4.7 ★★★★★ (205 reviews)

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Location: 25777 U S Highway 331 South Santa Rosa Beach FL

Tel:  800 822 6877

Web Address:   http://visitsouthwalton.com/

38. Public beach

4.5 ★★★★★ (216 reviews)

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Location: 343 277 Gulf Shore Dr Destin FL

37. Helen McCall Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (226 reviews)

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Location: 325 Moll Dr Santa Rosa Beach FL

Tel:  850 892 8700

Web Address:   https://co.walton.fl.us/Facilities/Facility/Details/25

36. Indian Bayou Golf & Country Club

4.5 ★★★★★ (235 reviews)

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Location: 1 Country Club Dr E Destin FL

Tel:  850 837 6192

Web Address:   http://indianbayougolf.com/

35. Urban Air Adventure Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (242 reviews)

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Location: 14081 Emerald Coast Pkwy Destin FL

Tel:  850 398 4729

Web Address:   https://urbanairtrampolinepark.com/locations/florida/destin

34. Raven Golf Club

4.5 ★★★★★ (249 reviews)

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Location: 1199 Troon Dr N Miramar Beach FL

Tel:  850 267 8155

Web Address:   https://sandestin.com/golf/raven-golf-club

33. Santa Clara Regional Beach Access

4.7 ★★★★★ (253 reviews)

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Location: 3468 E County Hwy 30A Santa Rosa Beach FL

Web Address:   http://sowal.com/place/santa-clara-access

32. Destin History & Fishing Museum

4.7 ★★★★★ (288 reviews)

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Location: 108 Streetahlman Ave Destin FL

Tel:  850 837 6611

Web Address:   https://destinhistoryandfishingmuseum.org/

31. Norriego Point

4.6 ★★★★★ (298 reviews)

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Web Address:   http://cityofdestin.com/102/Parks-Recreation-Department

30. Clement Taylor Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (319 reviews)

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Location: 131 Calhoun Ave Destin FL

Tel:  850 654 5184

Web Address:   https://cityofdestin.com/facilities/facility/details/Clement-Taylor-Park-5

29. Thrills Laser Tag and Arcade

4.5 ★★★★★ (388 reviews)

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Location: 90 Seascape Dr #105 Miramar Beach FL

Tel:  850 842 4747

Web Address:   http://thrillslasertag.com/

28. Destin Dog Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (428 reviews)

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Location: 4100 n Bayou Trail Destin FL

Tel:  850 837 4242

Web Address:   http://cityofdestin.com/facilities.aspx

27. Emerald Bay Golf Club

4.5 ★★★★★ (461 reviews)

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Location: 4781 Clubhouse Dr Destin FL

Tel:  850 837 5197

Web Address:   http://emeraldbaygolfclub.com/

26. June White Decker Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (465 reviews)

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Web Address:   http://cityofdestin.com/Facilities/Facility/Details/16

25. Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade

4.3 ★★★★☆ (478 reviews)

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Location: 11394 US 98 Unit D Miramar Beach FL

Tel:  850 460 8878

Web Address:   https://rainforestblacklightgolf.com/

24. Ed Walline Regional Beach Access

4.7 ★★★★★ (590 reviews)

Location: 4447 W County Hwy 30A Santa Rosa Beach FL

Web Address:   http://ed-walline-public.keeq.io/

23. Destin Snorkel

4.6 ★★★★★ (756 reviews)

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Location: 56 A Harbor Blvd Destin FL

Tel:  850 269 2329

Web Address:   http://destinsnorkel.com/

22. Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (795 reviews)

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Location: 4281 FL 20 Niceville FL

Tel:  850 833 9144

Web Address:   https://floridastateparks.org/index.php/parks-and-trails/fred-gannon-rocky-bayou-state-park

21. Point Washington State Forest

4.5 ★★★★★ (817 reviews)

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Location: US 98 Santa Rosa Beach FL

Tel:  850 267 8325

Web Address:   https://fdacs.gov/Forest-Wildfire/Our-Forests/State-Forests/Point-Washington-State-Forest

20. Fat Daddy’s Arcade

4.2 ★★★★☆ (858 reviews)

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Location: 20009 Emerald Coast Pkwy Destin FL

Tel:  850 424 6021

Web Address:   https://fatdaddysarcade.com/locations/destin/

19. Gulf Coast Axe House – Axe Throwing

5.0 ★★★★★ (970 reviews)

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Credit: Gulf Coast Axe House – Axe Throwing, Google Maps

Location: 11394 US 98 Unit E Miramar Beach FL

Tel:  850 842 2890

Web Address:   https://gulfcoastaxehouse.com/

18. Miramar Beach Regional Access

4.8 ★★★★★ (1,046 reviews)

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Location: 2396 Scenic Hwy 98 Miramar Beach FL

Web Address:   https://sowal.com/place/miramar-beach-regional-access

17. Gator Beach – The World’s Greatest Alligator Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (1,407 reviews)

Location: 20001 Emerald Coast Pkwy Destin FL

Tel:  850 654 4200

Web Address:   http://gatorbeach.com/

16. Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar

4.5 ★★★★★ (1,910 reviews)

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Credit: Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar, Google Maps

Location: 1875 S County Hwy 393 Santa Rosa Beach FL

Tel:  850 622 2733

Web Address:   https://shunkgulley.com/

15. Surf Hut

4.3 ★★★★☆ (4,288 reviews)

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Location: 551 Scenic Gulf Dr Destin FL

Tel:  850 460 7750

Web Address:   https://surfhutdestin.com/

14. The Track – Destin

4.3 ★★★★☆ (4,698 reviews)

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Location: 1125 US 98 Destin FL

Tel:  850 654 4668

Web Address:   https://funatthetrack.com/

13. Crab Trap Destin

4.2 ★★★★☆ (5,362 reviews)

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Credit: Crab Trap Destin, Google Maps

Location: 3500 Scenic Hwy 98 E Destin FL

Tel:  850 654 2722

Web Address:   http://crabtrapflorida.com/

12. Pompano Joe’s

4.4 ★★★★☆ (5,931 reviews)

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Location: 2237 Scenic Gulf Dr Destin FL

Tel:  850 837 2224

Web Address:   http://pompano-joes.com/

11. Fudpucker’s Beachside Bar & Grill

4.1 ★★★★☆ (6,798 reviews)

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Credit: Fudpucker’s Beachside Bar & Grill, Google Maps

Location: 20001 Emerald Coast Pkwy Destin FL

Tel:  850 654 4200

Web Address:   http://fudpucker.com/

10. Destin Harbor Boardwalk

4.6 ★★★★★ (8,033 reviews)

Location: 102 Harbor Blvd Destin FL

Tel:  850 683 3009

Web Address:   https://destinboardwalk.com/

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9. Grand Boulevard Farmers’ Market

4.6 ★★★★★ (36 reviews)

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Credit: Grand Boulevard Farmers’ Market, Google Maps

Location: 600 Grand Blvd Miramar Beach FL

Tel:  850 760 0234

Web Address:   https://mirmamarbeachfarmersmarket.com/

8. The Zoo Gallery

4.6 ★★★★★ (44 reviews)

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Location: K 500 Grand Blvd #104 Miramar Beach FL

Tel:  850 837 9233

Web Address:   http://thezoogallery.com/

7. Vintij Food & Wine

4.6 ★★★★★ (457 reviews)

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Location: 500 Grand Blvd #100K Miramar Beach FL

Tel:  850 650 9820

Web Address:   http://vintij.com/

6. Blue Mountain Beach

4.7 ★★★★★ (821 reviews)

Web Address:   http://visitsouthwalton.com/

5. Eden Gardens State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (863 reviews)

Location: 181 Eden Gardens Rd. Santa Rosa Beach FL

Tel:  850 267 8320

Web Address:   https://floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/eden-gardens-state-park

4. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Gregory E. Moore RV Resort

4.8 ★★★★★ (2,037 reviews)

Location: 7525 W County Hwy 30A Santa Rosa Beach FL

Tel:  850 267 8330

Web Address:   https://floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/topsail-hill-preserve-state-park

3. Grayton Beach State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (2,678 reviews)

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Location: 357 Main Park Road Santa Rosa Beach FL

Tel:  850 267 8300

Web Address:   https://floridastateparks.org/park/Grayton-Beach

2. Big Kahuna’s Water & Adventure Park

3.9 ★★★★☆ (2,984 reviews)

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Location: 1007 US 98 Destin FL

Tel:  850 837 8319

Web Address:   https://bigkahunas.com/

1. Henderson Beach State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (6,816 reviews)

Location: 17000 Emerald Coast Pkwy Destin FL

Tel:  850 837 7550

Web Address:   https://floridastateparks.org/park/Henderson-Beach

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Sandestin, Florida! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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