The area offers some of the best dining anywhere, with a wide range of restaurants from upscale five-star dining with renowned chefs to local places to relax with friends in T-shirts, shorts and sandals.

There are many local restaurant choices which are diverse, from fine dining to family friendly, including home cooking, ethnic cuisine, pizza, burgers, pasta, and of course, world famous fresh seafood. There is also a wide choice of local and nearby wine bars, wineries and breweries to enjoy. Many of our bars and eateries host a variety of local musical talent to enjoy.

Great shopping is available at many local art galleries, unique boutiques and fantastic shops. For the avid shoppers there are many nearby choices in Destin, Sandestin and Panama City, including Destin Commons, Grand Boulevard at Sandestin, Silver Sands Premium Outlets and Panama City Pier Park. Make a full day of it by shopping, dining and watching a movie at one of three nearby theaters.

Bike rentals are available at many local shops, and the area boasts a gorgeous 18-mile paved walking and bike path along scenic 30a that is separated next to the road. The path winds through serene beach communities and active beach communities where you can stop and shop or grab a bite to eat. It follows along our unique and rare coastal dune lakes and through spectacular natural scenery with gulf views.

Fun Activities are plentiful locally and nearby to include dinner cruises, golfing, boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, deep sea fishing, scuba diving, parasailing, go-cart tracks, arcades, bowling, local attractions, dolphin cruises and water parks.

Multiple local and nearby festivals and farmers markets are scheduled throughout the year. Popular choices are the Seaside and Rosemary Beach farmers markets, the 30a Song Writers festival, 30a and Sandestin Wine festivals, South Walton Beach and Harvest Wine & Food festivals, Sandestin Gumbo festival, Santa Rosa and Destin Seafood festivals, Gulf Coast Jam, Battle of the Food Trucks and your choice of numerous other Music, Wine, Art and Seafood Festivals to enjoy. Likely anytime you visit the area there is a fun local event scheduled.

The area also has five nearby Florida State Parks with many nature trails, Topsail Hill Preserve, Grayton Beach, Deer Lake, Camp Helen and Eden Gardens where you can picnic, enjoy the gardens and take a tour of the historic Wesley House.