Okaloosa Island Guidebook
Food scene
Fresh feel good foods. I recommend the acai bowl for breakfast and a medium poke bowl for lunch or dinner.
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Think Poké
73 Eglin Pkwy NEFresh feel good foods. I recommend the acai bowl for breakfast and a medium poke bowl for lunch or dinner.
Good stop for a wholesome country style breakfast.
94 recommandé par les habitants
Donut Hole Bakery Cafe
635 Harbor BlvdGood stop for a wholesome country style breakfast.
Thai Garlic
140 E Miracle Strip PkwyFancy Thai food with large portions.
Best fast casual food in town. Underground vibe. Fun & young environment.
37 recommandé par les habitants
Domo Café
1823 Hurlburt RdBest fast casual food in town. Underground vibe. Fun & young environment.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
8646 Navarre PkwyWhere I go for a quick bite to eat.
This is where I buy most all of my groceries I need.
36 recommandé par les habitants
Publix Super Market at Shoppes at Paradise Pointe
251 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEThis is where I buy most all of my groceries I need.
Best place to get ice cream in the whole state. In the summer the line could be an hour long. Ice cream + beach = dream.
75 recommandé par les habitants
Blue Mountain Beach Creamery
2129 S Co Hwy 83Best place to get ice cream in the whole state. In the summer the line could be an hour long. Ice cream + beach = dream.
Fun eating spot on the water next to Destin bayside marina.
90 recommandé par les habitants
LuLu's Destin
4607 Legendary Marina DrFun eating spot on the water next to Destin bayside marina.
La Paz
950 Gulf Shore DrJust a good place to eat.
The Shack
104 Miracle Strip Pkwy SWLocal dive with good food on the water.
This is the local bar on the island. Can be hit or miss lately.
47 recommandé par les habitants
FUBAR Pizza Bar
114 Amberjack DrThis is the local bar on the island. Can be hit or miss lately.
AJ's Oyster Shanty
108 Santa Rosa BlvdLive music every night here
Be prepared to wait in line. There is a line for a reason,
155 recommandé par les habitants
Stewby's Seafood Shanty
235 Santa Rosa BlvdBe prepared to wait in line. There is a line for a reason,
Best place to have breakfast on the island. Open 6am-12pm
42 recommandé par les habitants
Asiago's Skillet
110 Amberjack DrBest place to have breakfast on the island. Open 6am-12pm
This is a events venue on the water next to the Brooks Bridge. Great place to have a wedding or get engaged. Has a open air covered bar and fun restaurant with good food. Everything is made from shipping containers.
106 recommandé par les habitants
The Gulf
1284 Marler AvenueThis is a events venue on the water next to the Brooks Bridge. Great place to have a wedding or get engaged. Has a open air covered bar and fun restaurant with good food. Everything is made from shipping containers.
Southern chain that serves up local southern dishes.
9 recommandé par les habitants
Shrimp Basket Destin
711 U.S. 98Southern chain that serves up local southern dishes.
This is the best bar if you want to go have a relaxing time.
15 recommandé par les habitants
Swizzle Stick
380 Santa Rosa BlvdThis is the best bar if you want to go have a relaxing time.
This is a tourist destination because of the atmosphere and perfect location.
40 recommandé par les habitants
Harry T's Lighthouse
46 Harbor BlvdThis is a tourist destination because of the atmosphere and perfect location.
Cafe Organic
113 Truxton AveThe food is made with love and care. All organic. Vegan & vegetarian options.
Smoothie King
330 Mary Esther BlvdThis is where I like to get smoothies. The DAILY WARRIOR is my personal go to.
Capriccio Cafe
810 Harbor BlvdAmazing crepes and coffee spot!
SoiBistro
234 Miracle Strip Pkwy SWBest sushi is town 🍣 🔥
It’s just like a deli you would find in Greece. Great food and a hidden staple of the area.
Yiota's Greek Deli
130 W Miracle Strip PkwyIt’s just like a deli you would find in Greece. Great food and a hidden staple of the area.
Graffiti & The Funky Blues Shack
34902 Emerald Coast PkwyA staple on the Island. Great local seafood. Be prepared to wait in line during the busy season.
155 recommandé par les habitants
Stewby's Seafood Shanty
235 Santa Rosa BlvdA staple on the Island. Great local seafood. Be prepared to wait in line during the busy season.
Quaint and peaceful Greek diner with a focus on organic eats. Great for dates or family dinners if you are looking for local and authentic.
8 recommandé par les habitants
Red Onion Organic
529 Harbor BoulevardQuaint and peaceful Greek diner with a focus on organic eats. Great for dates or family dinners if you are looking for local and authentic.
If you Have any sort of craving for donuts these are truly world class. if you go early enough in the morning there will be a huge line around the block but it moves pretty quick
39 recommandé par les habitants
Parlor Doughnuts
191 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEIf you Have any sort of craving for donuts these are truly world class. if you go early enough in the morning there will be a huge line around the block but it moves pretty quick
If you love authentic street tacos, this is the best Destin has to offer. Their original location is in Fort Walton and is still there.
Mi Gente Taqueria and Supermarket
733 Harbor BoulevardIf you love authentic street tacos, this is the best Destin has to offer. Their original location is in Fort Walton and is still there.
Super Market Mi Gente
699 Beal Pkwy NWBest street tacos in a 20 mile radius here.
Local bar and grill next to the county admin building. Seems to have a 100 beers on tap.
8 recommandé par les habitants
Shalimar Cheers
1270 Eglin PkwyLocal bar and grill next to the county admin building. Seems to have a 100 beers on tap.
A place to go if you don’t want to see a tourist. Small local brewery in a mostly military town.
Strange Colt Brewery
John Sims ParkwayA place to go if you don’t want to see a tourist. Small local brewery in a mostly military town.
This is a local military brewery with a patriotic vibe. Good food and good location close to the island.
32 recommandé par les habitants
Props Brewery & Grill
255 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEThis is a local military brewery with a patriotic vibe. Good food and good location close to the island.
This is a locals stop about 20 minutes north of Okaloosa Island. Love the location and the food at this place.
8 recommandé par les habitants
The Locals Eatery
113 W John Sims PkwyThis is a locals stop about 20 minutes north of Okaloosa Island. Love the location and the food at this place.
Be Thai
334 Eglin Pkwy NEGood hole in the wall Thai hint open late!
Sightseeing
Best place to watch a football game with a big crowd if that's what you are into.
34 recommandé par les habitants
Destin Harbor
Best place to watch a football game with a big crowd if that's what you are into.
Okaloosa Island
The beach is where I spent most of my time.
This is right next to John Beasley Park which is a good place to walk through and to.
101 recommandé par les habitants
Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier
1030 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEThis is right next to John Beasley Park which is a good place to walk through and to.
Topsail Hill Road
Topsail Hill RoadMy #2 favorite State Beach in the area. Good place to walk and see an alligator.
In the heart of 30A. One of the most special places of earth. Best state park in the area in also located there.
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Grayton Beach
In the heart of 30A. One of the most special places of earth. Best state park in the area in also located there.
This is a hidden gem right in plain site. This is the spot all the locate kite boarders and wind surfers go to practice and get out on the water.
32 recommandé par les habitants
Gulf Islands National Seashore
1 Gulf National Sea Shore DrThis is a hidden gem right in plain site. This is the spot all the locate kite boarders and wind surfers go to practice and get out on the water.
This is the beach that will get you to the Getty’s and out to the gulf. Best views of Destin here.
33 recommandé par les habitants
Norriego Point
1 Gulf Shore DrThis is the beach that will get you to the Getty’s and out to the gulf. Best views of Destin here.
Club LA
34876 Emerald Coast PkwyNeighborhoods
Neighboring Island Beach Community with a different vibe than Okaloosa Island
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Navarre Beach
Neighboring Island Beach Community with a different vibe than Okaloosa Island
Florida 30A
Florida 30AUltra-rich expensive area of the area. Rich beaches.
Shopping
The best shop in on the island for coastal gear.
Islanders Coastal Outfitter
1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy SWSunset Shoes and Lifestyles MarketShops
9375 Emerald Coast PkwyHas the best shoes and sandals selection in the area.
Silver Sands Premium Outlets
10562 Emerald Coast Pkwy WLots of discounted name brands.