Drop Anchor Guidebook

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Tyler And Margaret
Drop Anchor Guidebook

City/town information

City of Destin - The World's Luckiest Fishing Village. Population 14,077 full time residents (2018 Census) In existence for more than one hundred and fifty years, has a long history as a fishing village and premier resort destination. The city houses the largest and most elaborately equipped fishing fleet in the State of Florida. In addition to fishing, recreational opportunities include golf, tennis and water sports, including diving and snorkeling. The 100 Fathom curve draws closer to Destin than any other spot in Florida providing the speediest deep-water access on the Gulf. Located in the Florida Panhandle, the City of Destin has a rich historical heritage dating back to American Indian inhabitants as early as the seventh century A.D. Spanish explorers surveyed Florida in 1538. Don Francisco Tapia was commissioned to survey the Florida coast and in 1693, drew the first known map of East Pass and its shores.
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Destin
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City of Destin - The World's Luckiest Fishing Village. Population 14,077 full time residents (2018 Census) In existence for more than one hundred and fifty years, has a long history as a fishing village and premier resort destination. The city houses the largest and most elaborately equipped fishing fleet in the State of Florida. In addition to fishing, recreational opportunities include golf, tennis and water sports, including diving and snorkeling. The 100 Fathom curve draws closer to Destin than any other spot in Florida providing the speediest deep-water access on the Gulf. Located in the Florida Panhandle, the City of Destin has a rich historical heritage dating back to American Indian inhabitants as early as the seventh century A.D. Spanish explorers surveyed Florida in 1538. Don Francisco Tapia was commissioned to survey the Florida coast and in 1693, drew the first known map of East Pass and its shores.

Restaurants

Dine-in or take-out
Outstanding Thai cuisine, excellent service and friendly staff. Known for it's modern interpretation of classic dishes and it's insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients.
Thai Basil Destin
4447 Commons Dr E
Outstanding Thai cuisine, excellent service and friendly staff. Known for it's modern interpretation of classic dishes and it's insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients.
Detroit-style pizza. Dough made fresh in store each day. Really good pizza!
Jet's Pizza
4418 Commons Dr E
Detroit-style pizza. Dough made fresh in store each day. Really good pizza!
Located on the Destin Harbor. Family friendly atmosphere. A memorable and authentic Gulf to Table dining experience.
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Boshamps Seafood and Oyster House
414 Harbor Blvd
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Located on the Destin Harbor. Family friendly atmosphere. A memorable and authentic Gulf to Table dining experience.
Celebrated for their atmosphere, McGuire's Irish Pub of Destin is located near Destin Harbor with great food and live Irish entertainment.
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McGuire's Irish Pub of Destin
33 US-98
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Celebrated for their atmosphere, McGuire's Irish Pub of Destin is located near Destin Harbor with great food and live Irish entertainment.
Causal fine dining.
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The Wine Bar - Destin
4424 Commons Dr E
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Causal fine dining.
Craft beer selections on tap include some of the rarest and most sought after beers in the nation. Also serve an extensive bottle collection and "to-go" beer with Crowlers. Craft food served - Local & artisan ingredients.
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The Craft Bar - Destin
4424 Commons Dr E
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Craft beer selections on tap include some of the rarest and most sought after beers in the nation. Also serve an extensive bottle collection and "to-go" beer with Crowlers. Craft food served - Local & artisan ingredients.
Seafood restaurant in Destin, FL
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Dewey Destin's Seafood Restaurant
9 Calhoun Ave
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Seafood restaurant in Destin, FL
Beachside bar and grill.
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Fudpucker's Beachside Bar & Grill
20001 Emerald Coast Pkwy
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Beachside bar and grill.
Local seafood and sushi restaurant
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Jackacuda's Seafood & Sushi
36120 Emerald Coast Parkway
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Local seafood and sushi restaurant
Fresh seafood & cold beer
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Harbor Docks
538 Harbor Blvd
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Fresh seafood & cold beer
Beachside cafe less than a mile from Drop Anchor!
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Camille's at Crystal Beach
2931 Scenic Hwy 98
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Beachside cafe less than a mile from Drop Anchor!
Mexican & southwestern cuisine
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La Paz
950 Gulf Shore Dr
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Mexican & southwestern cuisine
Cafe with American comfort foods, smoothies, juices, coffee, and beer.
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The Local Market
950 Gulf Shore Dr
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Cafe with American comfort foods, smoothies, juices, coffee, and beer.
Indoor/Outdoor dining establishment - bayside hangout for seafood & cocktails.
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The Gulf
1284 Marler Avenue
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Indoor/Outdoor dining establishment - bayside hangout for seafood & cocktails.
Seafood and drinks
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LuLu's Destin
4607 Legendary Marina Dr
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Seafood and drinks

Things To Do

Part of the Boomers Park Family. A water and adventure park with rides & slides, rivers, pools, kiddie rides. Cabanas available. Options for groups and parties.
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Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park
1007 US-98
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Part of the Boomers Park Family. A water and adventure park with rides & slides, rivers, pools, kiddie rides. Cabanas available. Options for groups and parties.
Go karts, family rides, thrill zones, arcade games and more!
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The Track - Destin
1125 US-98
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Go karts, family rides, thrill zones, arcade games and more!
Rent a boat and explore by water - Choctawhatchee Bay, including Crab Island, and into the Gulf of Mexico up to 9 miles out. Pontoons can go to the Crab Island area and in the bay.
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Crab Island Boat Rentals
111 Harbor Blvd
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Rent a boat and explore by water - Choctawhatchee Bay, including Crab Island, and into the Gulf of Mexico up to 9 miles out. Pontoons can go to the Crab Island area and in the bay.
Family owned paddle board rental delivery company. Quality BOTE boards for rental. Deliver direct to your beach vacation home. Sunrise, sunset and SUP Glow night guided tours offered with group rates available. For Bike Rentals - Fun Pug Bike Rentals is recommended. funpugbikerentals.com (850) 374-7533 Fun Pug delivers right to the vacation property.
SUP Express
Family owned paddle board rental delivery company. Quality BOTE boards for rental. Deliver direct to your beach vacation home. Sunrise, sunset and SUP Glow night guided tours offered with group rates available. For Bike Rentals - Fun Pug Bike Rentals is recommended. funpugbikerentals.com (850) 374-7533 Fun Pug delivers right to the vacation property.
Kelly Plantation is one of the best golf courses in Destin and it is open to the public. The course is impeccably maintained and the scenery is absolutely stunning.
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Kelly Plantation Golf Club
307 Kelly Plantation Dr
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Kelly Plantation is one of the best golf courses in Destin and it is open to the public. The course is impeccably maintained and the scenery is absolutely stunning.
Trampoline and adventure park. An indoor playground for the entire family!
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Urban Air Adventure Park - Destin, FL
14081 Emerald Coast Pkwy
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Trampoline and adventure park. An indoor playground for the entire family!
Fun for young and old! Find sand castle success through sand castle lesions from Beach Sand Sculptures.
Beach Sand Sculptures - Headquarters/Warehouse
Fun for young and old! Find sand castle success through sand castle lesions from Beach Sand Sculptures.
Pirate Cruises in Destin, FL
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Buccaneer Pirate Cruise
100 Harbor Blvd
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Pirate Cruises in Destin, FL
Local Brewery with great beer in Destin, FL
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Destin Brewery
505 Mountain Dr
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Local Brewery with great beer in Destin, FL
Experience science in the interactive museum including a STEM makerspace.
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Emerald Coast Science Center
31 Memorial Pkwy SW
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Experience science in the interactive museum including a STEM makerspace.
Live puzzle solving game.
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Escape Zone 60
1318 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE
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Live puzzle solving game.
Deep sea and bay fishing adventures.
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HarborWalk Charters
100 Harbor Blvd
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Deep sea and bay fishing adventures.
Private cruises and fishing charters
Navigator Destin - Charter Fishing and Cruising
538 Harbor Blvd
Private cruises and fishing charters
Offers vacationers pontoons, paddle boards, dolphin tours, and more.
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Island Watersports Company
1318 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE
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Offers vacationers pontoons, paddle boards, dolphin tours, and more.
Personalized sailing excursions
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Smile -n- Wave Sailing Adventures
404 Harbor Blvd
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Personalized sailing excursions
Rock climbing gym
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Rock Out Climbing Gym
2001 98 Palms Blvd
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Rock climbing gym
Golf course and community.
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Emerald Bay Golf Club
4781 Clubhouse Dr
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Golf course and community.
Crab Island Excursion
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Crab Island Water Taxi
127 Harbor Blvd
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Crab Island Excursion
Underwater bowling! Just like regular bowling except there is a massive aquarium around you.
Uncle Buck's Fish Bowl and Grill
1 Bass Pro Drive
Underwater bowling! Just like regular bowling except there is a massive aquarium around you.

Beaches

Open sunrise to sunset 7 days a week. 1/2 mile walking distance from Drop Anchor/Villages of Crystal Beach or take the seasonal shuttle from the neighborhood. Parking spaces are available - limited parking spaces.
Pompano St Beach Access
32-2 Pompano St
Open sunrise to sunset 7 days a week. 1/2 mile walking distance from Drop Anchor/Villages of Crystal Beach or take the seasonal shuttle from the neighborhood. Parking spaces are available - limited parking spaces.
Located at Crystal Beach Dr & Scenic Hwy 98. Walking distance from Villages of Crystal Beach.
Crystal Beach Beach Access
69 Crystal Beach Dr
Located at Crystal Beach Dr & Scenic Hwy 98. Walking distance from Villages of Crystal Beach.
A few mile drive from Villages of Crystal Beach is Henderson Beach State Park. Beaches and trails. Fishing, geo-seeking/geocaching, hiking - 3/4 mile pet friendly trail, picnicking, swimming, and wildlife viewing.
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Henderson Beach State Park
Emerald Coast Pkwy
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A few mile drive from Villages of Crystal Beach is Henderson Beach State Park. Beaches and trails. Fishing, geo-seeking/geocaching, hiking - 3/4 mile pet friendly trail, picnicking, swimming, and wildlife viewing.

Grocery Store

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Publix Super Market at Paradise Key
4425 Commons Dr E
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Whole Foods Market
4402 Legendary Dr
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Shopping

Destin Commons boasts 95+ stores and restaurants. Serving as the area's favorite gathering place, the 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. Enjoy the newly renovated play area, mural art walk, and seasonal events for nonstop fun year-round. There is something for everyone!
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Destin Commons station
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Destin Commons boasts 95+ stores and restaurants. Serving as the area's favorite gathering place, the 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. Enjoy the newly renovated play area, mural art walk, and seasonal events for nonstop fun year-round. There is something for everyone!
Restaurants, activities, and entertainment will please each and every taste on your Destin family vacation. Waterfront shopping, paddle board and kayak rentals, pontoon and jet ski rentals, parasailing, glass bottom boats, world class fishing, pirate ship excursions, dolphin cruises, concerts and live music, weekly fireworks, weekly Fat Tuesday parades, live entertainment, and an array of restaurants, including Jimmy Buffets Margaritaville and Harry T's. Home of the Destin Fishing Fleet, the largest charter fishing fleet in the country. Experience the World's Luckiest Fishing Village aboard on of Destin's finest charter boats or stroll along the docks and witness the catch of the day. And where there is great fishing, there are great seafood restaurants, HarborWalk is no exception. You'll find cuisine that is fresh, local and delicious. Hours of operation: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm (Retail) 11:00 am - 10:00 pm (Restaurants)
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HarborWalk Village
34 Harbor Blvd
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Restaurants, activities, and entertainment will please each and every taste on your Destin family vacation. Waterfront shopping, paddle board and kayak rentals, pontoon and jet ski rentals, parasailing, glass bottom boats, world class fishing, pirate ship excursions, dolphin cruises, concerts and live music, weekly fireworks, weekly Fat Tuesday parades, live entertainment, and an array of restaurants, including Jimmy Buffets Margaritaville and Harry T's. Home of the Destin Fishing Fleet, the largest charter fishing fleet in the country. Experience the World's Luckiest Fishing Village aboard on of Destin's finest charter boats or stroll along the docks and witness the catch of the day. And where there is great fishing, there are great seafood restaurants, HarborWalk is no exception. You'll find cuisine that is fresh, local and delicious. Hours of operation: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm (Retail) 11:00 am - 10:00 pm (Restaurants)