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Boating/Fishing Golf Courses Entertainment Recreation Areas Restaurants Shopping/Groceries Weather Weddings [ TOP ] Beach Safety Open fires are not permitted on the beach. Alcohol is prohibited in public areas. Do not park or drive on the beaches - help preserve the sand dunes. Water Safety Most beaches mark the swimming condition with color-coded flags: Blue Flag - Safe to Swim Yellow Flag - Use Caution Red Flag - Danger! Strong Undertow, Swimming Prohibited You must be at least 14 years old to operate a jet ski. Always wear a flotation device and drive safely! Driving the Area Right turns are permitted at red lights when traffic is clear unless marked otherwise. Avoid driving on unpaved shoulders. Driving with an open container of alcohol in the vehicle is prohibited. Florida Law requires all motorists & passengers to wear seatbelts, Please Buckle up for Safety. [ TOP ] FISHING/BOATING Dolphin Cruise aboard the "Southern Star" a 65 ft Nostalgic Vessel. 2 hour relaxing cruise with dolphin watching, bird feeding, music, narrated, air conditioned. Snack bar, gifts and restrooms. Call (888) 424-7217 Patti-Ann Charter Boat 45 Marilyn Ave - Ft. Walton Beach, FL (850) 243-8384 Miss Destin Fishing Charters 104 Calhoun Ave - Destin, FL (850) 837-2298 Melanie Dawn Charter Boats 330 Sibert Ave - Destin, FL (850) 837-6620 East Pass Charter Service 54 E Miracle Strip Parkway - Mary Esther, FL (850) 664-0039 Sea Note Charters 717 Spring Lake Drive - Destin, FL (850) 837-4780 A Florida fishing license is required for everyone between 16 and 64 years of age. Persons over 65 must carry a Senior Citizen Hunting and Fishing Certificate which can be obtained free from the county tax collector. On charter boats you should be covered by the boat's license. For more information please call 800-DIAL-FMP (saltwater) or 800-ASK-FISH (freshwater).   [ TOP ] GOLF COURSES Island Golf Center 1306 Miracle Strip Parkway - Ft. Walton Beach, FL (850) 244-1612 The Club At Hidden Creek 3070 Pga Blvd - Navarre, FL (850) 939-1939 Golf Garden Of Destin 12958 Emerald Coast Parkway - Destin, FL (850) 837-7422 Shalimar Pointe Golf & Country Club 302 Country Club Road Shalimar, FL (850) 651-1416 [ TOP ] ENTERTAINMENT Gulfarium featuring dolphin show, sea lion show, living sea theater, multi-species show, complete gift shop & snack bar. 1010 Miracle Strip Parkway - Ft. Walton Beach, FL (850) 244-5169 Fenway Park Batting Cages 1306 Miracle Strip Parkway - Ft. Walton Beach, FL (850) 664-6724 Goofy Golf 401 Eglin Parkway - Ft. Walton Beach, FL (850) 862-4922 Aladdin's Castle 300 Mary Esther Blvd Bldg F - Mary Esther, FL (850) 243-5170 Morgan's Family Entertainment 10406 Emerald Coast Parkway - Destin, FL (850) 654-3320 Pleasure Island 1310 Miracle Strip Pkwy - Ft. Walton Beach, FL (850) 243-9738 Hurricane Lanes 34876 Emerald Coast Parkway - Destin, FL (850) 654-5251 Sky Pirates Parasailing 126 Highway 98 - Destin, FL (850) 837-5797 Big Kahuna's Lost Paradise 1007 Highway 98 E - Destin, FL (850) 837-4061 Fort Walton Bingo 109 Racetrack Rd - Ft. Walton Beach, FL (850) 864-4141 Fort Walton Beach Bowl 745 Beal Pkwy - Ft. Walton Beach, FL (850) 863-5603 White Sands Bowling Center 653 Beal Pkwy - Ft. Walton Beach, FL (850) 863-2193 Santa Rosa Cinema 300 Mary Esther Cut Off - Ft. Walton Beach, FL (850) 243-2135 [ TOP ] RECREATION AREAS Camp Helen Located on either side of U.S. 98, between Phillips Inlet and the Walton/Bay County Line. Family recreational area featuring swimming, hiking, picnicking, boating and fishing. Grayton Beach State Recreation Area Located on State Road 30-A, South of U.S. 98. Its name comes from the neighboring township of Grayton Beach, one of the oldest townships along the Gulf of Mexico in Walton County. This 400-acre park offers rolling sea oat-covered dunes with wide, white sand beaches tapering into the emerald green waters of the Gulf. (850) 231-4210 Eden State Gardens, The beautiful 100+ year old house is open for guided tours. Tour the gardens and enjoy the picnic area. Located a short drive from the east end of Fort Walton Beach, in Port Washington, FL (850) 231-4214 These parks are home to a variety of wildlife. Do not pick sea oats (it's against the law) or walk on the sand dunes. Walking on dunes will eventually ruin them; use beachwalks where provided. [ TOP ] RESTAURANTS Crab Trap 1450 Miracle Strip Parkway - Ft. Walton Beach, FL (850) 301-0959 Old Bay Steamer 1310 Miracle Strip Parkway - Ft. Walton Beach, FL (850) 664-2795 Red Lobster 326 Miracle Strip Parkway - Ft. Walton Beach, FL (850) 664-2700 Rick's Crab Trap 203 Brooks Street - Ft. Walton Beach, FL (850) 664-0110 Staff's Seafood Restaurant 24 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE Ft. Walton Beach, FL (850) 243-3482 China Coast Restaurant 309 Miracle Strip Pkwy - Ft. Walton Beach, FL (850) 243-3327 Son's Mongolian Bar-B-Que 10 Eglin Pkwy - Ft. Walton Beach, FL (850) 664-2288 Bellissimo Pasta & Pizza 178 Eglin Pkwy - Ft. Walton Beach, FL (850) 243-5555 Olive Garden 216 Miracle Strip Pkwy - Ft. Walton Beach, FL (850) 244-1667 Yamato Oriental Restaurant 47 Miracle Strip Pkwy - Ft. Walton Beach, FL (850) 243-0478 Angler's Beachside Cafe 1030 Miracle Strip Pkwy - Ft. Walton Beach, FL (850) 796-0260 [ TOP ] SHOPPING/GROCERIES Delchamps Food Store 417 Mary Esther Cut Off - Ft. Walton Beach, FL (850) 243-5383 Silver Sands Outlet Mall Highway 98 East, Destin, FL , just west of Sandestin Resort 850-654-9771 1-800-510-6255 with over 85 outlet stores. The Market Shops at Sandestin 9600 Highway 98 West at Sandestin Resort, 8 miles east of Destin, 850-267-8092 Courtyards, cafes, and the area's finest resort shops. Coach & Four Gifts 130 Miracle Strip Parkway - Ft. Walton Beach, FL (850) 243-1721 Winn Dixie Market Place 99 Eglin Parkway - Ft. Walton Beach, FL (850) 244-4261 [ TOP ] WEATHER    Enter a City or US Zip:     [ TOP ]
Weddings  "Specializing in Beach weddings, receptions and Special Event Planning" Fantasy Beach Weddings 17 Rue d'Etretat, Destin, FL 32541                                                               (850) 650-9260                                                           Paula Reusch    Owner/Consultant                                                                                                                                                   www.abeachwedding.net                                                                                                                 [ TOP ]

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