Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Destin

"Since 1955, Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park has delighted visitors of all ages who enjoy learning more about underwater life. Get a little wet as dolphins explode out of the water and perform tricks for their trainer when you watch one of the shows. For something a little more intense, sign up for a dolphin or shark experience where you can run your hands over the slick flesh of these beautiful sea creatures."

"At the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park, they have everything to educate, entertain and inspire people to respect wildlife. They have programs for everyone, from young and old and it’s a nice way to spend a fun day with great water creatures. You can swim with dolphins, touch a stingray, discover gators and turtles, or even feed penguins."

"Pineapple Willy's Beachside Bar and Grill, located directly on the beach, is one of the oldest and best known, and their Jack Daniel's BBQ ribs are always on the can't-go-wrong menu. My favorite restaurant though is Bayou Bill's Crab House at the far west end of the beach. It's where the locals go to shell fresh boiled pink Gulf shrimp and shuck oysters from Apalachicola Bay."

"Pineapple Willy’s in Panama City Beach was the first restaurant that was recommended to me that piqued my interest. It is located on the beach at 9875 S Thomas Drive and is listed as #22 of 262 restaurants in Panama City Beach on Tripadivsor.com. They offer both dining room accommodations as well as highly coveted picnic tables outside on their covered pier."

"Two Davids put their name on the Panama City Beach map after moving here from New Orleans and bringing this taste of the Big Easy to the beach. If you’ve never tried Sno-Balls, there’s no better place to start. Here you might meet displaced Louisianans who drive miles (or hours!) for this taste of home, or locals who tried it once and are hooked."

"I'm biased in my review of an authentic PoBoy having family in New Orleans; that said, the shrimp was plentiful and perfectly cooked."

"The kids are always begging me to take them to David's Snow-balls!. They love the snow-balls and the soft serve ice cream."

"John C. Beasley Park was established in 1960, three years after the death of its namesake and who it’s named after, John C. Beasley. John C. Beasly was noted for being active in civic organizations and government, often including his donation of time and effort toward community advancement."

"You can also try out Thomas Donut & Snack Shop if you are wanting some sweets. But be sure and get there early, as the line begins to grow on the weekend by 10 a.m., and it can get quite long!. These fried donuts are freshly made, many with unique flavors, and will make your taste buds melt."

"A local and visitors favorite place to stop and chow down, Thomas Donut & Snack Shop delivers tasty treats that aren’t limited to just their delicious donuts. Stop in and try one of their popular Texas Style Kolaches, coming in three varieties, this new staple will have your mouth watering!"

"Before heading out for a day in the sun, stop in for a sweet treat at the Thomas Donut and Snack Shop. The sweet treats don’t stop at donuts for your little ones. You can also enjoy a few snacks for lunch with a menu that includes hot dogs, corn dogs, or chicken tenders."

"With a menu highlighting “Oysters,” “Appetizers,” “Seawitches,” and “For the Maneaters,” this local joint is recognized as perhaps the best oyster bar in Panama City Beach. Enjoy the casual atmosphere, take advantage of great raw oysters (be sure and have fun watching the entertaining bartenders shucking the oysters!), and relish taste-worthy grilled grouper po-boys. Whet your appetite with fried shrimp, blackened scallops, and jalapeno baked oysters, and more."

"We visited this place on a Monday night the first week of May. I'm so happy we did. We waited quite a while for a table for two."

"Vibe Night Club & Lounge is a high-energy club offering live music, light shows, dancing, and fun during much of the week. It’s a great place to start or end your night with hours that start late and end in the wee hours of the morning. Try your hand at being the live entertainment with karaoke on Thursdays."

"World famous restaurant known for our delicious food and the Hooters Girls. Address:12709 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407"

"The Brass Tap specialized in serving up and coming local breweries. The full beer menu boats 70 drafts and over 120 bottles. The food menu is nothing short of fresh and satisfying."

"Beat the heat and indulge in a little retail therapy at the Fort Walton Beach Flea Market. This air-conditioned flea market offers more than 70 vendors selling anything from antique furniture to the record you had in your collection in the third grade. Each time you visit, you find new hidden gems as the stock is constantly changing."

"Check out Fort Walton Beach Flea Market, which offers over 70 vendors selling treasures. Even better, the market is located inside, providing an escape from the heat. Search antiques, jewelry, fashion, instruments, collectibles, furniture, family heirlooms, and daily essentials."

"Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing. Visit Shoppes at Edgewater for all your splurging needs in Panama City Beach. The shopping mall is open until 10 pm daily."

"This welcoming café offers a creative menu that blends classic American plates with such international fare as Russian borshch, Uzbek kabobs, and pierogis. The breakfast menu doesn’t cover as much global ground, but it’s got some mighty tasty options, from the fried chicken biscuit and croissant sandwich to the crowd-pleasing Traditional Plate with its eggs-to-order, bacon or sausage, toast, and grits or hashbrowns. Breakfast in Style in Panama City Beach"

"This superb creamery offers a variety of unique ice cream creations including Madison’s Chocolate Madness (an extra fudgy brownie sundae), Dylan’s Cookie Monster Delight (a special cookie sundae), and the Mindsweeper (a milkshake with a shot of espresso). With a seemingly endless variety of flavors and extremely generous scoops, it’s easy to see why the Pink Pelican has such a loyal following. The Ice Cream Bar is 15 minutes from our motel."

"More often than not, you’re going to be standing in line awhile at Pink Pelican Ice Cream Bar. But here’s the deal: First, that’s always a good sign, and second, it gives you extra time to scheme up the perfect order!. As at Chuy’s, after all, you’ve got an awful lot of choices to sort out."

"It’s impossible to feel down when immersed in the cheery atmosphere of PCB’s Pink Pelican Ice Cream Bar. This adorable ice cream parlor offers a variety of flavors you won’t find anywhere else. Arguably the most popular?"