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Emerald Coast Must Dos
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items Florida panhandle, known as Emerald Coast, has the most beautiful crystal clear blue waters & white sand beaches. These beaches are made of Quartz Crystal washing down from Appalachian Mountains. When you walk on this sand it feels like cool powder sugar under your feet, soft & smooth. Personally I believe the quartz crystal sand has a some healing properties. There's truly something special about this coast.
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Pensacola Beach
Navarre Beach
Destin
Panama City Beach
Pensacola Beach
Start in Pensacola & work your way down to Panama City Beach stopping at all the amazing places along the way
This is something we haven’t done yet. It just never seems to work out schedule wise & weather wise for us. But I know others who have experienced this & rave about it.
Blue Angels Practices - NNAM - Naval Aviation Museum
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We went in October & they had the lighthouse decorated for Halloween. The climb to the top is narrow & a lot of steps but worth the views
Pensacola Lighthouse & Maritime Museum
Beautiful veterans memorial
Veterans Memorial Park Pensacola
Navarre Beach
Small quiet beach town. Not a lot to do but hanging out at the pier, fishing, watching dolphins snag fisherman's catches, sea turtles swimming under the pier, collecting shells, & enjoying the beautiful sunsets. Perfect area to just chill & relax.
Navarre Beach Fishing Pier- favorite pier in the panhandle. Rent a pole, grab some bait & enjoy your day. Stop by Wind Jammers to grab a bite to eat or drink after you've been fishing all day. Watch dolphins play & occasionally snag fishermen...
Navarre Beach Fishing Pier
After you spend a little time fishing on the pier, collecting shells, playing in sugary soft sand, clear blue waters, stop by the Sea Turtle Conservatory in Navarre. Nesting season is May 1- Oct 31. If you go on the beach at night PLEASE use a RED li...
Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center
Hands down best pier & restaurant on the Emerald Coast
Windjammers on the Pier
Destin
Okaloosa Island, Miramar Beach, & Destin
Love this place!!! They have restrooms, picnic areas, & believe there's a hiking trail/walking path too. Sand is always so soft, lots of birds & crabs. Smaller crowds than other public beaches. There is a fee believe it's less than $10 per ca...
Henderson Beach State Park
If you’re planning on parasailing in the Destin area check out Just Chute Me. We have parasailed with Just Chute Me twice now & both times were so much fun. Captain & bosun/deckhand are always very fun, friendly, & explain safety/what to ...
Just Chute Me! Parasail Destin
We dubbed it the “Water Zoo” they have dolphin, seal, & sea lion shows throughout the day so make sure to check the schedule before going.
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
Visit Destin in October & check out the Fishing Rodeo at Harbor Walk. It’s really neat to see fishermen come in with their catch. You see it everyday but during the rodeo it’s even better. Then slide on down to AJs for some live music & great...
HarborWalk Village
A lot of fun for families. Don't worry if there's a line. Fudpuckers is not like typical restaurants with nothing to do while you wait. They have Gator Beach where you can see & feed (they offer bait for a small fee) live gators. Sometimes there'...
Fudpucker's Beachside Bar & Grill
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Get on down to the best coffee shop in town!!!
Bad Ass Coffee
Clearest water I’ve ever seen
Miramar Beach Regional Access
Panama City Beach
Family friendly beach town with lots to do for the entire family. Pier Park, St Andrews, State Park, & best of all Sea Screamer
Sea Screamer is a must do while visiting Panama City Beach, FL. If you love dolphins you'll want to experience Sea Screamer. There's just nothing like boarding that bright yellow boat, cruising with great music, maybe a drink, & enjoying the cool...
Sea Screamer
Such a fun place. Great rooms, wonderful views, lazy river pool, outdoor movie nights in the pool, fire dancers, under 19 stays free (in parents room), 11 & under eat free… lots of memories to be made for the whole family.
Holiday Inn Resort Panama City Beach
Along the jetty is a decent area to snorkel, fish, or just climb the rocks. Often times you'll see kite boarders, wind surfers, & Sea Screamer driving by. St Andrew's is neat due to the bay side (where the kiddie pool is) on one side & gulf s...
St. Andrews State Park
Beautiful views of PCB day or night. Air conditioned or heated for whichever season you ride.
SkyWheel Panama City Beach
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My favorite part of staying here was waking up & seeing dolphins playing in the bright blue water, through the big window of our top floor corner suite. Loved this place so much.
Radisson Hotel Panama City Beach Oceanfront
Delicious food, beautiful view
Schooners
Fun environment, on the beach, good food, souvenir cups, shot glasses, t-shirts, & more
Pineapple Willy's Restaurant
Shop, play, eat, beach
Pier Park