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Destin Harbor Boardwalk
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The Destin Harbor Boardwalk is a vibrant promenade along Florida’s Emerald Coast and has plenty of fun activities. You can take a stroll along the habor and treat yourself to the freshest seafood in town, or even embark on a dolphin tour. Alternatively, head off to neighboring Norriego Point to snorkel in the crystal clear waters. If you're looking to indulge in an extra thrill, get on a zip line or do some rock climbing. During summer, the area is at its liveliest, as crowds come to watch live concerts and nightly fireworks shows. – Tripadvisor
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Restaurants
92 within 3 miles
East Pass Seafood & Oyster House
283
338 ft$$ - $$$ • American • Cajun & Creole • Bar
Brotula's Seafood House & Steamer
3,940
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Seafood
McGuire's Irish Pub
7,960
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Irish • Bar
Vinny McGuire's Pizza
236
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Pizza • Vegetarian Friendly
Crab Island Seafood Restaurant
1,070
0.1 mi$$ - $$$ • Mexican • Seafood
Harry T's
2,072
468 ft$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Seafood
Dewey Destin Harborside
1,491
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Seafood • Vegetarian Friendly
Moe's Original Bar B Que
674
0.4 mi$$ - $$$ • Quick Bites • American • Barbecue
La Famiglia
562
0.1 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Pizza • Vegetarian Friendly
Dewey Destin's
3,047
0.4 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Seafood
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40 within 6 miles
Destin Harbor
861
0.1 miBodies of Water
HarborWalk Marina
611
0.1 miMarinas
HarborWalk Village
930
373 ftNeighborhoods
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413 ftArt Galleries
Destin History & Fishing Museum
172
0.2 miHistory Museums
Destin Brewery
43
0.7 miBreweries
Destin Water Taxi
60
1 miFerries
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129
1 miBeaches
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
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4.5
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Jo M
Memphis, TN457 contributions
Harborwalk a family entertainment.
Jun 2021 • Family
The Boardwalk was beautiful and full of endless entertainment. It is nestled right down along the shoreline for boat tours, rentals, fishing, dinning and so much more. In the very center is “ Margaritaville “ restaurant now we have all heard Jimmy Buffet’s song where it’s 5:00 somewhere. To dine there make reservations you could be waiting a couple hours. There are several other restaurants with seafood and steak down there. Whatever your tastebuds are craving you’ll find it. There several shops, zip line, henna tattoo, bouncing things for smaller children and again so much more. Plan ahead and book some water activities. We booked with Destin Snorkel and was extremely pleased with our service. We did the snorkel and dolphin watching tour and we seen several dolphins and the snorkeling is perfect for all ages and first timers. Also booked with them for snuba it’s hard to understand so just read about it on their website and see the pictures. Our 13 year old granddaughter absolutely loved it and can’t wait for the vacation to do it again.
The Harborwalk in Destin is a must for the family so plan it on your next vacation.
Written June 25, 2021
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Donna31522
Saint Simons Island, GA287 contributions
Pretty Walkabout
Sep 2021
We're a mature (old!) couple, not interested in the tatoos, sketch artists, etc. We went early, visited the shops, had a cold drink and left just when it was getting crowded in the late morning.

I did have a delicious pineapple Dole Whip for the very reasonable price of $5 (half what is charged at WDW).
Written September 16, 2021
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Jim W
Panama City, FL1,007 contributions
Great Place to Wander Around
Jul 2020 • Family
Staying at the Emerald Grande it is nice to have all of this activity and opportunities in walking distance. Plenty of restuaruants, water activities, zip lines, escape rooms, and shops. There is a charge for parking in the Harbor Village lot or garage if you are not staying at the Emerald Grande, but there are other lots at resturaunts nearby. This is the place to come for fishing charters, jet skis and other water fun. There are nighttime concerts, shows, and fireworks throughout the week across the summer season.
Written July 10, 2020
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Blessedmamasam
Calhoun, GA68 contributions
Beware of parking
Sep 2022 • Couples
I would have been fuming had I paid for parking and my snorkeling cruise got rained out right after parking even though the rain didn’t last long. That is more on the cruise company for canceling and not the board walk but there should be more parking options if you are not there to stay all day. I got away with parking at the Irish pub and didn’t get towed as they threaten. If you want to spend tons of money with no free events then go to the board walk to eat and shop.
Written September 11, 2022
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Want2tan
96 contributions
Overgrown and still growing
May 2021 • Couples
We have visited Destin Boardwalk for many years and it gets more crowded with vendors and attractions every time. The latest change is the $10 to park without adequate spaces for the amount of vehicles they let in. People circle forever to get a spot.
Written May 15, 2021
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lhickok8465
Seattle, WA53 contributions
Fun touristy location.
Jul 2021 • Family
This is a terrific place to shop, eat and do fun activities. Our group (4 adults and 2 pre-teens) went on the Seablaster Dolphin Tour boat. We had a great time! The captain and his two crew mates engaged the passengers and kept the free beer, wine, water and sodas coming the whole trip. We got to see lots of dolphins and then went on a fast ride. At one point, each kid on the boat got to steer and blow the horn. After returning, we had a great dinner at Margaritaville. This is a fun and worthwhile tourist location.
Written July 29, 2021
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Cakesboys
Bloomington, IL54 contributions
Will still have to pay for parking if your cruise is cancelled.
Jul 2020 • Family
Our dolphin tour was cancelled due to a storm. The company refunded our money but the people who own the board walk per their employees stated we still had to pay for parking. My issue with this is they give you thirty minutes for free parking. The cruise instructs you to arrive an hour before. We had a large group. We arrived at 12:42. We did not enjoy the actual boardwalk, I wouldn’t be complaining if I did. We literally checked in, stood in line and sat on the docked boat until they cancelled. When I asked to speak to a manager they told me, management won’t be as nice to you and we don’t have a way to contact them. In fact they told me the company who cancelled would be better to contact for this matter. Parking is 10 per car, the boat held over 100 people, they rack up daily. There’s no reason to be greedy and charge people if there tours are cancelled. There needs to be a better system in place, if no refunds give free parking for the rescheduled cruise.
Written July 26, 2020
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momsbenefit
San Antonio, TX86 contributions
Dolphin Tour
Jun 2021 • Friends
We went on the Olin Marlin Dolphin Tour. Not many dolphins to see but a nice hour long trip if you don't get sea sick. The Bay was extremely crowded with all size boats out in the water. I was the only person on the boat to get sea sick. The captain gave a history of the area, recommended restaurants and things to do. I have nothing negative to say. Nothing outstanding either. Be prepared to pay $20 to park and arrive an hour early due to traffic.
Written June 20, 2021
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SometimesITakeTrip
Gallatin, TN89 contributions
Not really worth the trip to shop ☹️
May 2020 • Family
There was a $10 parking fee(?!) restaurants were busy and shops were high dollar T-shirt souvenir shops. Not worth the money and won’t go back. If parking was free maybe, but after quarantine you’d think they would welcome business not overcharge. We left and found a nearby restaurant with no waiting. 45 minute wait at this venue for seating. Not worth the line to park and the line to pay as you exit for basically tourist shops.
Written May 27, 2020
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Sadie J
Smyrna, TN79 contributions
You have to visit and stay for more than a hour
Jun 2022
This was my first time here and it was better than expected. I was surprised by the parking fee, however, it's good for the entire day, and with everything they have there it's well worth it unless you're going there for one thing and i don't see how that's possible. I was there for hours and everybody was friendly.
Written June 23, 2022
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