Located on the edge of the Gulf of Mexico, along Florida’s Emerald Coast, the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is an ideal vacation destination. The resort offers a wide variety of accommodation options and almost limitless entertainment for the whole family. You have miles of beautiful white powder beaches to explore and four brilliant golf courses to play. In addition the resort boasts 15 tennis courts, multiple outdoor swimming pools, a water sport center, a fitness center and a full-service marina. At the heart of the resort you will find the Baytowne Wharf shopping, dining and entertainment hub. The warm waters of the Gulf are ideal for fishing charters and scenic cruises.
Blast Arcade and Laser Maze
When you need a short break from the beaches and the hot Florida sunshine, Blast Arcade and Laser Maze is the ideal indoor family fun destination. Here you spend a few hours trying more than 50 of the best and latest video games. There are options for all ages and skill levels. Other activities include the Blast’ Em Shooting Gallery where sharp shooters can hone their skills. The Laser Maze offers “amazing” fun for all ages as you negotiate your way through a room filled with colored laser beams; there are various levels of difficulty and everyone in the family can enjoy the challenge. The arcade is a great place to stage a children’s birthday party.
Blast Arcade and Laser Maze, The Village of Baytowne Wharf, 118 Cannery Lane, Sandestin, FL 32550, Phone: 850-654-3333
Burnt Pine Golf Club
Widely acknowledged to be one of the best golf courses in Florida, Burnt Pine Golf Club is a popular choice with visitors to the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. The course is always kept in an immaculate condition and is beautifully laid out alongside a forest of pines. The 18-hole course offers a challenging but satisfying round of golf for most skill levels but would probably be a little intimidating for beginners. The course boasts wonderful views of Choctawhatchee Bay, but they come at a price and fresh bay breezes can be expected to influence your shots on many of the beautifully manicured fairways.
Burnt Pine Golf Course, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, 9300 Emerald Coast Parkway W, Miramar Beach, FL 32550, Phone: 850-267-6500
Destin Offshore Charters
Destin Offshore Charters is a popular sport-fishing charter company based in Destin. The company specializes in near-shore and off-shore fishing in the rich waters of the Gulf of Mexico, and each and every charter is tailored to your particular interests and needs. You can forget about cramped fishing conditions – at Destin Offshore Charters you set off in style on a comfortable sport fishing yacht called the Backlash. Charters vary from short 4 to 6 hour trips, which are perfect for novices and families, to multi-day offshore excursions in search of swordfish and blue marlin. Shark fishing trips are also available.
Destin Offshore Charters, 210 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541, Phone: 850-685-9368
Pole Position Cruises and Charters
Your vacation in Sandestin is the ideal time to try something new. Pole Position Cruises and Charters offer visitors a unique combination of cruising and dining adventures on the beautiful emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico and Choctawhatchee Bay. Your experienced captain will ensure that you have an unforgettable experience as you watch a perfect sunset or enjoy the ultimate romantic dining experience onboard Pole Position. Apart from their popular private dinner cruises the company also offers private fishing charters, dolphin-watching cruises and overnight trips to Orange Beach, AL. Pole Position can accommodate up to 8 passengers in comfortable en-suite cabins on overnight excursions.
Pole Position Cruises and Charters, Destin Harbor, 404 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541, Phone: 850-259-6385
Slick Lips Seafood and Oyster House
Located in the heart of Baytown Wharf, Slick Lips Seafood and Oyster House is a family-friendly restaurant where you can enjoy the freshest fish in town. The restaurant is family run by a father/son team of seafood devotees who ensure that only the freshest, sustainable seasonal fish and seafood makes its way onto your plate. Oysters are by far the most popular appetizer and are served fresh, grilled or fried. Other delectable starters include calamari, crab cakes and shrimp. Mains include a variety of interesting fish and seafood sandwiches, pastas and grills like their popular New Orleans Blackened Tuna and Angus Ribeye Steaks or Pork Chops for die-hard carnivores.
Slick Lips Seafood and Oyster House, 140 Fisherman’s Cove, Baytowne Wharf, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, Miramar Beach FL 32550, Phone: 850-347-5060
The Village Door
When it’s time to party, it’s time to make your way to The Village Door Dockside Restaurant and Nightclub in Baytowne Wharf. The successful restaurant, bar and nightclub is one of the most popular meeting places in Sandestin and offers great music and entertainment overlooking the water. At the Dockside Restaurant you can feast on delicious BBQ meats and seafood as you watch a spectacular sunset. Sports fans can dine indoors while watching their favorite game at the bar. After dinner you can dance the night away to the vibrant sounds of the resident Dream Band. There is always something on the go at the Village Door – check their website for event details.
The Village Door, 136 Fisherman’s Cove, Baytowne Wharf, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, Miramar Beach FL 32550, Phone: 850-601-5959
