Destin area suggestions

A group of us, 10 adults and 8 children (6 to 15 years old) are going to Seagrove Beach for the first time before the end of july. We will be staying for a week and wonder if anyone here can recommend What%26#39;s best to do, and what%26#39;s nearby. Is Destin only about a 20 minute drive from Seagrove? I see some very informative posters

on this forum and will greatly appreciate any useful information about what%26#39;s nearby.

Any restaurants, (not too pricey), should we try? Any things not to miss, any special deals, etc. Anything interesting off the beaten path?

Any other websites to check with honest information?

And can anyone recommend the best route to take from Atlanta?

Any responses will be greatly appreciated.

Destin area suggestions

We are staying in Blue Mountain in September and sowal.com is an excellent forum/website for the area- especially good discussions on the forums. I also like beachesofsouthwalton.com- be sure to order their visitors guide. 30-a.com is a little dated but still a great virtual tour of the bike trail.

Destin area suggestions

Thanks for the web suggestions. Got the Visitors guide.

Have a great day!

Dave

Take your bicycles if you can. Seagrove/Seaside is a great place to bike around.

We always stay in Destin, but we always make a trip out to 30A to Elmo%26#39;s Grill. You%26#39;ll find it on the left just before 30A runs back into 98. Pretty good food and a fun place to eat dinner. The kids will have fun dancing to the musician playing Buffett tunes and island music.

I would say check out the Seaside forum on this website, but there isn%26#39;t any activity on it, so don%26#39;t bother.

Sorry I can%26#39;t be more helpful. We usually just make one trip down to Seaside to look around and then we%26#39;re back to Destin. And yes, it%26#39;s only about 20 minutes.

Cheers

I would love to read a trip report when you get back with your experiences and suggestions. I%26#39;ll watch for you on the Seagrove Beach forum or maybe on sowal.com

Thanks for the suggestions. Should I oil up my bike or is it easier to rent one?

Elmo%26#39;s sounds good and close by. Might try it if the rest of the gang is willing.

Hopefully I%26#39;ll be able to post a glowing trip report, unless, from what I%26#39;ve read around here lately, the sun, skeeters, snakes or gators don%26#39;t get me first.

Have a safe and fun weekend! Next week we will!

Don%26#39;t forget about the sharks, riptides and jellyfish! They can spoil a trip report too!

Hi Dave,

Don%26#39;t miss the Red Bar in Grayton Beach. It is a funky little restaurant and not too expensive. The kids will love it! Also, you might want to spend some time wandering around ';downtown'; Grayton before or after you eat. Cafe 3 thirty 1 at the foot of the bridge on 331 is another reasonably priced, fun restaurant. (Owned by the Red Bar people.)

If the parents get out one night without kids be sure to go to Cafe 30A. On the expensive side but excellent!

There is not a lot to do along 30A but enjoy the beach. There is a very nice walking/biking/running trail that runs the length of highway 30A. Unless you have room I wouldn%26#39;t bother to bring a bike. They can be rented in Seaside and probably other places as well. There is probably more going on in Seaside than anywhere else. Often there are free outdoor concerts.

You might consider a day trip or two to Destin if you want more in the way of entertainment. I am sure the kids would enjoy Big Kahunas.

There is Publix in Watercolor for groceries. From Seagrove go west on 30A till you get to the three way stop, then turn right. Publix will be on the right.

Driving from Atlanta, I think your best bet would be to go to Columbus, then south to Dothan. Get on 231 in Dothan and stay on it to Campbellton, then take 273 to I-10 (Chipley). Go west on I-10 till you get to 331 (De Funiak Springs) then go south to 98. Turn left onto 98 and drive a few miles till you see the Seagrove sign and turn right.

Have a great time. Post again if you have more questions.

Poodleone - thank you for the websites. Our group will be satying at a beach house in Blue Mountain July 22 -29 and both websites were very helpful. Thanks Suma for the tip on where to stop for groceries! I also read the reviews on Red Bar and I%26#39;m sure the virtual tour doesn%26#39;t do it justice. We have 4 teens 15 - 19 and 3 couples mid 40%26#39;s. We love casual places with fantastic seafood and drinks. Keep the suggestions coming!

Better check before you go to 331. It is closing. They are widening the road and the building has to go.

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