Drop Anchor Guidebook

Tyler And Margaret
Tyler And Margaret
Drop Anchor Guidebook

City/town information

City of Destin - The World's Luckiest Fishing Village. Population 14,077 full time residents (2018 Census) In existence for more than one hundred and fifty years, has a long history as a fishing village and premier resort destination. The city houses the largest and most elaborately equipped fishing fleet in the State of Florida. In addition to fishing, recreational opportunities include golf, tennis and water sports, including diving and snorkeling. The 100 Fathom curve draws closer to Destin than any other spot in Florida providing the speediest deep-water access on the Gulf. Located in the Florida Panhandle, the City of Destin has a rich historical heritage dating back to American Indian inhabitants as early as the seventh century A.D. Spanish explorers surveyed Florida in 1538. Don Francisco Tapia was commissioned to survey the Florida coast and in 1693, drew the first known map of East Pass and its shores.
224 residents recomanen
Destin
224 residents recomanen
City of Destin - The World's Luckiest Fishing Village. Population 14,077 full time residents (2018 Census) In existence for more than one hundred and fifty years, has a long history as a fishing village and premier resort destination. The city houses the largest and most elaborately equipped fishing fleet in the State of Florida. In addition to fishing, recreational opportunities include golf, tennis and water sports, including diving and snorkeling. The 100 Fathom curve draws closer to Destin than any other spot in Florida providing the speediest deep-water access on the Gulf. Located in the Florida Panhandle, the City of Destin has a rich historical heritage dating back to American Indian inhabitants as early as the seventh century A.D. Spanish explorers surveyed Florida in 1538. Don Francisco Tapia was commissioned to survey the Florida coast and in 1693, drew the first known map of East Pass and its shores.

Restaurants

Dine-in or take-out
Outstanding Thai cuisine, excellent service and friendly staff. Known for it's modern interpretation of classic dishes and it's insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients.
Thai Basil Destin
4447 Commons Dr E
Outstanding Thai cuisine, excellent service and friendly staff. Known for it's modern interpretation of classic dishes and it's insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients.
Detroit-style pizza. Dough made fresh in store each day. Really good pizza!
Jet's Pizza
4418 Commons Dr E
Detroit-style pizza. Dough made fresh in store each day. Really good pizza!
Located on the Destin Harbor. Family friendly atmosphere. A memorable and authentic Gulf to Table dining experience.
243 residents recomanen
Boshamps Seafood and Oyster House
414 Harbor Blvd
243 residents recomanen
Located on the Destin Harbor. Family friendly atmosphere. A memorable and authentic Gulf to Table dining experience.
Celebrated for their atmosphere, McGuire's Irish Pub of Destin is located near Destin Harbor with great food and live Irish entertainment.
318 residents recomanen
McGuire's Irish Pub of Destin
33 US-98
318 residents recomanen
Celebrated for their atmosphere, McGuire's Irish Pub of Destin is located near Destin Harbor with great food and live Irish entertainment.
Causal fine dining.
21 residents recomanen
The Wine Bar - Destin
4424 Commons Dr E
21 residents recomanen
Causal fine dining.
Craft beer selections on tap include some of the rarest and most sought after beers in the nation. Also serve an extensive bottle collection and "to-go" beer with Crowlers. Craft food served - Local & artisan ingredients.
58 residents recomanen
The Craft Bar - Destin
4424 Commons Dr E
58 residents recomanen
Craft beer selections on tap include some of the rarest and most sought after beers in the nation. Also serve an extensive bottle collection and "to-go" beer with Crowlers. Craft food served - Local & artisan ingredients.
Seafood restaurant in Destin, FL
104 residents recomanen
Dewey Destin's Seafood Restaurant
9 Calhoun Ave
104 residents recomanen
Seafood restaurant in Destin, FL
Beachside bar and grill.
55 residents recomanen
Fudpucker's Beachside Bar & Grill
20001 Emerald Coast Pkwy
55 residents recomanen
Beachside bar and grill.
Local seafood and sushi restaurant
22 residents recomanen
Jackacuda's Seafood & Sushi
36120 Emerald Coast Parkway
22 residents recomanen
Local seafood and sushi restaurant
Fresh seafood & cold beer
125 residents recomanen
Harbor Docks
538 Harbor Blvd
125 residents recomanen
Fresh seafood & cold beer
Beachside cafe less than a mile from Drop Anchor!
95 residents recomanen
Camille's at Crystal Beach
2931 Scenic Hwy 98
95 residents recomanen
Beachside cafe less than a mile from Drop Anchor!
Mexican & southwestern cuisine
28 residents recomanen
La Paz
950 Gulf Shore Dr
28 residents recomanen
Mexican & southwestern cuisine
Cafe with American comfort foods, smoothies, juices, coffee, and beer.
51 residents recomanen
The Local Market
950 Gulf Shore Dr
51 residents recomanen
Cafe with American comfort foods, smoothies, juices, coffee, and beer.
Indoor/Outdoor dining establishment - bayside hangout for seafood & cocktails.
106 residents recomanen
The Gulf
1284 Marler Avenue
106 residents recomanen
Indoor/Outdoor dining establishment - bayside hangout for seafood & cocktails.
Seafood and drinks
90 residents recomanen
LuLu's Destin
4607 Legendary Marina Dr
90 residents recomanen
Seafood and drinks

Things To Do

Part of the Boomers Park Family. A water and adventure park with rides & slides, rivers, pools, kiddie rides. Cabanas available. Options for groups and parties.
314 residents recomanen
Parc aquàtic i d'aventures Big Kahuna
1007 US-98
314 residents recomanen
Part of the Boomers Park Family. A water and adventure park with rides & slides, rivers, pools, kiddie rides. Cabanas available. Options for groups and parties.
Go karts, family rides, thrill zones, arcade games and more!
174 residents recomanen
The Track - Destin
1125 US-98
174 residents recomanen
Go karts, family rides, thrill zones, arcade games and more!
Rent a boat and explore by water - Choctawhatchee Bay, including Crab Island, and into the Gulf of Mexico up to 9 miles out. Pontoons can go to the Crab Island area and in the bay.
25 residents recomanen
Crab Island Boat Rentals
111 Harbor Blvd
25 residents recomanen
Rent a boat and explore by water - Choctawhatchee Bay, including Crab Island, and into the Gulf of Mexico up to 9 miles out. Pontoons can go to the Crab Island area and in the bay.
Family owned paddle board rental delivery company. Quality BOTE boards for rental. Deliver direct to your beach vacation home. Sunrise, sunset and SUP Glow night guided tours offered with group rates available. For Bike Rentals - Fun Pug Bike Rentals is recommended. funpugbikerentals.com (850) 374-7533 Fun Pug delivers right to the vacation property.
SUP Express
Family owned paddle board rental delivery company. Quality BOTE boards for rental. Deliver direct to your beach vacation home. Sunrise, sunset and SUP Glow night guided tours offered with group rates available. For Bike Rentals - Fun Pug Bike Rentals is recommended. funpugbikerentals.com (850) 374-7533 Fun Pug delivers right to the vacation property.
Kelly Plantation is one of the best golf courses in Destin and it is open to the public. The course is impeccably maintained and the scenery is absolutely stunning.
25 residents recomanen
Kelly Plantation Golf Club
307 Kelly Plantation Dr
25 residents recomanen
Kelly Plantation is one of the best golf courses in Destin and it is open to the public. The course is impeccably maintained and the scenery is absolutely stunning.
Trampoline and adventure park. An indoor playground for the entire family!
41 residents recomanen
Urban Air Adventure Park - Destin, FL
14081 Emerald Coast Pkwy
41 residents recomanen
Trampoline and adventure park. An indoor playground for the entire family!
Fun for young and old! Find sand castle success through sand castle lesions from Beach Sand Sculptures.
Beach Sand Sculptures - Headquarters/Warehouse
Fun for young and old! Find sand castle success through sand castle lesions from Beach Sand Sculptures.
Pirate Cruises in Destin, FL
62 residents recomanen
Buccaneer Pirate Cruise
100 Harbor Blvd
62 residents recomanen
Pirate Cruises in Destin, FL
Local Brewery with great beer in Destin, FL
12 residents recomanen
Destin Brewery
505 Mountain Dr
12 residents recomanen
Local Brewery with great beer in Destin, FL
Experience science in the interactive museum including a STEM makerspace.
35 residents recomanen
Emerald Coast Science Center
31 Memorial Pkwy SW
35 residents recomanen
Experience science in the interactive museum including a STEM makerspace.
Live puzzle solving game.
16 residents recomanen
Escape Zone 60
1318 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE
16 residents recomanen
Live puzzle solving game.
Deep sea and bay fishing adventures.
6 residents recomanen
HarborWalk Charters
100 Harbor Blvd
6 residents recomanen
Deep sea and bay fishing adventures.
Private cruises and fishing charters
Navigator Destin - Charter Fishing and Cruising
538 Harbor Blvd
Private cruises and fishing charters
Offers vacationers pontoons, paddle boards, dolphin tours, and more.
9 residents recomanen
Island Watersports Company
1318 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE
9 residents recomanen
Offers vacationers pontoons, paddle boards, dolphin tours, and more.
Personalized sailing excursions
18 residents recomanen
Smile -n- Wave Sailing Adventures
404 Harbor Blvd
18 residents recomanen
Personalized sailing excursions
Rock climbing gym
8 residents recomanen
Rock Out Climbing Gym
2001 98 Palms Blvd
8 residents recomanen
Rock climbing gym
Golf course and community.
15 residents recomanen
Emerald Bay Golf Club
4781 Clubhouse Dr
15 residents recomanen
Golf course and community.
Crab Island Excursion
13 residents recomanen
Crab Island Water Taxi
127 Harbor Blvd
13 residents recomanen
Crab Island Excursion
Underwater bowling! Just like regular bowling except there is a massive aquarium around you.
Uncle Buck's Fish Bowl and Grill
1 Bass Pro Drive
Underwater bowling! Just like regular bowling except there is a massive aquarium around you.

Beaches

Open sunrise to sunset 7 days a week. 1/2 mile walking distance from Drop Anchor/Villages of Crystal Beach or take the seasonal shuttle from the neighborhood. Parking spaces are available - limited parking spaces.
Pompano St Beach Access
32-2 Pompano St
Open sunrise to sunset 7 days a week. 1/2 mile walking distance from Drop Anchor/Villages of Crystal Beach or take the seasonal shuttle from the neighborhood. Parking spaces are available - limited parking spaces.
Located at Crystal Beach Dr & Scenic Hwy 98. Walking distance from Villages of Crystal Beach.
Crystal Beach Beach Access
69 Crystal Beach Dr
Located at Crystal Beach Dr & Scenic Hwy 98. Walking distance from Villages of Crystal Beach.
A few mile drive from Villages of Crystal Beach is Henderson Beach State Park. Beaches and trails. Fishing, geo-seeking/geocaching, hiking - 3/4 mile pet friendly trail, picnicking, swimming, and wildlife viewing.
208 residents recomanen
Henderson Beach State Park
Emerald Coast Pkwy
208 residents recomanen
A few mile drive from Villages of Crystal Beach is Henderson Beach State Park. Beaches and trails. Fishing, geo-seeking/geocaching, hiking - 3/4 mile pet friendly trail, picnicking, swimming, and wildlife viewing.

Grocery Store

72 residents recomanen
Publix Super Market at Paradise Key
4425 Commons Dr E
72 residents recomanen
79 residents recomanen
Whole Foods Market
4402 Legendary Dr
79 residents recomanen

Shopping

Destin Commons boasts 95+ stores and restaurants. Serving as the area's favorite gathering place, the award-winning line up of stores and restaurants includes national & locally owned favorites, AMC Movie Theater and Uncle Buck's Fishbowl & Grill, an underwater-themed bowling alley. Enjoy the newly renovated play area, mural art walk, and seasonal events for nonstop fun year-round. There is something for everyone!
174 residents recomanen
Destin Commons station
174 residents recomanen
Destin Commons boasts 95+ stores and restaurants. Serving as the area's favorite gathering place, the award-winning line up of stores and restaurants includes national & locally owned favorites, AMC Movie Theater and Uncle Buck's Fishbowl & Grill, an underwater-themed bowling alley. Enjoy the newly renovated play area, mural art walk, and seasonal events for nonstop fun year-round. There is something for everyone!
Restaurants, activities, and entertainment will please each and every taste on your Destin family vacation. Waterfront shopping, paddle board and kayak rentals, pontoon and jet ski rentals, parasailing, glass bottom boats, world class fishing, pirate ship excursions, dolphin cruises, concerts and live music, weekly fireworks, weekly Fat Tuesday parades, live entertainment, and an array of restaurants, including Jimmy Buffets Margaritaville and Harry T's. Home of the Destin Fishing Fleet, the largest charter fishing fleet in the country. Experience the World's Luckiest Fishing Village aboard on of Destin's finest charter boats or stroll along the docks and witness the catch of the day. And where there is great fishing, there are great seafood restaurants, HarborWalk is no exception. You'll find cuisine that is fresh, local and delicious. Hours of operation: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm (Retail) 11:00 am - 10:00 pm (Restaurants)
295 residents recomanen
HarborWalk Village
34 Harbor Blvd
295 residents recomanen
Restaurants, activities, and entertainment will please each and every taste on your Destin family vacation. Waterfront shopping, paddle board and kayak rentals, pontoon and jet ski rentals, parasailing, glass bottom boats, world class fishing, pirate ship excursions, dolphin cruises, concerts and live music, weekly fireworks, weekly Fat Tuesday parades, live entertainment, and an array of restaurants, including Jimmy Buffets Margaritaville and Harry T's. Home of the Destin Fishing Fleet, the largest charter fishing fleet in the country. Experience the World's Luckiest Fishing Village aboard on of Destin's finest charter boats or stroll along the docks and witness the catch of the day. And where there is great fishing, there are great seafood restaurants, HarborWalk is no exception. You'll find cuisine that is fresh, local and delicious. Hours of operation: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm (Retail) 11:00 am - 10:00 pm (Restaurants)