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New Surf Hut in Town

If there is one thing we can’t get enough of, it’s beach restaurants. Surf Hut is the newest addition to Old 98. Joining the ever popular tourist and local hot spots Crab Trap, Pompano Joe’s, and the Back Porch, is a new beachy restaurant right on the Gulf . The local reviews are in and overall it looks like it’s going to be a regular pit stop. Open Continue reading

Published on Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Beach Fitness

Being a beach community, it’s no surprise that the Emerald Coast has quite a variety of fitness locations to choose from. Of course, there’s endless options to outdoor exercise including swimming, tennis, volleyball, surfing, and paddleboarding. Whether you prefer specialty classes such as Bikram Yoga, the dance favorite Zumba, or an intense Crossfit Continue reading

Published on Monday, July 21, 2014

Beat the Heat this Summer

We were so happy when the temperatures finally went up and the cold weather was over. While we love the beach, some days it just gets way too hot and we need somewhere to cool off. Where might that be? Big Kahuna’s water park is a crowd favorite. With rides and slides, a wave pool and adventure park, it’s no wonder it was voted one of the best waterparks... Continue reading

Published on Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Destin is Dog-Friendly!

Whether you are traveling with your furry best friend or live locally, sometimes we just hate to leave our little guys all day. So where are some places that will welcome our four-legged buddies? Most beaches do not allow dogs, unfortunately. South Walton County is the exception but only for property owners with beach permits for their pet. But if you Continue reading

Published on Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Bric a Brac

We know there is no shortage of amazing food in these parts. From seafood to Cajun to authentic Mexican, the Emerald Coast offers a little bit of everything. One of the area’s most popular hot spots for a long time now is the Red Bar in Grayton Beach. With their mouth-watering Panne Chicken and garlic mashed potatoes to die for, it’s no wonder people... Continue reading

Published on Thursday, July 3, 2014