Destin’s best local businesses

The 152 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Aug 2

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152 businesses across 11 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants55 places · newest: Burritacos, Aug 2
• 02Beauty9 places · newest: Avantgarde Salon Destin, Aug 2
• 03Shopping12 places · newest: All Water Fishing, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment23 places · newest: Big Kahuna's Destin, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife6 places · newest: Island Wing Company Grill & Bar, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets11 places · newest: Bonne Vie Specialty Custom Cakes and Desserts, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage6 places · newest: Haven House Thrift Store, Aug 2
• 08Arts & Culture5 places · newest: Neptone Recording Studio, Aug 2
• 09Home & Garden10 places · newest: Sugar Beach Interiors, Aug 2
• 10Hobbies, Books, & Crafts4 places · newest: Best Buy, Jul 21
• 11Sporting Goods5 places · newest: Half Hitch, Aug 2

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More spots

Businesses in categories too small for their own page — yet.

• Captain Leonard Destin Park

  Parks & Outdoors

  Skip the crowds and wander Captain Leonard Destin Park, a small waterfront gem with a beach area, a boardwalk, a playground, a splash pad,…

  101 Calhoun Ave · cityofdestin.com ↗ · ✓ checked Jul 31

• Niceville Children's Park

  Parks & Outdoors

  Colorful recreational area for children under 12, featuring a splash pad, slides & picnic tables.

  204-A Partin Dr N (Niceville) · cityofniceville.org ↗

• Destin Commons

  Other

  Open-air shopping center with a range of nationally known retailers, casual dining & a multiplex.

  4100 Legendary Dr · destincommons.com ↗

• Destin Shoppes

  Other

  Shopping mall with a range of shops, plus options for coffee.

  1018 US-98 · eandharch.com ↗

• Silver Sands Premium Outlets

  Other

  Sprawling outlet mall, featuring 100+ shops offering discounted merchandise from designer brands and retailers.

  10562 Emerald Coast Pkwy W (Miramar Beach) · premiumoutlets.com ↗

• Kesco-Kitchen Equipment-Supply

  Services

  Quick-visit restaurant supply store offering equipment such as cutting boards and cocktail shakers.

  95 Mary Esther Blvd (Mary Esther) · kescoflorida.com ↗

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