Fort Walton Beach/Destin

[bizzokiki]

Originally Posted by pslucky

Rackburt is 100% correct with the Cancun- Destin analogy. I grew up in Desitn/ Ft. Walton Beach and worked at AJs Seafood and Oyster Bar for almost 10 years. Destin is so super busy and crowded from Spring Break to Labor Day, as has been said. One thing is for sure, the sand is the most beautiful I have ever seen. It's sugar white, and if you didn't know it was sand you could mistake it for snow.

Oooh, the beach sounds so nice, I can't wait! I'm glad we won't be there during Spring Break, that should all be ending now.

[carroll]

Now this is an area I am familiar with. I lived here for 4 years and now only live two hours away and go VERY frequently.

There are has a range of options and it really depends on what you are looking for. If you like Cancun - go to Destin/Sandestin - I personally do not like this area, other than the outlet mall - wayyyy too many tourists - it will take you a half an hour to drive tow miles.

. If you like a slower more relaxed pace, Greyton Beach or Panama City BEACH (do not confuse this with Panama City).

If you like hoity toity places - Seaside, Rosemary Beach, Watercolor (all VERY expensive in the summer months).

One great place to go is Carillon Beach (This is between Rosemary Beach and Panama City Beach)- it is similar to Rosemary Beach type deal, but a little cheaper. We have rented a five bedroom, four bath house with a private pool one block off the beach for $4200 for the week of July 4.

Places to eat - The Red Bar in Greyton Beach - amazing breakfast and lunch - they only take cash, Angelinas -best Italian you will ever eat anywhere also in Greyton Beach

If you want any more info - send me a PM. I go here all the time.

[UGAplaya]

Originally Posted by carroll

Now this is an area I am familiar with. I lived here for 4 years and now only live two hours away and go VERY frequently.

There are has a range of options and it really depends on what you are looking for. If you like Cancun - go to Destin/Sandestin - I personally do not like this area, other than the outlet mall - wayyyy too many tourists - it will take you a half an hour to drive tow miles.

. If you like a slower more relaxed pace, Greyton Beach or Panama City BEACH (do not confuse this with Panama City).

If you like hoity toity places - Seaside, Rosemary Beach, Watercolor (all VERY expensive in the summer months).

One great place to go is Carillon Beach (This is between Rosemary Beach and Panama City Beach)- it is similar to Rosemary Beach type deal, but a little cheaper. We have rented a five bedroom, four bath house with a private pool one block off the beach for $4200 for the week of July 4.

Places to eat - The Red Bar in Greyton Beach - amazing breakfast and lunch - they only take cash, Angelinas -best Italian you will ever eat anywhere also in Greyton Beach

If you want any more info - send me a PM. I go here all the time.

carroll have you been to Blue Orleans yet in Santa Rosa? Very good music on the weekends and they have an awesome breakfast too. I agree with the Red Bar suggestion, cool place.

[carroll]

No, haven't been there. I have heard of it. My husband just loves the Red Bar - you really can't get any better than that. Maybe we will try it this year. I thought this was in Sandestin though???

[UGAplaya]

Originally Posted by carroll

No, haven't been there. I have heard of it. My husband just loves the Red Bar - you really can't get any better than that. Maybe we will try it this year. I thought this was in Sandestin though???

No, coming from the Red Bar it will be on your right in a little shopping center, just before you get to Goat Feathers. We stay right there at Goat Feathers. Here's a pic from our last visit in December, had the whole beach to ourselves....

[carroll]

December is a great time to go, but February is even better. I love it when the tourists are gone.... Thanks for the directions. We may try it. Have you ever eaten at Angelina's? That is our favorite eating spot there.

Off topic: I noticed that you are from near Atlanta. I am taking hubby there for his birthday as a surprise weekend getaway. We are staying at the Intercontinental. I am desperately searching for a good restaurant in that area. If you know of one - would love the advice. There are just so many that I can't figure out which ones are good and which ones are just okay...

[UGAplaya]

Originally Posted by carroll

December is a great time to go, but February is even better. I love it when the tourists are gone.... Thanks for the directions. We may try it. Have you ever eaten at Angelina's? That is our favorite eating spot there.

Off topic: I noticed that you are from near Atlanta. I am taking hubby there for his birthday as a surprise weekend getaway. We are staying at the Intercontinental. I am desperately searching for a good restaurant in that area. If you know of one - would love the advice. There are just so many that I can't figure out which ones are good and which ones are just okay...

Check out the Atlanta Fish Market. Very good and close by. Atlanta Fish Market

[carroll]

Thanks. I have heard of this place. We are going to a show at the Fabulous Fox that starts at 8:00. Would we have enought time to eat and get to the theater if we went at 6:00? Or should we make it a little earlier. I know I can make reservations, but I have often had to wait at places that I had a reservation at.....