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YOUR FAVORITE PLACE ...
... to hit the beach

Destin, Florida
Sun, sand, surf, and a prime Gulf of Mexico location makes Destin a favorite beach destination among Atlantans.

Other finalists:
• Hilton Head, S.C.
• Miami, Fla.
• Panama City, Fla.
• Charleston, S.C.

Related:
• Florida panhandle guide
• Beach guide
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Restaurants • Barbecue • Breakfast • Brunch • Buffet • Burgers • Chinese • Desserts • Fast-food chain • Ice cream/Yogurt • Indian • Italian • Japanese • Kid-friendly • Latin/South American • Mexican • Pizza chain • Pizza non-chain • Power Lunch • Seafood chain • Seafood non-chain • Soul food • Southern cooking • Steak chain • Steak non-chain • Sushi • Tapas • Thai • Vegetarian	Nightlife • Beer selection • Blues club • Country bar • Dance club • Gay/Lesbian • Irish pub • Live music club • Martini bar • Neighborhood bar • Sports bar Shopping • Antique store • Boutique • Bridal shop • Florist • Jewelry • Wine & liquor shop • Vintage clothing Special services • Bakery • Caterer • Day spa • Gourmet takeout /delivery • Hair salon • Piercing, tattoos	Top spots... • ...for a special occasion dinner • ...to meet someone new • ...to take a first date • ...to take out-of-town visitors • ...to see live theater Getaways: Our favorite places • ... to hit the beach • ... for casino gambling • ... to take a family vacation • ... for an island retreat • ... to honeymoon • ... for a romantic weekend • ... for a ski vacation • ... for a golf getaway More Best of the Big A • Our critics' picks • Discuss the winners in our forum • Download our pocket guide [PDF file; Download Adobe Reader]