Waters’ Cove Guidebook
Our Favorite Restaurants
Waterfront dinning. Great Seafood & fun environment.
243 locals recommend
Boshamps Seafood and Oyster House
414 Harbor BlvdWaterfront dinning. Great Seafood & fun environment.
Cafe Destin
985 U.S. 98Quick, easy, great food!
Bayou Bill's Crab House
23100 Front Beach RdGreat steak & great jazz saxophonist on the weekends. Often has live bands on the patio as well.
26 locals recommend
Ruth's Chris Steak House
15000 Emerald Coast PkwyGreat steak & great jazz saxophonist on the weekends. Often has live bands on the patio as well.
This is a great place to ear right within the neighborhood. They are known to have the best crab cakes. They have live bands on the weekends & often has Salsa Dancing upstairs after the kitchen closes.
43 locals recommend
Bric à Brac
824 Gulf Shore DrThis is a great place to ear right within the neighborhood. They are known to have the best crab cakes. They have live bands on the weekends & often has Salsa Dancing upstairs after the kitchen closes.
Bitterroot
4463 Commons Drive WestGreat food!!
The Pancakery
960 U.S. 98Well the name speaks for it’s self. Great Breakfast!
Crackings
979 US-98Great Breakfast! Get there early & expect to wait. It’s worth it!
Food scene
Boshamps Seafood and Oyster House
414 Harbor BlvdGreat seafood & fun environment
The Back Porch
1740 Scenic Hwy 98Fun environment, good food abs waterfront
This is a great place to eat, shop, site see and much more. Spend an entire day here indulging in all that the harbor has to offer!!
138 locals recommend
Destin Harbor Boardwalk
102 Harbor BlvdThis is a great place to eat, shop, site see and much more. Spend an entire day here indulging in all that the harbor has to offer!!
Sightseeing
June White Decker Park
1950 Scenic Hwy 98Norriego Point
1 Gulf Shore DrThe Shores at Crystal Beach Park
2964 Scenic Hwy 98Henderson Beach State Park
Emerald Coast PkwyJames Lee Park
3510 Scenic Hwy 98If you’re looking for fun, this is where it is! Rent jet skies or a boat and head over for a full day of absolute fun!!
138 locals recommend
Crab Island
If you’re looking for fun, this is where it is! Rent jet skies or a boat and head over for a full day of absolute fun!!
City advice
Book before you go
Rent beach equipment?
To rent Beach equipment: beach chairs, umbrellas, kayaks, paddle boards abs more www.Ldvbeach.com
Don't miss
Water’s’ Cove Binder
Be sure to read the binder on the counter. It contains important information about your stay and provides additional information about area amenities & services.
Useful phrases
History of Destin
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
Getting around
Traffic can be heavy
During peak season might we suggest renting a golf cart, bikes, take Uber or bring your patience if driving.