Top Things to do in Florida Panhandle
Top Hotels in Florida Panhandle
- 1. Best Western Crossroads Inn
- 2. Hotel Effie Sandestin
- 3. Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
- 4. Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
- 5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Panama City Beach - Beachfront An IHG Hotel
- 6. Holiday Inn Resort - Panama City Beach
- 7. Hibiscus Coffee and Guesthouse
- 8. The Island Resort At Fort Walton Beach
- 9. The Henderson Beach Resort
- 10. Best Western Ft. Walton Beachfront
Things to do in Florida Panhandle, Florida Panhandle: The Best Shopping Malls
The Florida Panhandle is known for its quaint beach towns and interesting attractions, many of which are money-saving and family friendly. Come to the Florida Panhandle and relax on glorious beaches, shop to your heart’s content and dance the night away. Santa Rosa Island is great for kids and offers a wide array of both beach-based and water-based activities. Families will enjoy a day away to tour the 150-year-old Pensacola Lighthouse. The Florida Panhandle offers exciting nightlife. Panama City, Destin and Pensacola all have numerous bars and nightclubs to suit all tastes. Panama City is home to Club La Vela, the largest nightclub in the U.S. The Florida Panhandle is a shopaholic’s dream. It offers specialty stores, antique stores and shopping malls. For those renting a home or condo, a trip to Joe Patti’s seafood market in Pensacola is a must. The market specializes in fine wine and cheese, and beautifully presented handmade chocolates to take home to friends and relatives as gifts. Mon Père et Moi in Tallahassee is also worth a visit.
Restaurants in Florida Panhandle
1. Christina D Swim and Resort
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 198 reviews
Christina D is a swimwear boutique located on West Highway 30A in Santa Rosa Beach, FL. Women of all ages, shapes, and sizes can find something that fits, feels and looks great. With over 18 years of experience, Christina, the owner, is a 'swim fit-specialist' and has curated a unique mix of designers that include bra-sized swimwear ranging from A-I cup and sizes from 2 to 24. Enjoy the largest assortment of Tara Grinna, Anita, Rosa Faia, Sunsets, Curve, Swim Systems, Aerin Rose and Fresh Produce in the panhandle. All of our swimwear is sold in separates and we work with all our clients to find the perfect combinations for their body type. Whether you are shopping for bikinis, tankinis, skirts, low-waisted bottoms, high-waisted bottoms or one-pieces, Christina D offers not only an amazing selection of swimwear but also amazing customer service.
Reviewed By Sswann08
It was a wonderful shopping experience with great recommendations from the owner and good quality swim suits!! Highly recommend it!!
2. Le NailSpa
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By 307debrat
Friendly staff and welcoming envionment. I enjoyed my mani/pedi on a gloomy (weather-wise) beach day. Highly recommended
3. Bob House Furniture, Antiques and Gifts
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
A great selection of antique, retro, nautical, and unique items. It’s always fun to see what’s new in the store.
4. The Market Shops
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Located at the entrance of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, The Market Shops is an upscale, neighborhood-style shopping, dining and entertainment center. The Market Shops is the Emerald Coast’s premier location for local and unique retailers, specialty boutiques, an array of eateries from casual to fine dining and signature annual events including The Bloody Mary Festival and more.
5. Pier Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,823 reviews
Pier Park located in Panama City Beach has become a main tourist attraction for shopping and entertainment with over a million visitors a year. This mega outdoor shopping mall consist of over 1.1 million square feet of specialty shops, retailers, and restaurants along with The Grand Theatre - a 16 screen, state of the art movie theatre. With over 80 stores and 25 restaurants it has become a family favorite destination.
Reviewed By Safari385020 - Panama City Beach, United States
If you come to PCB, taking a stroll through beautiful Pier Park is a must. There you will find fresh food, great shopping, a wonderful movie theatre, a dog-friendly beach area, and a lovely memorial park for our veterans. As a local, I truly appreciate all the opportunities for enjoyment available at Pier Park.
6. Destin Commons
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 423 reviews
Celebrating 17 years as the Emerald Coast’s best outdoor shopping center, Destin Commons boasts 95+ stores and restaurants, including Florida’s first Southern Living Store. The award-winning line up of stores and restaurants include national & locally-owned favorites, AMC Movie Theater, and Uncle Buck’s Fishbowl, an underwater-themed bowling alley. Enjoy our renovated play area, mural art walk & seasonal events for nonstop fun year-round. There truly is something for everyone!
Reviewed By 1christineeller - Elgin, United States
Our family visited Destin, Florida in December for Christmas and heard some good things about the Destin Commons so we checked it out. We spent a lot of our time there I want to say almost every day, we shopped for Christmas gifts had lunch and went to the movies. I highly recommend this shopping center they have a lot of very good stores Books a million, bass pro shop. They have a store there that is like build a bear but you build your own remote control car, I bought one for my grandson my sister bought one for her son. The next day her husband went back and bought 2 more car’s, there is something for everyone.
7. Grand Boulevard at Sandestin
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 75 reviews
Grand Boulevard at Sandestin(R) is the shop, work, play and stay Town Center that offers one grand experience. Shop specialty retailers such as The Orvis Company, Anthropologie, Williams Sonoma, Kittenish by Jessie James Decker, Pottery Barn, Lilly Pulitzer, Vineyard Vines and J. McLaughlin. Guests can enjoy great restaurants such as Emeril's Coastal Italian, Vint'ij, everkrisp, P. F. Chang's China Bistro, Tommy Bahama's Restaurant & Bar, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar and more. See the latest movies at state-of-the-art 10 screen Boulevard 10 Cinema. Two Marriott hotels and Hyatt Place are also conveniently located within the Town Center. Grand Boulevard is located at the entrance to Sandestin(R) Golf and Beach Resort. NOW OPEN: Peter Millar, Hemline and The Jewel.
Reviewed By Pswind - O'Fallon, United States
Great area with everything you need if visiting Sandestin. Shops. Grocery. Movies. Bank. Restaurants of all kinds. One of our favorite places in the area. Try Emeril’s. Tommy Bahama has a great happy hour. Cantina Laredo is a staple. Love the variety and convenience.
8. 98 Treasures
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
98 Treasures is a locally-owned, multi-vendor market retail shop where every day, new treasures are added! Come shop a variety of furniture, home decor, local art, gifts, jewelry, bath and body, garden, pet products, local honey, beard oil, assorted sea shells, and more. Need a transformation? Let us custom-paint your furniture, or pick something from our growing inventory. We also offer custom hand-built furniture, jewelry, and artwork. We carry the full line of Dixie Belle Chalk Paint and offer paint and art classes too! Come check out our booths; they are different every time you visit! Support your neighbors, shop local!
9. Vintage Barn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Want to know where the locals shop? We are this areas destination for a wide variety of eclectic merchandise. Whether you like Antiques, vintage, primitive, shabby chic or beach themed, Vintage Barn is a destination you do not want to miss. Our store is in the heart of town, away from the beaches and "Tourist pricing". The locals shop here because they know where the great deals are to be found!
