Your Guide to Sandestin

2,400 acres of beaches, bayfront, golf, and village life in Miramar Beach. Here's what to know before you go.

This guide covers the activities, the restaurants, the shops, and the annual events that make Sandestin worth the trip.

Things To Do

Activities In Sandestin

Sandestin sits between the Gulf and Choctawhatchee Bay, with more than seven miles of beach and bayfront. Golfers have three courses to choose from: Raven, Baytowne, and The Links. The resort also has 15 tennis courts and a full spa.

On the bay side, Baytowne Marina runs sunset cruises, bay fishing, and deep-sea fishing charters, and paddleboards and boats are easy to rent. Back in the Village of Baytowne Wharf, kids can take on the zipline, ropes course, and mini golf while you grab a coffee.

Rosé wine glass on a table at a waterfront restaurant

Dining

Where To Eat In Sandestin

Sandestin's dining scene runs from laid-back waterfront spots to a true special night out. For a casual meal, Marina Bar & Grill is a waterfront dive bar overlooking Baytowne Marina and Choctawhatchee Bay, serving lunch, happy hour, and dinner.

For something more refined, Ovide at Hotel Effie combines timeless Gulf Coast flavors with Southern culinary heritage in a beautiful setting, and Seagar's Prime Steaks & Seafood at the Hilton Sandestin Beach is a longtime favorite. At Grand Boulevard, Vin'tij Food + Wine pairs a seasonal menu with an extensive wine list.

Shopping

Shopping In Sandestin

Grand Boulevard is Sandestin's outdoor town center, with brands like Tommy Bahama, Orvis, and J.Jill alongside local shops like Sunset Shoes and The Zoo Gallery. When the afternoon gets hot, Boulevard 10 is a dine-in movie theater right in the middle of it all.

Inside the resort, the Village of Baytowne Wharf is lined with boutiques selling clothing, art, jewelry, toys, and candy, so it's easy to browse between dinner and dessert. For bigger shopping trips, Silver Sands Premium Outlets is just down Highway 98 in Miramar Beach.

Events

Annual Events Worth Planning Around

Sandestin's calendar centers on the Village of Baytowne Wharf. Every April, the Sandestin Wine Festival, the longest-running wine festival on the Gulf Coast, brings tastings, winemaker dinners, and live music to the village. Winter brings the Sandestin Gumbo Festival, and the Fourth of July means fireworks over the village lagoon.

Through the summer, the village hosts concerts, movie nights, and family shows, and the holidays bring sparkling lights and festive gatherings. No matter when you visit, there's usually something happening in Sandestin.

From The Bay To The Gulf, There's More Here Than A Beach Day.

Things to Do in Sandestin

On The Green

Four Championship Golf Courses

Sailboat on calm water under a pink sunset sky

On The Bay

Sunset Cruises From Baytowne Marina

Family Fun

Zipline & Ropes Course

On The Court

Tennis At Sandestin

Aerial view of a kayaker paddling through crystal clear turquoise water

On The Bay

Paddleboard & Kayak

Aerial view of a jet ski cutting through deep blue water with white wake spray

On The Water

Jet Ski Rentals

Waterfront casual, refined Southern cooking, a classic steakhouse, and a great wine list. Plus the big annual events that bring people back.

Where To Eat In Sandestin

Hilton Sandestin Beach

Seagar's Prime Steaks & Seafood

Outdoor waterfront cafe tables with white chairs and turquoise water

Baytowne Marina

Marina Bar & Grill

Plated Gulf fish with vegetables on a white tablecloth

Hotel Effie

Ovide

White wine being poured into a glass at a restaurant table

Grand Boulevard

Vin'tij Food + Wine

People enjoying wine tasting at a winery with oak barrels

Annual Event

Sandestin Wine Festival

Annual Event

Baytowne New Year's Eve Countdown

Did You Know

Uniquely Sandestin

The Village Of Baytowne Wharf
A walkable village of shops, restaurants, and nightlife, with a zipline, ropes course, carousel, and mini golf for the kids.
Gulf And Bay
Sandestin covers 2,400 acres between the Gulf of Mexico and Choctawhatchee Bay, with more than seven miles of beach and bayfront.
Grand Boulevard
Sandestin's outdoor town center for shopping, dining, and a dine-in movie theater, just across Highway 98 from the resort.
Four Golf Courses
Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, and The Links give golfers four distinct courses, with designs by Robert Trent Jones Jr. and Rees Jones.
Baytowne Marina
The 113-slip marina on Choctawhatchee Bay is the launch point for sunset cruises, bay fishing, and deep sea fishing charters.
Sandestin Wine Festival
Held every April at Baytowne Wharf, it's the longest-running wine festival on the Gulf Coast, with tastings, winemaker dinners, and live music.