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Which is nicer, Miramar Beach or Destin?
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Oct 13, 2026
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It depends on what you want: by our listings Destin has more going on — more places to eat, drink and visit — while Miramar Beach is the quieter pick.
Beaches: Miramar Beach 1 vs Destin 3
Restaurants: Miramar Beach 71 vs Destin 121
Bars and clubs: Miramar Beach 25 vs Destin 35
Hotels and inns: Miramar Beach 7 vs Destin 23
Attractions, museums and parks: Miramar Beach 3 vs Destin 62
The most-loved spots on each side, from our listings:
- Bistrology Breakfast Brunch & Dinner (4.8★), Miramar Beach
- The Village of Baytowne Wharf (4.5★), Miramar Beach
- Henderson Beach State Park (4.8★), Destin
- Zemer (5.0★), Destin
- Destin Crab Island Adventures (5.0★), Destin
Henderson Beach State Park
State park
17000 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin
(850) 837-7550
4.8
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The Village of Baytowne Wharf
Tourist attraction · Event venue · Resort hotel
9300 Baytowne Wharf Blvd, Miramar Beach
(850) 267-8000
4.5
Popular place
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Zemer
Shawarma restaurant
331 Harbor Blvd, Destin
(850) 797-8510 Closed
5.0
Bistrology Breakfast Brunch & Dinner
Brunch restaurant · Breakfast restaurant · Restaurant
10004 US-98, Miramar Beach
(850) 757-7374 Closed
4.8
Popular place
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Destin Crab Island Adventures
Boat rental service · Boat tour agency · Tour agency
530 Harbor Blvd, Destin
(850) 714-1097 Closed
5.0
Popular place
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