We encourage all of our guests to visit the resort website to familiarize yourselves with all the amenities and activities to do during your stay :)

https://www.sandestin.com/?_ga=2.30257212.2052005983.1746551458-1060023033.1745601741

The resort trams are how we expect most of you will get around during your stay if you're not planning to have a rental car. Please visit the link below, you'll be able to see what trams go to and from each location as well as a live map to see where trams are at.

https://www.sandestin.com/about/resort-map?_ga=2.51164202.2052005983.1746551458-1060023033.1745601741

There are numerous bars & restaurants, shops, live music, and more in the Baytowne Wharf area that is walking distance from the Grand Complex & Hotel Effie

If you're staying at our recommended accommodations, The Grand Complex has its own pool centrally located in the middle of the 4 buildings for guests. Hotel Effie has its own rooftop pool (must be staying at Hotel Effie to utilize pool).

Regardless of accommodations, all resort guests have access to four resort pools: Phil Hummel Aquatic Pool, Beach House Pool, Linkside Pool, and the Pool at Bayside.

https://www.sandestin.com/make-a-splash

There are 4 golf courses located inside the Sandestin Resort. The Links, Raven & Baytowne are available to book tee times, see website link below. Please note you must have a membership to play the Burnt Pine course.

https://www.sandestin.com/golf?_ga=2.134199181.2052005983.1746551458-1060023033.1745601741

Since the beach is located on the other side peninsula, please utilize the resort trams to take you across highway 98 to the gulf side of Destin to visit the beach! If needed, beachside chairs are available to reserve ahead of time through the website via "Main Hut Beach Rentals."

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(Bring your own beach towels or purchase Sandestin towels when you make your chair reservations with the Beach Concierge)

All guests receive two complimentary 4-hour bike rentals daily! Call 850-267-6363

There are also e-bikes available to rent. Visit the bike shop located at Baytowne Marina, open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM. | 850-267-6363

Rental Prices:

4hr rental: $65

1 day rental: $95

Paddle boards, wave runners, kayaks, boogie boards, pontoon, & floating water park activities can be booked through the website below!

https://www.sandestin.com/things-to-do/beach/watersports?_ga=2.29342527.2052005983.1746551458-1060023033.1745601741

Bay fishing and In-shore Gulf fishing charters departing from Baytowne Marina are available with a reservation from Capt. Sid with Lil' Lucky of Destin by calling 850-699-2286. Or Capt. Pat with Baytowne Charters 850-585-3074. Contact Baytowne Marina at 850-267-7777 for a day-long offshore adventure with Capt. Devin on Swoop II Party Boat.

https://www.sandestin.com/things-to-do/beach/fishing-at-sandestin?_ga=2.23416889.2052005983.1746551458-1060023033.1745601741

Bayside Cafe: open 7am-9pm daily. Located across the street from The Links Golf Club at 158 Sandestin Blvd N.

Marina Bar & Grill: open Monday - Tuesday 11am - 8pm, Wednesday - Friday 11am - 9pm, Saturday 8am - 9pm and

Sunday 8am - 8pm. Located at the marina at 8330 Mike Hayes Dr.

Ovide: (Fine dining) open daily from 7am-2pm & 5pm-9pm. (5pm-10pm Friday & Saturday). Located inside Hotel Effie at 1 Grand Sandestin Blvd.

Ara Rooftop Lounge: Open Sunday - Thursday 11am - 9pm and

Friday & Saturday 11am - 11pm. Located on rooftop of Hotel Effie. (You do not need to be staying at Hotel Effie to eat here, but you do need to be a guest to use rooftop pool).

There are numerous bars & restaurants in the Baytowne Wharf area that is walking distance from the Grand Complex & Hotel Effie

https://www.sandestin.com/things-to-do/baytowne-wharf?_ga=2.59515877.950544863.1756155740-1537210408.1756155740

Dine, dance, or stargaze as you set course for an extraordinary dinner cruise on the beautiful Choctawhatchee Bay aboard the 125-foot Solaris yacht. For information, call 850-650-2519.

We recommend stocking up on a few things if you aren't planning to eat out for every meal!

Sundries Market is located in Baytowne Wharf and will have most items needed.

There is a Tom Thumb and Publix located just outside of the resort for more robust grocery needs

For those wanting to do any shopping there are two options! The Silver Sands Premium Outlets are located outside of the resort just west located off highway 98. There is also the Grand Boulevard at Sandestin located just east of the resort off highway 98.