-The Back Porch: you can never go wrong with happy hour drinks to take directly on the beach. Food is delicious as well!

-Lulu's: Fun atmosphere with great music, food and drinks! They have a sand area with bags and games as well!

-The Yard Milkshake Bar: Amazing specialty ice cream and milkshakes. Cory's favorite is the milk & cookies, Emily's favorite is the strawberry cheesecake!

-Pecan Jacks Ice Cream: lots of ice cream flavors and boozy ice cream as well! We love the limoncello ice cream!

-Donut Hole Bakery Cafe

-Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park: We thought this place reminded us of a small version of a zoo/shed aquarium. Emily got to live out her dream of meeting a penguin! They have a lot of encounters, exhibits and a dolphin show.

-Dolphin Sunset Cruise and boat tours with SeaBlaster

-HarborWalk Village: shopping and restaurants