Top Destin Venues

• Spaces for 25-90 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 3 Waterfront

The Bay is a waterfront restaurant and event venue situated at the foot of the bridge on Choctawhatchee Bay in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. Chef Jim Shirley's establishment brings together Southern gulf coast cuisine, sushi, a twelve-draft beer system, and an award-winning wine program — earning the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence — alongside inventive bar-crafted cocktails and weekly live music on the waterfront. For private events, The Bay offers three dedicated spaces. The Walton Room is an intimate private dining room accommodating up to 25 guests with pre-set menus and no room charge. The Garden Patio is an outdoor setting for up to 85 guests, with tent rentals available for weather flexibility. The Bayside Pergolas seat up to 36 guests across three beachside structures overlooking the bay, suited for weddings, family celebrations, and corporate gatherings. Standard table settings — including white linens and cloth napkins — are provided for all events.

• Spaces for 50 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Waterfront
• 1 Beach

Destin Gulfgate is a 12-story beachfront property situated along 465 linear feet of private beach on Florida's Emerald Coast in Destin. The property offers two-bedroom, two-bath condominiums — among the largest beachfront units in Destin — each with a 30-foot Gulf-view balcony overlooking the sugar white sands and emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico. For couples planning a beach ceremony, Destin Gulfgate provides a dedicated setting directly on the private beach, with an indoor reception room seating up to 50 guests and a full kitchen on-site. The venue partners with three wedding planning companies — Coastal Charm Wedding, Destin Wedding Company, and Sugar Beach Weddings — extending preferred rates to Destin Gulfgate guests.

• Spaces for 28 Guests

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• Spaces for 200 Guests

• Spaces for 50-170 Guests
• 4 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 4 Total Spaces

Four Points by Sheraton Destin-Fort Walton Beach sits directly on the Gulf of Mexico on Okaloosa Island, placing guests and event attendees steps from the sugar-white sand of the Emerald Coast. The property is located adjacent to the Emerald Coast Convention Center, making it a natural choice for conference-connected events and private gatherings alike. The hotel offers approximately 3,780 square feet of dedicated meeting and event space across several named rooms, from the Queen Palm — the largest ballroom, accommodating up to 100 for banquet-style events or 150 in theater configuration — to smaller breakout rooms like the Princess Palm and Sunshine Palm. Custom catering, high-speed Wi-Fi, and waterfront access round out the event offerings, with beach access available for destination weddings, cocktail receptions, and corporate functions.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

• Spaces for 100 Guests

Alotta Colada Beachhouse is a private beach house venue situated on a gated street in Miramar Beach, Florida, steps from the Gulf of Mexico's white sandy shores. The property features its own private beach, multiple decks overlooking the Gulf, a heated pool with a tiki bar, and a game room — making it a distinctive setting for weddings, family gatherings, and group celebrations. The main house accommodates 44 guests and includes a large kitchen suited for group dining, with a second kitchen conveniently positioned near the pool. The converted garage game room offers ping pong, air hockey, and foosball alongside a bar area, while a spacious courtyard provides additional gathering space with shuffleboard and basketball.

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