Vacation experts (Destin or San Destin?)

buzd said

That's pretty much it. If you get the chance, there is some really great deep sea fishing out of Destin - charters are easy to find.

I find the food in Destin to be mediocre - but we live in New Orleans, after all. I'd rather spend the day on the beach and then grill burgers, cook in the condo or get pizza or something casual. The food scene in Destin has improved over the last decade, but it's not a dining destination.

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As far as beach vacations go in driving distance from New Orleans, Destin has the best varity of resturants. I wouldn't go just for the food, but if your are going to the beach anyway and enjoy eating out, Destin is one of the best places. Not to mention the beachs and water are so much nicer, too. I find Destin has pretty much everything you could want. If you just want to bum it up at the beach, Pensacola or Gulf Shores are cheaper alternatives. If you are like me who likes being at the beach but prefers to have all the amenities, too, then Destin is the best place we have found.

Barto, what kind of food do you like and what didn't you enjoy about the first time you went. Maybe I could make some suggestions.