Your day-by-day plan

1
Settle Like Residents
Morning:Arrive on your own clock; unpack fully.
Drinks & nightlife:Beach Camp Brewpub
Afternoon:Grocery run for balcony breakfasts; first long beach walk.
Breakfast & coffee:Corner Cafe
Evening:Sunset dinner at Stinky's Fish Camp over the lagoon.
Dinner:Back Beach Barbecue
2
Harbor Day
Morning:Beach morning with chairs and a thermos.
Breakfast & coffee:Borago Restaurant
Afternoon:Destin History & Fishing Museum, then the 4 pm catch-unloading show on the boardwalk.
Fishing charter:Hook D Bait & Tackle
Evening:Early dinner at Marina Café; boardwalk stroll under the lights.
Dinner:Stripes Pub & Grill
3
The 30A Meander
Morning:Amavida coffee, The Hidden Lantern Bookstore, Seaside before the day-trippers.
Breakfast & coffee:Blue Collar Cafe
Afternoon:Picnic hour at Eden Gardens under the oaks.
Lunch:Tropical Boho
Evening:Chef-driven dinner at Cuvee 30A.
Drinks & nightlife:Papa Joe's Hideaway
4
Active-Pick Day
Morning:Your speed: eighteen at Emerald Bay, a half-day inshore charter, or a Norriego paddle.
Fishing charter:Destin Inshore Charters
Afternoon:Couples massage; unapologetic nap.
Spa & wellness:Beverly Hills Day Spa Destin Florida
Evening:Casual harbor dinner at AJ's with the band starting at six like civilized people.
Dinner:Andy D's Beachside Restaurant & Deck Bar
5
Rest Day
Morning:Balcony breakfast; crossword; zero plans.
Breakfast & coffee:Cafe Bienville
Afternoon:Pool, porch, cards.
Lunch:Bayou Bill's Crab House
Evening:5 pm table somewhere with a deck; sunset does the entertaining.
Dinner:TC's Front Porch
Insider Tip:Ten days needs two of these; residents call it Tuesday.
6
Pensacola Culture Day
Morning:Drive west to Historic Pensacola Village in the Seville district.
Culture:The Eye Gallery
Afternoon:Lunch on Palafox Street, then the Naval Aviation Museum (free; check base access) or Fort Pickens, pick by taste: aircraft or brick bastions.
Culture:Indian Temple Mound Museum
Evening:Home by dark; light supper in.
Dinner:Surfing Deer
7
Market & Grayton Day
Morning:Saturday farmers market at Grand Boulevard if timed, local honey, hot sauce, and people-watching.
Shopping:Twin Cities Donut Shop
Afternoon:Grayton stroll and gallery hour (The Zoo Gallery for the funky local art).
Culture:Camp Walton Schoolhouse Museum
Evening:Early supper at The Red Bar with the house band.
Drinks & nightlife:Basmati's Asian Cuisine
8
Second Water Day
Morning:Dolphin cruise reprise or a DeFuniak Springs Victorian-loop drive, water or wander, your call.
On the water:Marina Park
Afternoon:Long lunch; reading hour.
Lunch:Rick's Crab Trap
Evening:Chargrilled oysters at AJ's; sunset from the rail.
Dinner:Brotula's Seafood House & Steamer
9
The Dress-Up Night
Morning:Beach morning; pack a little.
Family fun:The Grand 16 - Pier Park
Afternoon:Final long swim; champagne at five.
Lunch:Mi Casita Mexican Grill
Evening:a sunset dinner cruise, window table, the floor skews charmingly multigenerational.
Dinner:Thai Hut Garden 2
Insider Tip:Visiting in April? Rebuild this day around the Sandestin Wine Festival and thank yourself later.
10
The Verdict Drive
Morning:Boshamps brunch; final shoreline walk.
Breakfast & coffee:Canopy Road Café
Afternoon:The winter-rental drive-by on a rental-heavy street; monthly-rate math out loud.
Lunch:Black Bear Bread Co.
Evening:Home running snowbird numbers, this was the dress rehearsal, and you both know it.
Shopping:Carter's
Insider Tip:If Day 10's math works, book January before the calendar year ends; the good monthly units go 9-12 months out.