Your day-by-day plan

1
Prove It's Easy
Morning:An Another Broken Egg Cafe breakfast with clearly marked gluten-friendly items; state celiac-level needs.
Breakfast & coffee:Cafe Tango
Afternoon:A beach afternoon with a self-catered GF picnic from the dedicated aisle at the big grocery chains.
Lunch:Great Southern Cafe
Evening:LuLu's, the coast's gold-standard allergy-menu system.
Dinner:Sunset Bowls
Insider Tip:LuLu's protocol covers multiple allergens, not just gluten; it's the "everyone finally relaxes" dinner.
2
The Blackened Strategy
Morning:A dolphin cruise, no menu required.
On the water:Panama City Dolphin Seafari Tours
Afternoon:Lunch anywhere on the harbor using the traveling password: blackened or grilled catch, no bun, naturally GF at nearly every seafood house. Always ask about shared fryers.
Lunch:Beach Happy Cafe
Evening:GF-crust pizza night at Pizza by the Sea at Gulf Place; state your sensitivity level when ordering.
Dinner:The Slippery Mermaid Navarre, FL
Insider Tip:"Blackened" unlocks half the menus in town; the fryer question unlocks the truth about the other half.
3
The Verified GF Feast
Morning:A beach or pontoon morning.
On the water:Water Planet Dolphin Swim Tours
Afternoon:A quiet recovery hour; hydrate for the night out.
Lunch:Mariachi Express
Evening:The Village Door at Baytowne, home of an extensive dedicated gluten-free menu (yes, including GF popcorn shrimp) plus live music on the bay. Dance it off after.
Drinks & nightlife:5 o'Clock Somewhere Bar - Miramar Beach
Insider Tip:A dedicated GF menu with fried items done safely is rare anywhere; this one's worth the drive into Sandestin's gates.
4
30A GF Day
Morning:Brunch smart on 30A: grilled and egg-based plays travel well; confirm prep.
Breakfast & coffee:Amavida Coffee Roasters
Afternoon:A Grayton beach hour, then a slow drive through the towns.
Shopping:Torrid
Evening:Chargrilled oysters and grilled Gulf fish at Boshamps or Stinky's.
Drinks & nightlife:The Bevador Room
Insider Tip:Screenshot every restaurant's allergen page before you leave Wi-Fi. Beach cell service is not a meal plan.
5
The GF Finale Afloat
Morning:A slow morning and a final swim.
Breakfast & coffee:The Shack
Afternoon:Pack, then dress for the boat.
Shopping:Ace Hardware
Evening:The a sunset dinner cruise, where select entrées run gluten-free (flag it at booking; entrée selections are due 24 hours ahead anyway). Three courses, a band, and no cross-contact anxiety at sunset.
On the water:The Daytrader Tiki Bar and Restaurant
Insider Tip:The 24-hour entrée pre-order is a GF traveler's dream: the kitchen prepares for you specifically.