Your day-by-day plan
- 1
Day 1
Morning:Land the trial nest
Breakfast & coffee:Harry T's Lighthouse
Afternoon:Grocery like a local
Evening:5-ish sunset walk.
Dinner:Domo Izakaya
- 2
Day 2
Morning:Join the snowbird club scene day one
Breakfast & coffee:Playa Bowls
Afternoon:The socials are the amenity
Lunch:Think Poké
Evening:Boardwalk stroll.
Dinner:First Watch
- 3
Day 3
Morning:Winter beach morning (shelling's best after storms)
Breakfast & coffee:Charlie's Delights
Afternoon:Heated-patio Back Porch lunch
Lunch:Cuvee 30A
Evening:Museum afternoon.
Culture:The Studio Gallery
- 4
Day 4
Morning:Snowbird-rate golf at Kelly Plantation or Emerald Bay
Afternoon:Clubhouse lunch, then a flat, easy harbor stroll
Lunch:El Pollon Destin Florida
Evening:Early dinner at Marina Café
Dinner:I Heart Mac & Cheese
- 5
Day 5
Morning:Hannah Marie winter dolphin cruise (heated cabin
On the water:30A Pontoon Rental
Afternoon:Dolphins don't migrate)
On the water:Flippers Dolphin Tours
Evening:Oysters at seasonal peak.
Dinner:MJ's Place LLC
- 6
Day 6
Morning:30A uncrowded day: Sundog Books
Breakfast & coffee:Big Bad Breakfast - Destin
Afternoon:Empty Seaside; Grayton walk
Lunch:Ghost Crab Pizza
Evening:Red Bar early supper.
Dinner:Acme Oyster House
- 7
Day 7
Morning:The verdict morning: rental-street drive-by
Breakfast & coffee:Maas Coffee Roasters Destin
Afternoon:Monthly-rate calls
Evening:Home with January's answer.
Dinner:Lost Pizza Co. Miramar Beach
Finn's tips
If the week worked, the 10-day (#24) is your dress rehearsal and next winter's monthly booking happens now.
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