This is our 7th trip to SoWal and we've made the Donut Hole and Bruno's pizza two of our regular stops. But we're trying to find something new each trip. Can anyone offer advice on the Wednesday night Prime Rib at Pandora's? And is it true Another Broken Egg has the best breakfasts?
Wish the water was better this trip. But we're staying at Gulf Place so we at least have three pools to choose from.
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42Meow
Thanks, gilesdad! These are the follow up posts we all love to read! I have heard about the jellies keeping the kids out of the water and this confirms why families love the dune lake outflows so much!
SoWal Expert
Glad you had funn.
Kitty, last week as I was walking the beach through WaterColor, it was the June Grass, rather than the jellies, which kept kids out of the water. The reason I say this is because I passed a bunch of kids who were in and out of the water and scrambling up and down the beach, all returning to this one particular spot along the water's edge. They had set up a sorting station for Jellyfish, using buckets. Each bucket had a different type of Jellyfish and were half filled, with the numerous kids adding more. I was really surprised that the kids were picking up the jellyfish, without a care in the world. They seemed to take notes from each other, on which ones didn't sting and which ones did, and yes, they even had stinging jellyfish in one of the buckets. No Fear.
Kitty, last week as I was walking the beach through WaterColor, it was the June Grass, rather than the jellies, which kept kids out of the water. The reason I say this is because I passed a bunch of kids who were in and out of the water and scrambling up and down the beach, all returning to this one particular spot along the water's edge. They had set up a sorting station for Jellyfish, using buckets. Each bucket had a different type of Jellyfish and were half filled, with the numerous kids adding more. I was really surprised that the kids were picking up the jellyfish, without a care in the world. They seemed to take notes from each other, on which ones didn't sting and which ones did, and yes, they even had stinging jellyfish in one of the buckets. No Fear.
SWGB
Grayt report, jellyfish are very difficult to mount.
Just in case no one has noticed Elmo's has added to the insanity in the form of a mechanical bull out front by the road. Anybody up for a ride?
Just in case no one has noticed Elmo's has added to the insanity in the form of a mechanical bull out front by the road. Anybody up for a ride?
Beach Fanatic
We have two nights to dine out. One we go to The Back Porch in Destin and then see a movie. The other night I've just decided will be at Stinky's.
Where is Stinky's located? I don't own a laptop and will be totally computer-impaired for 2 weeks. I need to get my ducks in a row now.
Where is Stinky's located? I don't own a laptop and will be totally computer-impaired for 2 weeks. I need to get my ducks in a row now.
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Meow
Glad you had funn.
Kitty, last week as I was walking the beach through WaterColor, it was the June Grass, rather than the jellies, which kept kids out of the water. The reason I say this is because I passed a bunch of kids who were in and out of the water and scrambling up and down the beach, all returning to this one particular spot along the water's edge. They had set up a sorting station for Jellyfish, using buckets. Each bucket had a different type of Jellyfish and were half filled, with the numerous kids adding more. I was really surprised that the kids were picking up the jellyfish, without a care in the world. They seemed to take notes from each other, on which ones didn't sting and which ones did, and yes, they even had stinging jellyfish in one of the buckets. No Fear.
Future marine biologists!
That is how you go with the flow and make lemonade out of lemons. What was the hole count? ;-)
Beach Fanatic
Grayt report, jellyfish are very difficult to mount.
Just in case no one has noticed Elmo's has added to the insanity in the form of a mechanical bull out front by the road. Anybody up for a ride?
I don't run and I don't eat raisins. I USED to ride ... but not any more!

SWGB
We have two nights to dine out. One we go to The Back Porch in Destin and then see a movie. The other night I've just decided will be at Stinky's.
Where is Stinky's located? I don't own a laptop and will be totally computer-impaired for 2 weeks. I need to get my ducks in a row now.
The Back Porch is at best mediocre. Hit up Chan's Wine World bar for the grouper.
Stinky's is in Dune Allen on Oyster Lake. You can't miss it heading east from SanDestin on 30A. Just past the big curve start looking for the cars parked on the side of the road. It will be on the North side of the road and is a one story dark green building. Go early and be prepared to wait as the food is truly worth it.
SoWal Expert
Thanks, gilesdad! These are the follow up posts we all love to read! I have heard about the jellies keeping the kids out of the water and this confirms why families love the dune lake outflows so much!
;-) Saved our trip for sure. Dune Lakes rock.
We have two nights to dine out. One we go to The Back Porch in Destin and then see a movie. The other night I've just decided will be at Stinky's.
Where is Stinky's located? I don't own a laptop and will be totally computer-impaired for 2 weeks. I need to get my ducks in a row now.
Stinky's is in Dune Allen on 30A. You can't miss it. I feel your pain with no computer. Have funn though!
Beach Fanatic
The Back Porch is at best mediocre. Hit up Chan's Wine World bar for the grouper.I went to the Back Porch when I had first moved into Destin and had a visitor down. She loves oysters and since the Back Porch had a big neon sign that said OYSTER BAR I fell for it. They gave us a table and then told me that they didn't have any oysters. I told them to unplug the sign and we wound up at Hooters.
Stinky's is in Dune Allen on Oyster Lake. You can't miss it heading east from SanDestin on 30A. Just past the big curve start looking for the cars parked on the side of the road. It will be on the North side of the road and is a one story dark green building. Go early and be prepared to wait as the food is truly worth it.
SWGB
I went to the Back Porch when I had first moved into Destin and had a visitor down. She loves oysters and since the Back Porch had a big neon sign that said OYSTER BAR I fell for it. They gave us a table and then told me that they didn't have any oysters. I told them to unplug the sign and we wound up at Hooters.
The oysters are D-I-S-G-U-S-T-I-N-G! They are pasturized (sp?) and they have the texture of wet chalk. I'd rather risk Hep C.
Beach Fanatic
Thanks for the directions. I liked the Back Porch. We've been many times and enjoyed it. And I'm not an easy please by any means. I wouldn't, however, eat an oyster if you paid me to.
SWGB
Thanks for the directions. I liked the Back Porch. We've been many times and enjoyed it. And I'm not an easy please by any means. I wouldn't, however, eat an oyster if you paid me to.
To each his own, go to Stinky's first. ;-)
Beach Fanatic
I will go to Stinkys first then.
p.s., gayboi -- I usually get lots of viewing pleasure with your avatars, but I just can't enjoy your current selection. He looks like [a skinny] Pauly Shore to me.
p.s., gayboi -- I usually get lots of viewing pleasure with your avatars, but I just can't enjoy your current selection. He looks like [a skinny] Pauly Shore to me.
Beach Fanatic
;-) Saved our trip for sure. Dune Lakes rock.Right next to what used to be The Lakeplace rest. if that helps
Stinky's is in Dune Allen on 30A. You can't miss it. I feel your pain with no computer. Have funn though!
Beach Comber
Do not forget Blue Orleans in Blue Mountain Beach for a great breakfast with no lines (generally) and great atmosphere.
SWGB
I will go to Stinkys first then.
p.s., gayboi -- I usually get lots of viewing pleasure with your avatars, but I just can't enjoy your current selection. He looks like [a skinny] Pauly Shore to me.
Yes, I'll admit it's a little odd that his pectorial muscle basically disappeared on the one side. I usually change them out every couple of days. ;-)
Beach Lover
Breakfast...
Don Pedro's...
(look for the cop cars and fire trucks)....best...(but...*gasp*)...it's off the 'A'...
Don Pedro's...
(look for the cop cars and fire trucks)....best...(but...*gasp*)...it's off the 'A'...
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