Guide to Shopping in Destin

Tommy Fassbender
When it comes to shopping in Destin, Florida there are quite a few locations that are frequented by tourists and locals alike. Shopping outlets such as Destin Commons, the Market Shop, Silver Sands Factory Stores, Santa Rosa Mall and the Village of Baytowne Wharf are among the best in Destin.

Destin Commons

Destin Commons is known to locals as Destin's premiere shopping location. Voted winner for best shopping complex three years in a row by the readers of the Emerald Coast Magazine, it's no wonder why. This favorite Destin shopping hotspot houses outlets that sell adult, children, infant apparel, electronics, home furnishing, art and art supplies, jewelry and special gift items to name a few.

While Destin Commons is indeed the best place to shop in Destin, Destin Commons is also Destin's premiere lifestyle center. Destin Commons owes much of its success to not only shopping, but also to the array of family-centered events that it houses. Destin Commons holds concerts, community performances and charity events regularly, as well as play home to a movie theatre, casual and upscale restaurants that make many choose Destin Commons as their number one place to shop in Destin.

Location:4300 Legendary Drive

Tel#:850.337.8700

Silver Sands Factory Store

For the best in designer apparel, the Silver Sands Factory Stores is where you need to shop in Destin. Silver Sands boasts the nation's largest designer outlet center selling brands such as Polo, Tommy Hilfiger, Liz Claiborne, Guess and countless other designer brands. Silver Sands complete with great eateries scattered throughout and nearby the shopping center.

Location:10562 Emerald Coast Parkway

The Village of Baytowne Wharf

The village of Baytowne Wharf is located along the shores of Choctawhatchee Bay and is filled with merchants who are more than willing to offer items at a deal. At the Village of Baytowne Wharf there are many opportunities to get clothing, unique gift items, accessories; anything you could ask to shop for, all at an affordable price. Shopping at the Village of Baytowne Wharf is practically a steal.

Location: 9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy W

Tel#:850.267.8100

The Market Shops

In nearby Sandestin, you can shop while you enjoy the views of palm trees that line the courtyard of this shopping haven. The Market Shops at Sandestin houses more than 30 boutiques, a plethora of appetite-satiating eateries and a tantalizing nightlife. Come get your everyday household or luxury shopping needs fulfilled at the Market Shops of Sandestin.

Location:9300 Emerald Coast Parkway West

Tel#:850.267.8092

For more boutique shopping in Destin, visit Mango Bay Boutique (960 Highway 98 East Destin) or visit Girlfriendz (34904 Emerald Coast Parkway).

Santa Rosa Mall

Santa Rosa Mall is located along the coast traveling to Fort Walton Beach. This great shopping location near Destin features over 90 stores; stores such as JC Penny, the Gap and Old Navy make the Santa Rosa Mall a Destin shopping location you must mark on your map.

Location:300 Mary Esther Blvd, Mary Esther

Tel#: 850.244.2172.

Shopping in Destin, Florida is an experience like o other, so don't miss out on this treasured experience the next time you visit Destin.

Published by Tommy Fassbender

A journalist who enjoys sharing knowledge with the world and hearing what everyone else has to say. I have been writing for years and is happy to finding an outlet like this to express myself.  View profile

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