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Dining

Best Breakfast Spots In Miramar Beach, FL

Whether you're waking up to a beach sunrise or fueling up for a day of adventure, Miramar Beach offers a delicious lineup of breakfast spots that cater to every craving. From Southern comfort food to globally inspired dishes, here are six standout places that locals and visitors alike rave about:   Sunset Bay Cafe Tucked inside Sandestin, Sunset Bay Cafe (read)

Published on Friday, October 24, 2025
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Outdoor Activities

Sunquest Cruises: Dining, Dolphins & Good Times On the Emerald Coast

If cruising the Gulf with a cocktail in hand and coastal breezes on your face sounds like your kind of day, SunQuest Cruises has you covered. With regular trips from the Marina at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, this local favorite provides all the ingredients for good vibes on the water. Their fleet includes the elegant SOLARIS yacht, laid-back SunVenture... (read)

Published on Tuesday, August 19, 2025
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Tennis

Hidden Dunes Tennis Center Voted Best Tennis Facility on the Emerald Coast

  Hidden Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center was voted best Tennis Facility on the Emerald Coast by the readers of Emerald Coast Magazine. Winners of the annual readers’ choice awards were announced in the October issue of Emerald Coast Magazine .  “This is a tremendous accomplishment of the staff, including Lizzy and Brenda, and (read)

Published on Tuesday, October 8, 2024
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Best Penthouse Condo near Destin, Florida - Hidden Dunes 1700

Discover the best penthouse in Miramar Beach, Florida--Hidden Dunes Penthouse Condo 1700. A sanctuary of style and sophistication,  Hidden Dunes Penthouse 1700 is a luxury 4-bedroom penthouse where indulgence knows no bounds. Nestled in the heart of Miramar Beach within the secluded Hidden Dunes Beach & Tennis Resort, Hidden Dunes 1700 serves (read)

Published on Friday, May 3, 2024
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Tennis

Hidden Dunes Tennis and Pickleball Center Ranked #1 for Best Game Arranging

Hidden Dunes Beach and Tennis Resort is a top location for tennis and pickleball in the Destin, Florida area. For the second consecutive year in a row, the Hidden Dunes Tennis and Pickleball Center has been ranked #1 for Best Game Arranging. The resort has also been named a Silver Medal Resort for 11 consecutive years. While maintaining a successful (read)

Published on Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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Holidays

Beaches of South Walton Among the Top Places to Travel In December & Beyond

Are you looking for the best places to travel in December and beyond? As locals, we are blessed to live alongside some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. That said, it’s reassuring to know that respected publications such as Conde Nast Traveler, Southern Living, and Good Housekeeping Magazine also recognize the Emerald Coast among the (read)

Published on Monday, December 26, 2022
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Holidays

Holiday Happenings & Christmas Meals In South Walton & Destin, Fl

There’s no better place to celebrate the holidays than at the beach. Whether you want to enjoy twinkling lights and holiday decorations or ring in the New Year with champagne and delicious food, there’s something for everyone in Northwest Florida.     CHRISTMAS REFLECTIONS Orchestrated by the City of DeFuniak Springs, Christmas (read)

Published on Friday, December 23, 2022
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Window Wednesday

Newly Renovated! Hidden Dunes Condo 1605

Looking for a fresh newly renovated Gulf-front condo in Miramar Beach that shines? May we suggest Hidden Dunes Condo 1605 ? All that glitters is gold in this glitzy two-bedroom gulf-front vacation rental condo. Aptly named The Golden Lady, Hidden Dunes 1605 sparkles with glamorous gold interior accents. The posh interior combined with the stunning beach (read)

Published on Wednesday, December 21, 2022
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Outdoor Activities

Ready for a Destin Tennis Vacation? Hidden Dunes Beach & Tennis Resort Introduces Tennis Special

If you’re looking for a great family-friendly Florida tennis resort, look no further than Hidden Dunes Beach & Tennis Resort . Hidden Dunes Resort offers a great mix of group clinics, private lessons, court time with like-level game matching services and beach time. But don’t just take our word for it. Hidden Dunes Beach & Tennis (read)

Published on Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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Tennis

Rhett Russell Joins Hidden Dunes Tennis Center as Director of Racquet Sports

We're pleased to announce that Rhett Russell has joined Hidden Dunes Tennis Center as the new Director of Racquet Sports. Russell replaces Renee Broxson who led the Hidden Dunes Tennis program for more than 17 years. Russell brings a long career of tennis instruction and tournament play along with the support of his racquet-wielding family, which includes (read)

Published on Tuesday, July 5, 2022
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Blog

Hidden Dunes Opens General Store at the Tennis Center

Hidden Dunes Beach & Tennis Resort just made life a little easier for guests and owners, especially during the busy summer season. While enjoying Hidden Dunes Resort amenities , including beaches, pools, walking trails, grilling areas, or tennis center, guests often realize that they’ve forgotten an item or need beach supplies such as sunblock (read)

Published on Tuesday, June 29, 2021
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Blog

Plan a Destin Beach Vacation during Late Summer Value Season & Save

Trying to decide when to take your next beach vacation? Consider this “Insider Tip”, Destin vacation rental prices decrease 20-30% after August 9. As the summer begins to wind down and students begin to return to school, availability for the best Destin vacation rentals improves, and rates decline as part of our Late Summer Value Season . (read)

Published on Monday, May 24, 2021
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Best Tennis in Destin: Hidden Dunes Announces Summer Tennis Clinics

The pros at Hidden Dunes Beach & Tennis Resort are gearing up for summer and looking forward to great season. Tennis Director Renee Broxson will be leading a variety of adult and youth tennis clinics to enhance your game. Renee has been coaching tennis enthusiasts at Hidden Dunes Resort for more than 16 years. She is active member of the USPTA, (read)

Published on Monday, May 17, 2021
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Late Spring Savings on South Walton and Destin Vacation Rentals

Spring is in the air and the beach is calling. Spring is one of the most beautiful times of the year at the beach, and for families who are flexible with their travel plans, plan a late spring getaway and save 10% of the standard rate.  Late spring is a sweet spot along the beaches of South Walton and Destin, Florida. With comfortable daytime temperatures... (read)

Published on Friday, March 12, 2021
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The Early Bird Gets the Best Rentals

Say goodbye to 2020, and start planning to make 2021 fun! Now is the time to book your 2021 Destin vacation! Book early and get the best rate and the best rental!  Check out our collection of South Walton and Destin vacation rental homes and condominiums , including our new and upgraded rentals , and secure yours today. The early bird gets the worm (read)

Published on Wednesday, December 23, 2020
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Blog

Charlie Fischer Named Hidden Dunes Director of Tennis

Tennis Professional Charlie Fischer joins the Hidden Dunes Tennis Center as the new Director of Tennis. After 27 years as the Tennis/Marketing Director of Golf at the Chattahoochee Country Club in Gainesville, Ga, Fischer moved to the Emerald Coast as joined our Head Tennis Professional Renee Broxson to lead one of the best tennis programs in the (read)

Published on Thursday, December 17, 2020
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Holidays

Shopping for the Holidays in Destin

As we welcome the holiday season, many of our guests are asking for recommendations for the best shops in Destin with one-of-a-kind items for a special gift for a friend or a loved one. Along Florida's Emerald Coast, we’re lucky to have many locally-owned, small businesses that carry unique, limited-quantity and hand-made items that are perfect (read)

Published on Monday, November 28, 2016
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Black Friday Shopping in Destin, Give the Gift of a Destin Vacation

Families around the country are preparing for Black Friday and the holiday shopping season. The challenge for many is what to buy for the family member that has it all. Research shows experiential gifts are what many family members want. According the National Retail Federation (NRF) 2015 holiday spending survey, about 37 percent would (read)

Published on Friday, November 18, 2016
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Holidays

Top Reasons to Celebrate the Winter Holidays in Destin

It’s time to start planning for the winter holidays, and Destin, Florida provides families a fantastic location for a fun and enviable coastal holiday celebration. Whether you're seeking a location for Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year's Eve, here are some of the top reasons to celebrate the holidays in Destin, Florida: Destin Vacation Rentals (read)

Published on Monday, October 19, 2015
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Hidden Dunes loves Tennis

           "Our family chose Hidden Dunes for our beach vacation because we also love the game of tennis and the staff there does not disappoint! The skills/drills sessions are affordable and it stood out to me that pros Renee and George strive to offer tips and\ pointers (read)

Published on Thursday, June 20, 2013
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6th ANNUAL/HIDDEN DUNES HUBERT KESSLER TENNIS TOURNAMENT

Renee-- On behalf of the 41 players that participated in the tournament this past weekend I would like to thank you,George and Anne for an absolutely fantastic weekend.Comment after comment from the players was that the format, hospitality, and competition resulted in this being their favorite tournament ever.You and your staff were wonderful and (read)

Published on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
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Hidden Dunes Becomes Official Firewise Community

Yesterday was a very special day for the team and homeowners at Hidden Dunes Beach & Tennis Resort in Miramar Beach , Florida. The group was joined by representatives from the Florida Forest Service and the South Walton Fire District to receive their plaque as the first official Firewise Community in South Walton, Florida. (read)

Published on Friday, October 12, 2012
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Hidden Dunes Tennis Center Ranked Among Top in Nation

We're delighted to announce that Hidden Dunes Beach & Tennis Resort in Destin, FL ranked among the top 50 tennis resorts in the nation according to Tennis Resort Online . The online magazine asked vacationers to assess the nation's resorts in more than 20 categories. The categories included all aspects of the tennis (read)

Published on Tuesday, May 15, 2012
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Renee Broxson Hired as Hidden Dunes Tennis Director

Some athletes are practically born into their sport of choice, taking up a love for the game soon after walking or beginning school, while others become aware of their skills in their teens. But Hidden Dunes Beach and Tennis Resort’s new director of tennis, Renee Broxson, did not even realize she had a passion and an aptitude for professional (read)

Published on Friday, September 16, 2011
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Tram driver enhances Hidden Dunes experience

One of the many amenities designed to provide owners and guests at Hidden Dunes Beach and Tennis Resort with the best possible stay is the complimentary seasonal tram service, which makes a 1.5 mile loop around the grounds from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. every summer. But for the resort’s main tram driver Joe Kelly, his job is not only to pick up (read)

Published on Wednesday, May 25, 2011
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Hidden Dunes ad in Times Square!

Hidden Dunes Resort was recently featured in Times Square! This 7,400 square foot digital board soars 23 stories into the sky and is seen by 1.5 million people per day! (read)

Published on Thursday, March 31, 2011
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Hidden Dunes Director of Tennis Celebrates 26 Years with the Resort

Newman-Dailey Resort Properties, Inc., the rental management company for Hidden Dunes Beach and Tennis Resort of Destin, Florida, announces that the director of tennis, Myke Loomis, is celebrating her 26th anniversary with the resort. Currently a member of the USPTA, Loomis played on the 2007 and 2008 USA Margaret Court Cup (Women’s 45) teams. (read)

Published on Friday, December 10, 2010
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Hidden Dunes Pro Phil Landauer Adds to USTA Titles

Phil Landauer has as many United States Tennis Association national championship trophies as there are days in a month, but perhaps the biggest thrill of his tennis career took place on foreign soil. Representing the United States at the Dubler Cup in Dublin, Ireland, Landauer and his three American teammates stood and listened as the Star Spangled (read)

Published on Wednesday, December 1, 2010