Monday, April 12, 2010

Afternoon At Seaside, Florida ~ Save a day for a visit here when you're in Destin!

Seaside is an enchanting little town located just a few miles east of Destin.  It's a fun & whimsical place to explore.  Be sure to save a day while you're in Destin to visit.  It has some quaint restaurants & interesting shops.


As most of you know Jim Carey's, "The Truman Show" 
was filmed here.


Colorful bikes..... Everyone rides their bike here.


 Miniature Post Office
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Seaside is cited as an example of successful implementation of New Urbanism.  Time magazine has called it "the most astounding design achievement of its era". It has been used as a model for other new urbanist developments in the US & abroad.                                      
Cupcakes ~ Clever use of Airstreams for concessions
Raw & Juicy ~ juice bar

 Fruit Cocktail ?
Satisfy your sweet tooth at Queen Bee Cupcakes.
 Airstream with a grass skirt

 Of course, one of my favs!           
Yummy!  B-B-Q Barefoot!
 
  Pet friendly!  They actually keep water bowls here for pets.

 Coolin' off with a snow cone
How long has it been since you've seen one of these?
 Entrance to open air market
 This way to the beach......
 Ahhhhh........perfect beach day!
 Pristine beaches
 Sugar white beaches & azure blue water
 Dunes
 They're not afraid of color here.
 Kayaks for rent
 This ice cream cone is almost as big as the post office.
 Al fresco dining or nap time for some folks
Miniature bank
Sundog Books my favorite book store
Wild rosemary grows EVERYWHERE here!


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