Destin's Best Beach Coffee Shop
The Bad Ass Coffee Company was a welcome addition to the area a few years ago during the real estate boom and is an iconic experience for a Destin Florida Beach Vacation.
As the name implies, Bad Ass Coffee Company is a unique brand of gourmet coffee that appeals to everyone from java addicts to just casual customers with a sense of humor. The bold name of the company and it's colorful presence on Scenic highway 98 draw in the curious, the hungry and the thirsty!
Offering 100% Hawaiian coffee beans fresh ground and brewed all day, every day, the cafe also has tasty edibles for breakfast or a light lunch.
Discover the Bad Ass Coffee Company culture - located in Frangista Beach
1708 Scenic Gulf Drive,
Suite A
Destin (Miramar Beach), FL 32550
(850) 269-3997 - Phone
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posted by Sandcastle Escapes at 7:41 AM
Annual Best Of Emerald Coast Celebration
Annual Best Of Emerald Coast Celebration
Meet this year’s winners who were voted Best Of by the readers of Emerald Coast Magazine at the 2008 Best of the Emerald Coast event on October 18, from 6 – 10:30 p.m. Winners will be on display along the main street of Destin Commons showing everything from best restaurants, to best retailers, appetizer, dessert, businesses, doctors, photographer, art gallery, band, place to be seen and many more categories.
“This is our annual reveal of the much anticipated Best Of winners,” according to Brian Rowland, publisher of Emerald Coast Magazine. “We are proud that this event enables the opportunity to give back to the community. The Destin Family YMCA is the charity beneficiary of funds raised throughout the evening.”
Though Destin Commons has been voted Best Shopping complex since its opening five years ago, that category was not included this year because the center will be rolling out the red carpet as the event venue host for the proud winners to show off their goods and services.
A record fourteen stores and businesses at Destin Commons won individual ‘Best Of’ rankings. The center’s winners are: Aldo, men’s shoes; Bass Pro Shops, sporting goods store; Bluepoint Fish Club, happy hour; Coldstone Creamery, ice cream; Dougherty & Chavez, architect; Eye Gallery, eyeglass store, Hugs and Hissyfits, children’s clothing store, Learning Express, toy store; Private Gallery, women’s accessories; Specialty Building Maintenance, janitorial service; Starbucks, coffee; The Zoo Gallery, gift shop; Victoria’s Secret, intimate apparel; and Zoe’s Kitchen for casual dining.
The Best of the Emerald Coast celebration is open to the public, includes many food samplings, beer and wine from the winning restaurants, a large silent auction, special 50/50 raffle, music and live entertainment by Miles From Cold Train. Admission is $25 per person for advance tickets and $35 day of the event. All proceeds benefit the Destin Family YMCA. Tickets can be purchased at the entry in Destin Commons on the evening of the event, or prior to from the Destin Family YMCA, and online at www.ecymca.org. For more information, contact Carolyn Folley at (850) 837-8440.
Meet this year’s winners who were voted Best Of by the readers of Emerald Coast Magazine at the 2008 Best of the Emerald Coast event on October 18, from 6 – 10:30 p.m. Winners will be on display along the main street of Destin Commons showing everything from best restaurants, to best retailers, appetizer, dessert, businesses, doctors, photographer, art gallery, band, place to be seen and many more categories.
“This is our annual reveal of the much anticipated Best Of winners,” according to Brian Rowland, publisher of Emerald Coast Magazine. “We are proud that this event enables the opportunity to give back to the community. The Destin Family YMCA is the charity beneficiary of funds raised throughout the evening.”
Though Destin Commons has been voted Best Shopping complex since its opening five years ago, that category was not included this year because the center will be rolling out the red carpet as the event venue host for the proud winners to show off their goods and services.
A record fourteen stores and businesses at Destin Commons won individual ‘Best Of’ rankings. The center’s winners are: Aldo, men’s shoes; Bass Pro Shops, sporting goods store; Bluepoint Fish Club, happy hour; Coldstone Creamery, ice cream; Dougherty & Chavez, architect; Eye Gallery, eyeglass store, Hugs and Hissyfits, children’s clothing store, Learning Express, toy store; Private Gallery, women’s accessories; Specialty Building Maintenance, janitorial service; Starbucks, coffee; The Zoo Gallery, gift shop; Victoria’s Secret, intimate apparel; and Zoe’s Kitchen for casual dining.
The Best of the Emerald Coast celebration is open to the public, includes many food samplings, beer and wine from the winning restaurants, a large silent auction, special 50/50 raffle, music and live entertainment by Miles From Cold Train. Admission is $25 per person for advance tickets and $35 day of the event. All proceeds benefit the Destin Family YMCA. Tickets can be purchased at the entry in Destin Commons on the evening of the event, or prior to from the Destin Family YMCA, and online at www.ecymca.org. For more information, contact Carolyn Folley at (850) 837-8440.
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posted by Sandcastle Escapes at 2:05 PM
Beach Castle
Great Gulf Views with Community pool!
Spectacular Gulf views, the soothing sound of crashing surf, two master king suites, 42" and 50” HD Plasma TVs, two sets of washer/dryers, over 4000 square feet of living space and every imaginable amenity...Beach Castle has it all. Beach Castle is a 5 bedroom 5 bath home with accomodations for up to 22 located directly across the street from the Gulf in the prestigious Crystal Shores subdivision. The Castle's new owners have completed a major renovation, and you are sure to be pleased with the result.
A paved brick drive leads to Beach Castle's front door with ample parking. Bring your jet skis and park them in our garage – this is one of the few homes where you can bring your skis and not get in trouble with the association rules. In the garage is the first set of washer/dryers in the house for ease of clothes washing with large groups.
The front courtyard is the spot for hosting a boil of the regions famous shrimp, freshly caught, at one of the three nearby fish markets. We provide the pot, burner and recipe; you get the shrimp and seasonings. Good food is a way of life at the Castle, with a new Weber Charcoal grill, our 100 quart shrimp pot and burner and heavy duty stainless cookware in a kitchen well outfitted for whatever the chef in your group can dream up.
The Castle's owners are a young family who live there most of the year... if you have young children or grandchildren coming on vacation with you this is a safe, friendly place to be. Covered outlets, a high chair, a crib, a swing and a rocker are provided for guests to use. The security system even lets you know when outside doors and windows are opened. This helps make the vacation a truly relaxing one for families who stay with us.
For the Kids:The location and amenities of the Beach Castle are perfect. You can watch the dolphins frolic in the surf from our decks, or take a few steps to the white sand beaches Destin is famous for. Onsite we have a PS2, board games, books, TV, DVD, and VHS. Within walking distance are a variety of things to do: a brand new movie theater (with stadium seating), a playground on the beach, shops galore and even a bowling alley are all accessible by foot.
For the Parents:High end appointments, private places to talk and read, open decks overlooking the ocean, space to lounge and party, serious cooking equipment both inside and out, proximity to all kinds of entertainment and ample parking. Walk to everything you need for your vacation – from Williams Sonoma to Bass Pro Shops, this area has it all. Sports bars, restaurants, shopping a few blocks away – Beach Castle is perfectly located for the entire family.
The First Foor:The Castle's front foyer leads to a beautifully appointed living room with a 42" plasma TV, a library of books and the first of our three fireplaces. Beach Castle's large kitchen includes a complete suite of Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances. Bring your best wines – our built in wine cooler will hold 5 cases of red and white – just enough for the family! The kitchen also has a cooking island with pop-up downdraft, built in Microwave, Convection oven and Warming Drawer for a top of the line cooking experience. Appliances simply do not get any better than this. We finish the kitchen off with heavyweight stainless pots and pans, an eat-in breakfast area and a full laundry room (this is the second washer/dryer in the house). In addition, there is a wall mounted LCD TV with built in DVD player, perfect for entertaining the kids while you cook dinner for the crew. The kitchen leads to Beach Castle's formal dining room and a massive crystal chandelier, perfect for elegant entertaining with large windows overlooking the tropical courtyard. For those who don't like to climb stairs, there is a spacious beautifully decorated Queen suite with great ocean views off the Family room. This suite, like each of the Castle's bedrooms, has its own private bath. Finally, large French doors in the family room, dining room and bedroom lead to our courtyard, surrounded by tropical landscaping.
The Second Floor:Climb the turret to the second floor kid's room with three sets of bunks (Double on bottom twin on top), TV, DVD, a full private bath and great ocean views. The landing then opens into the first of Beach Castle's two large master suites. Luxurious accommodations include a fireside seating area and a sumptuous king bed. This incredibly romantic room also has a library of books, a TV, a DVD player, a separate reading area, a gigantic master bath with double vanity, and a Jacuzzi tub. Three sets of French doors open to a private deck with breathtaking views of the Gulf.
The Third Floor:Climb the tower to Beach Castle's third-floor master suite. Nicknamed “The Jungle Room”, you are sure to be one of the most popular spots in the house. You’ll be torn between watching your 50” high definition plasma TV, or looking out of this spectacular room at the best views in the house. The king bed has incredible views of the Gulf, our third fireplace, an in room wet bar and large screen home theater with surround sound. After a long day on the beach, mix drinks at the suite's wet bar and step out on the private third-floor balcony where you can relax with pleasant conversation and magnificent Gulf views. A huge sectional sofa does double duty as a gathering place and then opens to reveal a queen pullout couch for sleeping.
The Carriage HouseThe last refuge at Beach castle is located in the carriage house. Walk through "Pirate's Alley" to the carriage house private entry. On the way, the private outdoor shower is perfect for rinsing off from the beach or washing the chlorine off from our community pool located just a few steps away. The Carriage House is perfect for a family of 4, with a queen bed and a trundle bed for the kids, a kitchenette, full bath a views from your private deck.
Treat yourself like royalty at the Beach Castle...every year.
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Spectacular Gulf views, the soothing sound of crashing surf, two master king suites, 42" and 50” HD Plasma TVs, two sets of washer/dryers, over 4000 square feet of living space and every imaginable amenity...Beach Castle has it all. Beach Castle is a 5 bedroom 5 bath home with accomodations for up to 22 located directly across the street from the Gulf in the prestigious Crystal Shores subdivision. The Castle's new owners have completed a major renovation, and you are sure to be pleased with the result.
A paved brick drive leads to Beach Castle's front door with ample parking. Bring your jet skis and park them in our garage – this is one of the few homes where you can bring your skis and not get in trouble with the association rules. In the garage is the first set of washer/dryers in the house for ease of clothes washing with large groups.
The front courtyard is the spot for hosting a boil of the regions famous shrimp, freshly caught, at one of the three nearby fish markets. We provide the pot, burner and recipe; you get the shrimp and seasonings. Good food is a way of life at the Castle, with a new Weber Charcoal grill, our 100 quart shrimp pot and burner and heavy duty stainless cookware in a kitchen well outfitted for whatever the chef in your group can dream up.
The Castle's owners are a young family who live there most of the year... if you have young children or grandchildren coming on vacation with you this is a safe, friendly place to be. Covered outlets, a high chair, a crib, a swing and a rocker are provided for guests to use. The security system even lets you know when outside doors and windows are opened. This helps make the vacation a truly relaxing one for families who stay with us.
For the Kids:The location and amenities of the Beach Castle are perfect. You can watch the dolphins frolic in the surf from our decks, or take a few steps to the white sand beaches Destin is famous for. Onsite we have a PS2, board games, books, TV, DVD, and VHS. Within walking distance are a variety of things to do: a brand new movie theater (with stadium seating), a playground on the beach, shops galore and even a bowling alley are all accessible by foot.
For the Parents:High end appointments, private places to talk and read, open decks overlooking the ocean, space to lounge and party, serious cooking equipment both inside and out, proximity to all kinds of entertainment and ample parking. Walk to everything you need for your vacation – from Williams Sonoma to Bass Pro Shops, this area has it all. Sports bars, restaurants, shopping a few blocks away – Beach Castle is perfectly located for the entire family.
The First Foor:The Castle's front foyer leads to a beautifully appointed living room with a 42" plasma TV, a library of books and the first of our three fireplaces. Beach Castle's large kitchen includes a complete suite of Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances. Bring your best wines – our built in wine cooler will hold 5 cases of red and white – just enough for the family! The kitchen also has a cooking island with pop-up downdraft, built in Microwave, Convection oven and Warming Drawer for a top of the line cooking experience. Appliances simply do not get any better than this. We finish the kitchen off with heavyweight stainless pots and pans, an eat-in breakfast area and a full laundry room (this is the second washer/dryer in the house). In addition, there is a wall mounted LCD TV with built in DVD player, perfect for entertaining the kids while you cook dinner for the crew. The kitchen leads to Beach Castle's formal dining room and a massive crystal chandelier, perfect for elegant entertaining with large windows overlooking the tropical courtyard. For those who don't like to climb stairs, there is a spacious beautifully decorated Queen suite with great ocean views off the Family room. This suite, like each of the Castle's bedrooms, has its own private bath. Finally, large French doors in the family room, dining room and bedroom lead to our courtyard, surrounded by tropical landscaping.
The Second Floor:Climb the turret to the second floor kid's room with three sets of bunks (Double on bottom twin on top), TV, DVD, a full private bath and great ocean views. The landing then opens into the first of Beach Castle's two large master suites. Luxurious accommodations include a fireside seating area and a sumptuous king bed. This incredibly romantic room also has a library of books, a TV, a DVD player, a separate reading area, a gigantic master bath with double vanity, and a Jacuzzi tub. Three sets of French doors open to a private deck with breathtaking views of the Gulf.
The Third Floor:Climb the tower to Beach Castle's third-floor master suite. Nicknamed “The Jungle Room”, you are sure to be one of the most popular spots in the house. You’ll be torn between watching your 50” high definition plasma TV, or looking out of this spectacular room at the best views in the house. The king bed has incredible views of the Gulf, our third fireplace, an in room wet bar and large screen home theater with surround sound. After a long day on the beach, mix drinks at the suite's wet bar and step out on the private third-floor balcony where you can relax with pleasant conversation and magnificent Gulf views. A huge sectional sofa does double duty as a gathering place and then opens to reveal a queen pullout couch for sleeping.
The Carriage HouseThe last refuge at Beach castle is located in the carriage house. Walk through "Pirate's Alley" to the carriage house private entry. On the way, the private outdoor shower is perfect for rinsing off from the beach or washing the chlorine off from our community pool located just a few steps away. The Carriage House is perfect for a family of 4, with a queen bed and a trundle bed for the kids, a kitchenette, full bath a views from your private deck.
Treat yourself like royalty at the Beach Castle...every year.
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Labels: Destin Florida Vacation Rental
posted by Sandcastle Escapes at 8:06 AM
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