Must-see shopping in Gulf Coast

  • Richard Bickel Photography

    Gulf Coast

    Bickel is a renowned photographer with credits in the The New York Times, Newsweek, Die Zeit and The Times (London) among others. He is particularly…

  • Sundog Books

    Gulf Coast

    Need a beach read? Or just a book in general? Sure you do. Head to this hip, indie book and music shop, which carries great literature, coffee-table…

  • Downtown Books & Purl

    Gulf Coast

    Need books? How about yarn? How about both? Well, you've found the right shop: an adorable, independent bookstore that happens to also include an entire…

  • Blue Giraffe

    Gulf Coast

    Part gift shop of quirky handmade goods, part gallery of local artists, part showcase of Gulf Coast authors, the Blue Giraffe is a good spot for a South…

  • Tin Shed

    Gulf Coast

    The Tin Shed really is that – a big shack with a corrugated roof, decorated with brightly painted nautical buoys and flags. Inside, you will find –…

  • Destin Commons

    Gulf Coast

    Yes, this is an enormous mall complex, but as outdoor mall complexes go, it's quite attractive, and an easy place to take the family if they need to lose…

  • Justin Gaffrey Gallery

    Gulf Coast

    Self-taught artist Justin Gaffrey is a Walton county treasure. His work mixes media and textures, and constantly challenges expectations. Catch his…

  • Silver Sands Outlets

    Gulf Coast

    More than 100 premium outlet stores make up this attractive and easy-to-wander shopping paradise with current and last-season brand-name items at heavily…

  • Pier Park

    Gulf Coast

    Popular with families, this sprawling outdoor mall and entertainment zone has endless chain stores for clothing, accessories and snack foods, and several…

  • Grady Market

    Gulf Coast

    Built in the late 1880s and rebuilt after a fire in 1900, this hulking brick space was originally a ship's chandlery and general store, as well as the…

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