My original posting was before my November 2001 trip, spent entirely in Destin and South Walton. I'm returning in August, splitting my time between PCB and Destin.

I did hit many of the places you have noted. Red Bar (and Grayton Beach in general) was a lot of fun and anybody should put it on their "to do" list. For first timers, drive all the way into Grayton Beach. It is easy to think that you are just on a residential, old country road until you get to "downtown" Grayton beach (a couple of blocks long). Zoo Gallery acrosss from Red Bar is worth checking out also.

Had lunch at Harbor Docks but didn't check out the night scene there. Will try to this time (only two nights in Destin this time). Did enjoy Marina Cafe laidies night (dress to impress if you are a single man headed to it -- plenty of upscale single women attend).

Hogs Breath and AJ's are both fun. Prefer AJ's because it is on the water. Fudpuckers Destin has a younger crowd (I'm 36) but a good time and cool atmosphere.

Goal is to hit Governors Attic for a cigar and martinis this time.

Stayed at Hampton Inn last time so "home away from home" was Sky Bar. Great bar, great crowd, great employees, lots of fun.

The cool thing about PCB, South Walton, and Destin is that there is always more to do and see and more to explore. While only a couple days in Destin on this coming trip, I'll certainly be back. Especially since I can connect out of Las Vegas in Dallas for a non-stop to Destin, making the entire trip (including layover) last less than 6 hours.