Posted on 7/3/2010By the Ocean Reef Editorial Team
Destin has earned a reputation as being a premier Luxury shopping Destination. Ocean Reef features Vacation Rentals in Destin and the surrounding areas along the Gulf Coast. One of the newest shopping centers in Northwest Florida is Grand Boulevard.
Grand Boulevard is hard to miss with the giant lighted Royal Palm trees, gorgeous landscaping and row of chic shops. With a trendy feel and upscale ambiance, Grand Boulevard is a must visit Destin Shopping center. Just a few of the retail shops include Tommy Bahamas, Brooks Brothers, Billabong, Chicos, Coldwater Creek, Orvis Company, and Victoria's Secret. There are also locally owned stores and art galleries which include Magnolia House, Fusion Art Glass, and a gallery by award-winning artist, Donna Burgess.
The dining selections at Grand Boulevard are abundant with restaurants including P F Changs for gourmet Chinese; Tommy Bahama's for Tropical Cuisine in a gracious, colonial setting; Flemings Steakhouse & Wine bar for prime beef; Cantina Laredo with both indoor and outdoor dining for Gourmet Mexican Food; Mitchell's Fish Market for fresh, flavorful seafood; Johnny Rockets for a fifties type Hamburger joint; and Kilwin's Chocolates for homemade Ice Cream, Chocolates, and Fudge.
The center of Grand Boulevard has a landscaped green with an interactive Waterfall and Multiple Fountains. Known as Grand Park, it provides a wonderful setting for the numerous Art shows, Outdoor Concerts, Charity Events, and an Antique Auto Show which go on throughout the year. The latest entertainment introduced to make your shopping experience more enjoyable is the arrival of Le Grand Cirque. This acrobatic, aerial, and entertaining extravaganza has broken attendance records on a worldwide tour. The Las Vegas style show goes throughout the summer under air-conditioned Circus Tents right off the park and is the talk of the town!
Plan your trip to Destin and see firsthand why our sleepy fishing village has grown into one of the most sought after shopping and beach destination in the US. Experience Grand Boulevard and the best of what Destin and the Gulf Coast have to offer with Ocean Reef. Offering a variety of rentals in Destin, Ocean Reef features both homes and condos ranging in size from 1 to 10 bedrooms.
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