Miramar Beach · Sandestin · Bayside village
Village of Baytowne Wharf
A free, walkable village on Choctawhatchee Bay inside Sandestin, with shops, restaurants, free Wednesday concerts and a zipline over the lagoon.
Free to walk in and free to park. Shops and attractions set their own hours, and the Adventure Zone and carousel are closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Details checked October 2026
Type
Shopping and dining village
Shops, dining, events, activities
Admission
Free
Activities priced separately
Hours
Varies by merchant
Adventure Zone Wed–Sun
Time needed
2 to 4 hours
Our estimate for an evening
Parking
Free garage
Cars only; no RVs or trailers
Pets
Dogs welcome
On a leash; clean up after
What you’ll see
A walkable bayside village with free concerts and a zipline
Baytowne Wharf is the shopping, dining and events village inside Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, on Choctawhatchee Bay. Walking in, parking and most events cost nothing; you pay for food, shops and the activities.
Photo: Binion on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Start here
The lagoon and the village streets
The village wraps around a lagoon crossed by boardwalk bridges, with more than 12 restaurants, 15 shops and several nightlife spots. Guests can fish the lagoon on a catch-and-release basis, with bait sold at the Baytowne Marina.
RV tip: leashed dogs are welcome throughout the village, and there are waste stations along the way. Coolers aren’t allowed at the concerts.
More to see
- Baytowne Adventure ZoneA zipline over the lagoon ($30), the SkyTrail Ropes Course ($25) and a bungy trampoline ($19), plus smaller climbs for kids. Open Wednesday to Sunday.
- Wednesday night concertsFree shows from 7 to 9 p.m. on the Events Plaza Stage, March through October, with holiday concerts in December. Bring a blanket or lawn chair.
- Baytowne CarouselRace cars, dragons, zebras and reindeer with lights and music. Open Wednesday to Sunday, weather permitting.
- Rainy-day optionsBlast Arcade and Laser Maze has more than 60 games, and Cloak and Dagger runs an escape room in the village.
Why go
An easy evening out from the Miramar Beach parks
Baytowne Wharf sits on Choctawhatchee Bay inside Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, about eight miles east of Destin. The village calls itself the “heart and soul” of Sandestin, and its free events calendar is the main reason to go.
For RVers, it’s close to camp: about 7 minutes from Camping on the Gulf and 10 minutes from Geronimo RV Park. It works best as an evening trip in the tow vehicle, because Sandestin’s terms bar RVs, campers and trailers of any kind from parking on resort premises.
Late October is busy. The Haunted Courtyard runs through October 31, the last Wednesday concert is October 28, and Trick or Treat Street ends with fireworks at 8 p.m. on Halloween. The village posted no storm closure after Hurricane Isaias as of October 24.
Photo: Dallas Epperson on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Why it made our list
- Free to enter and free to park
- Free Wednesday concerts, March to October
- Leashed dogs welcome
- Zipline and ropes course over the lagoon
- About 7 minutes from Camping on the Gulf
For RVers
Planning a Baytowne evening from your RV
The practical stuff we wished someone had told us before we pulled in.
Leave the rig at camp
Sandestin’s terms prohibit RVs, campers, buses and trailers of any kind from parking on resort premises. Drive over in the tow vehicle and use the free garage.
Parking is free
The village has a free public garage and several overflow lots, with a shuttle from the lots in summer and for big events. Valet is first come, first served.
Bring the dog
Dogs are welcome on a leash, and owners must clean up. Waste stations are spread through the village.
Leave the golf cart too
Golf carts not registered with the Sandestin owners’ association are prohibited on resort premises, so a cart from your campsite can’t come in.
What visitors say about Village of Baytowne Wharf
The visitor report card
We don’t copy other sites’ reviews, but the published scores are worth reading together. Scores checked October 24, 2026.
Discover the Heart and Soul of Sandestin
The Village of Baytowne Wharf · baytownewharf.com
What visitors often mention
What the village’s own pages highlight
Free concertsAdventure ZoneDog friendly
Google lists Baytowne as a hotel and shows no review topics for it, so these come from the village’s FAQ and activities pages instead. Checked October 24, 2026.
What the activities cost
From the village activities page. Walking around the village is free.
Good to know
EntryFree open to the public
ParkingFree garage and lots
Wednesday concertsFree March to October
Smaller Adventure Zone climbsCoconut Climb $13Monkey Trail $13Chipping $12
Prices from the Village of Baytowne Wharf activities and FAQ pages, checked October 24, 2026. The village says merchant hours and prices can change.
Know before you go
Plan your visit
Village of Baytowne Wharf
- Address9300 Baytowne Wharf Blvd, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
- HoursVaries by merchant
Adventure Zone Wed–Sun - Phone(850) 267-8180
- ActivitiesAdventure Zone: Wed–Fri 3–8 p.m., Sat–Sun noon–8 p.m.; zipline 4–8 p.m.
- VillageNo general hours are posted; each restaurant and shop sets its own.
- ParkingFree garage and lots for cars. RVs, campers and trailers aren’t allowed on resort premises.
The Adventure Zone and carousel are closed Mondays and Tuesdays, and open attractions can vary with weather.
Where to stay nearby
RV parks near Village of Baytowne Wharf
These are the Miramar Beach parks we’ve written up. All three are about 10 minutes or less from the village along US-98.
Camping on the Gulf
Beachfront campground in Miramar Beach with a row of sites right on the sand.
Destin RV Beach Resort
Private resort in Miramar Beach with palm-lined RV sites.
Geronimo RV Park
Small private park in Miramar Beach, with sites under live oaks near the Gulf-front condos.
Helpful answers
Frequently asked questions
The questions RVers ask most before pulling in.
Free entry · free parking
Heading to Baytowne tonight?
Take the tow vehicle, not the rig, check the events calendar, and bring a lawn chair on concert nights.
Thank you to the people behind these photos and this video. Please support them by giving their work a look. Photos: Binion and Dallas Epperson via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0); the images were resized. Video: Along The Emerald Coast on YouTube. Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.
Disclaimer
RV-Roundup is an independent, community-based resource created to help RV travelers and to support and promote the places we feature. RV-Roundup is not owned by, operated by, or officially affiliated with Village of Baytowne Wharf unless otherwise stated.
The information on this page was prepared using the most current details available at the time of publication, including the village’s published materials and publicly available sources. Hours, pricing, rules and other details are set by the village and may change at any time without notice. Before you travel, please confirm all details directly with Village of Baytowne Wharf at baytownewharf.com or (850) 267-8180. RV-Roundup is not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes made after publication.
We will always do our best to keep this page up to date. Thank you to everyone who contributes; we truly appreciate your help and support.