A new restaurant with a surf shack vibe, Surf Hut is located directly on the Gulf of Mexico. They specialize in seafood, ribs and oysters. Sip a “Loopy Lifeguard” from the bar while the little grommets play in the sand, or grab a table in Surf Hut’s open air dining room.

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