LGBTQ-friendly Businesses

PFLAG Niceville compiled a list of local LGBTQ-friendly businesses along the Emerald Coast. We sourced this information from posting a request on local LGBTQ Facebook groups.

For transparency, we asked respondents to include how they know a particular business is LGBTQ-friendly. We labeled each business with one of the following categories.

Owner/Manager Confirmed
Employee Confirmed
Customer Insight

Do you know of any LGBTQ-friendly businesses you support in Okaloosa county and surrounding counties? Please let us know! This includes all types of businesses -- from coffee shops to plumbers.

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Community Resources

Please see PFLAG Niceville's main resources page.

Safe Restroom Map

Safe Restrooms Map

Map of gender-neutral and trans-friendly restrooms in Northwest Florida
While restrooms listed are confirmed safe or neutral, the overall environment or staff at some locations may not always be inclusive. Please prioritize your safety when visiting.
To have a location added, please email kippy@pflagniceville.com.

Bars, Coffee, and Restaurants

Harbor Docks Restaurant
Destin, FL
Reference: Owner/Manager Confirmed

Red Lobster
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Reference: Employee Confirmed

Ruth's Chris Steak House
Destin, FL
Reference: Employee Confirmed

The Sound Cafe + Enlightened Studios
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Reference: Owner/Manager Confirmed

Splash Bar
Panama City Beach, FL
Reference: Owner/Manager Confirmed

Hotels

Holiday Inn Express and Suites
Crestview, FL (South I-10 location)
Reference: Owner/Manager Confirmed

Island Resort
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Reference: Owner/Manager Confirmed

Medical

Please see PFLAG Niceville's medical providers page.

Retail & Entertainment

American Eagle Outfitters (Silver Sands Outlets)
Destin, FL
Reference: Employee Confirmed
Dancing Canvas (makeup, face and body painting)
Niceville, FL
Reference: Owner/Manager Confirmed

GameMasters Guild
Crestview, FL
Reference: Owner/Manager Confirmed

J.Leon Gallery and Studio
Miramar Beach, FL
Reference: Owner/Manager Confirmed

Knitting Lessons and Classes
Text or call Melissa Thorner: 850-225-0987
Reference: Owner/Manager Confirmed
lululemon
Miramar Beach, FL
Reference: Owner/Manager Confirmed

Livid Lixi's Couture
Online and Valparaiso, FL
Reference: Owner/Manager Confirmed

The Porch Life
Crestview, FL
Reference: Owner/Manager Confirmed

Rollerworld of Crestview
Crestview, FL
Reference: Owner/Manager Confirmed

Roots Shoppe, LLC
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Reference: Owner/Manager Confirmed

Sunshine Shop 850
Pensacola, FL
Reference: Owner/Manager Confirmed

The Fun Connection
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Reference: Owner/Manager Confirmed

Services & More

ACE50 Media
Crestview, FL
Reference: Owner/Manager Confirmed

Best Price Tires and Brakes LLC
Crestview, FL
Reference: Customer Insight

Blue Door Consulting
Freeport, FL
Reference: Owner/Manager Confirmed

Cloud Level Photo
Crestview, FL
Reference: Customer Insight
Emerald Coast Films
Destin, FL
Wedding/Event Videography

Factory Cuts Barbershop
Crestview, FL
Reference: Owner/Manager Confirmed
Mills Heating & Air
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Reference: Owner/Manager Confirmed

My Safe Place Pet Rescue
Crestview, FL
Reference: Owner/Manager Confirmed

Panhandle Lawn Legends
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Reference: Owner/Manager Confirmed

Pop Art Barbershop & Lash Studio
Destin, FL
Reference: Owner/Manager Confirmed

The Salon Trinity
Miramar Beach, FL
Reference: Owner/Manager Confirmed

Save Our Cats & Kittens, Inc. (SOCKS)
Fort Walon Beach, FL
Reference: Customer Insight
Superior Home Improvements LLC
Fort Walon Beach, FL
Reference: Customer Insight
The Nail Bar
Crestview, FL
Reference: Customer Insight

Touch of Elegance Events by Nicole
Crestview,FL
Reference: Owner/Manager Confirmed

Moe's Mobile Paint Parties and Moe's Custom Tees & More

Crestview, FL

Moe Cohen - moe@pflagniceville.com

Divine Maids

Crestview, FL

Moe Cohen - moe@pflagniceville.com

Realtors

Realtor - Damon Green
Emerald Coast Region
Reference: Owner/Manager Confirmed
Realtor - Jennifer Hannigan
Coldwell Banker Realty
Reference: Owner/Manager Confirmed

Realtor - Beth Madrigal
LAH Real Estate at the Beach
Reference: Owner/Manager Confirmed

Realtor - Francisco Montes De Oca
MDO Homes
Reference: Owner/Manager Confirmed