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.
Expand a section below to view LGBTQ-friendly businesses!
Community Resources
Please see PFLAG Niceville's main resources page.
Safe Restroom 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 ConfirmedDancing 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 Confirmedlululemon
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 InsightEmerald Coast Films
Destin, FL
Wedding/Event Videography
Factory Cuts Barbershop
Crestview, FL
Reference: Owner/Manager ConfirmedMills 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 InsightSuperior Home Improvements LLC
Fort Walon Beach, FL
Reference: Customer InsightThe Nail Bar
Crestview, FL
Reference: Customer Insight
Touch of Elegance Events by Nicole
Crestview,FL
Reference: Owner/Manager Confirmed
Crestview, FL
Moe Cohen - moe@pflagniceville.com
Crestview, FL
Moe Cohen - moe@pflagniceville.com
Realtors
Realtor - Damon Green
Emerald Coast Region
Reference: Owner/Manager ConfirmedRealtor - 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