From fun in the sun to rest and relaxation, Fort Walton Beach Florida has something for everyone. You'll find golf, fishing, family fun adventures, and let's not forget the sugar-white beaches that stretch for 24 miles along the Gulf coast. With an average 343 days of blue skies and sunshine, the Emerald Coast is truly a year-round vacation destination. It's no wonder that Southern Living awarded Fort Walton Beach Florida as the "number one beach town of the south"!
Whether you fill your days with fun and adventure or kick back and wallow in the sand and surf, you can do it all here. With too many to list here, I put together a short list of some of best of Fort Walton Beach Florida:
- Golfers will welcome variety and challenge among the 1080 fairways that Fort Walton Beach has to offer.
- Families will love Pleasure Island water park and the Heritage Museum and Cultural Center museum complex, offering a glimpse of Fort Walton's past from 12,000 BC to the 1050s.
- Gulfarium, the country's second oldest marine park is home to dolphin and sea lion shows plus numerous exhibits showcasing the denizens of the sea.
- Okaloosa Island offers miles and miles of sugar-white beach along the emerald waters of the Gulf.
- For all of you anglers, you'll find some "reel deals" among Florida's largest charter fishing boat fleet.
After all of that fun in the sun, you'll need to re-energize with some of the best seafood served on the Gulf coast. Gulf-front dining serves up only the freshest catch-of-the-day at a nearby beachside bistro. Imagine watching sun melt into the Gulf while sinking your teeth into the most succulent of seafood dishes. After dinner, head over to the Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island and catch a few bands at the local clubs.
Need a place to stay? Fort Walton Beach Florida offers accommodations to suit every taste and budget from luxury condos on the Gulf, to quaint B&Bs, to budget-minded hotels.
Whether you're traveling with your significant other, your family, or a bunch of golf or fishing buddies, Fort Walton Beach Florida offers something for everyone.
