Okaloosa Island

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Okaloosa Island showing a sandy beach
Okaloosa Island
Okaloosa Island which includes a sandy beach and a sporting event
Okaloosa Island showing a sunset and a sandy beach
Okaloosa Island featuring signage

The perfect place for a romantic getaway or a family weekend retreat, this is an unforgettable shoreline delight.

When you first arrive in Okaloosa, remove your shoes and walk on the white beach sands. Stare out over bright blue water and the endless horizon. You will know instantly why people regularly escape cities to relax here with their families. Arrive ready to swim and stay for a peaceful nap on the uncrowded beach.

Play a round of beach volleyball on delightfully clean and soft sand. Hug a dolphin or make friends with a sea lion at the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park. Pick up speed on a rented Jet Ski from Fudpucker’s Water Sports. Whatever you usually do at the beach, Okaloosa will have it ready for you.

Meander back and forth along the Okaloosa Island Boardwalk. Set behind the mass of sunbathers on the shore, this walkway is filled with dining spots. Find fresh seafood, including abundant preparations of crab and shrimp.

Watch a bull buck off a cowboy at the Bulls on the Beach Rock n’ Roll Rodeo. Listen to a nationally renowned band play a show at The Swamp concert venue. Embark on the Boardwalk Beer Tour. The consolidated Okaloosa Island Boardwalk makes it convenient to wander from something you love to something that’s new.

Spend a quiet afternoon on the dock watching the tide and casting a line at the Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier. Rent a fishing pole and buy tackle and bait on the pier or bring your own equipment. Catches from this pier can get quite large, so be ready to deal with lots of fish.

Continue driving along the coast or sleep here for a night. Rent a vacation home facing the ocean, stay at a beach resort right on the water or find a hotel in nearby Fort Walton Beach. Get around on foot.

If you stay in Okaloosa for a few nights, you’ll be in good company. You may end up part of the group of people who return here every year for generations.

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

4 out of 5
Miracle Strip Parkway Southeast, 1500, Fort Walton Beach, FL
The price is €176 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
€176
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,741 reviews)
"Absolutely loved all the planned activities through out the day. The kids got to enjoy face painting, fire show, bubble party, DJ, balloon animals & game between 11am - 10pm on site. Convenient - able to order a whole pizza at the bar at 10pm. Downfall - the front desk didn’t tell us we had breakfast ..."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

3 out of 5
573 Santa Rosa Blvd, Fort Walton Beach, FL
The price is €140 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
€140
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,814 reviews)
"Older property, with two pools. Love the dining options outside the hotel. Hotel is very clean and right on the beach. Really biggest negative is the strange and very loud futuristic music on a loop they play at the pools. Everyone was complaining about it. But otherwise we really enjoyed our ..."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin
Four Points by Sheraton Destin-Fort Walton Beach

Four Points by Sheraton Destin-Fort Walton Beach

3 out of 5
1325 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL
The price is €151 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
€151
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (261 reviews)
"Everything was awesome"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Four Points by Sheraton Destin-Fort Walton Beach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Waterscape Condominiums

Waterscape Condominiums

3.5 out of 5
1110 Santa Rosa Blvd, Fort Walton Beach, FL
Stay at this 3.5-star beach condo in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Okaloosa Island Beach and HarborWalk ...
9/10 Wonderful! (220 reviews)
"Great property with plenty to do for both adults and kids.. Each unit is individual, so some are in better shape than others.. My only complaint with our unit, was that the outdoor furniture on the back patio overlooking the pool was a cheap plastic set. If we're paying the money we are for a unit ..."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Waterscape Condominiums
Azure Condominiums

Azure Condominiums

3.5 out of 5
1150 Santa Rosa Blvd, Fort Walton Beach, FL
Stay at this 3.5-star beach condo in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Okaloosa Island Beach and HarborWalk ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (20 reviews)
"Loved the beach access and walkable to Stewby's...delicious seafood right across the street."

Reviewed on 14 May 2025

Azure Condominiums
Island Echos Condominiums

Island Echos Condominiums

3.5 out of 5
676 Santa Rosa Blvd, Fort Walton Beach, FL
Stay at this 3.5-star beach condo in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (147 reviews)
"This was better than what I expected. Very quiet, clean, and close to the beach. We will definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Island Echos Condominiums
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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