Okaloosa Island

Travel Guide

Okaloosa Island featuring a sandy beach
Okaloosa Island
Okaloosa Island which includes a beach and a sporting event
Okaloosa Island featuring a beach and a sunset
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 holiday 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 RM716 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
RM716
RM966 total
10 Aug - 11 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! (2,704 reviews)
"Easy access to the beach. Nice pool. Live music was nice."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 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 RM637 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
RM637
RM720 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
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! (1,792 reviews)
"Elevator was broken when we got there and the card machine was too Had to walk up and down 7 flights of stairs to see my my daughters families. Other than that tge stay was fine. The food in the restaurant could use a bit more flavors but very big portions for the price."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin
Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach

3 out of 5
1297 Miracle Strip PKWY SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL
The price is RM757 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
RM757
RM880 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,029 reviews)
"Loved my stay and the surrounding area"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Ft. 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! (215 reviews)
"Awesome place for family of any age to enjoy!!"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Waterscape 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! (146 reviews)
"Great trip. Rooms are spacious and clean. Property is well cared for. Will be coming back."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Island Echos Condominiums
Sea Oats by Southern Vacation Rentals

Sea Oats by Southern Vacation Rentals

3.5 out of 5
Fort Walton Beach
Stay at this 3.5-star beach condo in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, in-room washers/dryers, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Okaloosa ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (21 reviews)
"Nice place very happy to come back"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Sea Oats by Southern Vacation Rentals
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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