Okaloosa Island

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

Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

3 out of 5
573 Santa Rosa Blvd, Fort Walton Beach, FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $176 per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
CA $176
CA $199 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
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! (1,818 reviews)
"Our 1BR King Suite Gulf View was clean and spacious. In the 2 years since staying here the room has been redone and upgraded very well with granite kitchen and stainless steel appliances and the bathroom with new shower as well. The mattress slept well. We were there for 1 week and all request were ..."

Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2025

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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $195 per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
CA $195
CA $270 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,751 reviews)
"Very nice, clean resort. Beautifully laid out. They do not have beach chairs/umbrellas included and it is very expensive to rent from 3rd party. Either take your own or better yet the resort invest in own and charge a bit more for the stay. Its sticker shock to pay 25$/person/day for beach chair ..."

Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2025

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $165 per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
CA $165
CA $225 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
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! (266 reviews)
"Rooms weren’t the cleanest but it was ok"

Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2025

Four Points by Sheraton Destin-Fort Walton Beach
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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! (223 reviews)
"It wws a great place to stay. Near the beach. The pool area was great. Parking was difficult to navigate only the first time but otherwise great. Our washer and dryer was broken but they did come once to get our laundry. The communication was the best part"

Reviewed on Aug. 15, 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! (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 Aug. 7, 2025

Island Echos 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 May 14, 2025

Azure 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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