Okaloosa Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Okaloosa Island featuring a sandy beach
Okaloosa Island
Okaloosa Island which includes a sandy beach and a sporting event
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 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 ₹12,375 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
₹12,375
₹17,124 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,676 reviews)

Reviewed on 22 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 ₹14,096 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
₹14,096
₹15,928 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,770 reviews)
"Ac has a bit of a weird smell but you get over in 2 minutes"

Reviewed on 23 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 ₹16,058 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
₹16,058
₹18,668 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,016 reviews)
Great family experience!
"We had such a great time as a family. From start to finish, the hotel was very nice, clean, staff very friendly, the amenities were great. Plus it is out of the traffic of Destin, but close enough to uber to everything. We also loved going to the Okaloosa Pier and the views were great. We would definitely ..."

Reviewed on 20 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 Wi-Fi, 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 Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the property condition in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (145 reviews)
"Amazing!"

Reviewed on 18 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, FL
Stay at this 3.5-star beach condo in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, in-room washers/dryers and an in-room coffee maker. 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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