Okaloosa Island Travel Guide
Fort Walton Beach
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Popular places to visit
Okaloosa Island Pier
Okaloosa Island Pier is just one of the places to see in Fort Walton Beach, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Wild Willy's Adventure Zone
You can take time to visit Wild Willy's Adventure Zone during your travels to Fort Walton Beach. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.
John Beasley Park
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, John Beasley Park might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Fort Walton Beach. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside or experience its entertainment choices.
Okaloosa Island Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Okaloosa Island Beach during your trip to Fort Walton Beach? Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Emerald Coast Science Center
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Emerald Coast Science Center during your travels in Fort Walton Beach. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Northwest Florida State College - Fort Walton Beach Campus
Explore the campus of Northwest Florida State College - Fort Walton Beach Campus during your visit to Fort Walton Beach. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its seafood restaurants.
Top hotels in Okaloosa Island
The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
Convenient location in terms of access to nearby places, unfortunately things closed relatively early during this season. Overall good stay would return
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin
Clean room. Beautiful view. Staff at Manatees (Kim) and Slow Wake (Holly and Abby) were incredibly friendly and helpful. Really enjoyed my stay.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach
Beautiful ocean views and direct beach access. The staff is friendly and helpful and they have fire pits in the evening.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach by IHG
The hotel was very nice, the outdoor pool was great. It was also a very nice temperature for January. The view was awesome. The room was a dated, with several items that needed attention. The shower definitely did not perform up to expectations. I will also add that you can find much nicer toilet ...
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Destin-Fort Walton Beach
Breakfast was good but there was no variety from day to day. Same options all the time. Pizza was very good from the bar! Bathroom in the room was very tiny and cramped. Some staff were very friendly and others were just mediocre. At times some staff seems very disorganized. Cleaning staff were very ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Waterscape Condominiums
The room was clean. Staff was pleasant and helpful. Parking was good. The pools and hot tubs were in good condition and fun. The walk down to the beach was short and the sand and water were amazing. The whole family had a blast! We would definitely return and recommend to anyone looking for a beach ...
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Okaloosa Island
Downtown Fort Walton Beach
If you're spending some time in Downtown Fort Walton Beach, Miracle Strip and Santa Rosa Sound are top sights worth seeing.
Elliot's Point
While visiting Elliot's Point, you might make a stop by sights like Choctawhatchee Bay and Santa Rosa Sound.
Beal Parkway
When in Beal Parkway, you can plan a visit to Miracle Strip and Okaloosa Island Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Ferry Park
While Ferry Park isn't home to many top sights, Wild Willy's Adventure Zone and Okaloosa Island Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Cinco Bayou
Travellers like the shopping in Cinco Bayou, and Beltway Shopping Center is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Seabreeze
While visiting Seabreeze, you might make a stop by sights like Emerald Coast Science Center and Miracle Strip.
