The center of any beach vacation is none other than the beach itself. That’s why Fort Walton Beach is the most sought after beach vacation spot in Florida. Along Florida’s upper Gulf Coast, also known as the Emerald Coast, vacationers enjoy the whitest sand and cleanest water found in North America. Okaloosa Island, located within Fort Walton Beach, Fl. is between Destin and Navarre. This unique island setting offers privacy as well as access to fun and activities. This is where your family will find the perfect and unforgettable vacation experience.
Fort Walton Beach and Okaloosa Island Resorts are located six miles west of Destin, Florida and Holiday Isle. On Okaloosa Island, sugar white beaches stretch for miles along the emerald green waters of this beautiful coastline. Travelers make the trek from around the world to take in these stunning sights, but this island getaway offers more than just a white-sand beach. Here, you will find yourself surrounded by a family atmosphere with many activities for parents and children. Attractions such as bungee jumping, water parks, sailing tours, go karts, putt-putt and much more can be found nearby within a short drive throughout the Fort Walton Beach area. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can take off on a jet ski or go parasailing over the Costa Smeralda. Do you love to fish? Then you’ll want to charter a half or full day of deep sea fishing on one of the world famous fishing fleets in the area. This is the luckiest fishing village in the world, by the way.
Maybe you just want to get away from it all. Each resort has a private beach for your enjoyment. Beach chairs and umbrellas are available for rent and are included in many Fort Walton Beach vacation packages. Nearly all of the resorts here have ocean views, and most have ocean or beachfront views from a private balcony. Many resorts also offer on-site tennis and golf packages. There is transportation to and from most of the tourist centers, shopping centers, supermarkets and medical facilities are also close by.
Do you like to go shopping? Vacationing along this “emerald coast” puts you in the mix of dozens of local malls. Silver Sands and Destin Commons, among others, are good for a day or night of outdoor retail shopping. Kids will enjoy the courtyard water fountain (bring a bathing suit) as well as the train ride through the streets of the open-air mall. Adults and teens alike will shop for hours at top designer brand stores including American Eagle, Banana Republic, Hollister Co., Bass Pro Shops and many more.
After a day of fun in the sun, you may want to enjoy one of Fort Walton Beach’s seafood restaurants. Many of these are on the pier with an atmosphere that cannot be found anywhere else. Fort Walton Beach is the best choice for alfresco sunset dining along the Emerald Coast. Dine on the Destin Harbor and watch the fishing boats arrive after a day at sea. After dinner, you can walk the Destin docks and watch the day’s catch being cleaned and boats being prepared for the next sailing. Whatever your tastes, our Fort Walton Beach condos for rent are sure to please.
