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Okaloosa Island, Fort Walton Beach

4.6
#1 of 17 in Outdoors in Fort Walton Beach
Island · Beach
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Remote areas with sugary sand make Okaloosa Island popular with beach connoisseurs looking for an alternative to Destin. Along with quiet lodging, the island offers fine dining on a boardwalk with ocean views. The beach near the welcome center offers umbrella and chair rentals. Choose to start, finish, or center your holiday on a trip to Okaloosa Island by using our Fort Walton Beach road trip planning site.
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  • By Rachel C
    After a week staying in Miramar Beach for a conference, we decided to spend our last night in the area on Okaloosa Island (we stayed at the Island Resort at Fort Walton). The beach itself is nice... 
    After a week staying in Miramar Beach for a conference, we decided to spend our last night in the area on Okaloosa Island (we stayed at the Island Resort at Fort Walton). The beach itself is nice...  more »
  • By traveller20168
    Beautiful, stunning views, not as crowded as Destin or Panama City Beach. Wonderful experience. Beautiful sand. 
    Beautiful, stunning views, not as crowded as Destin or Panama City Beach. Wonderful experience. Beautiful sand.  more »
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