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Okaloosa Island, Fort Walton Beach

4.6
#1 of 16 in Outdoors in Fort Walton Beach
Island · Beach
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 angiewH7390ZG
    Pretty water. Restaurants close to walk to from the water. Rented a umbrella and chairs for three days.  more »
  • By LaurieannL
    We didn’t do much but walk the beach, which was surprisingly kind of crowded! Double red flag, but we didn’t bring our suits (the water is too cold).  more »
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