Welcome to Okaloosa Island!
Food scene
Chill local restaurant for fresh caught seafood and a quick meal.
155 locals recommend
Stewby's Seafood Shanty
235 Santa Rosa BlvdChill local restaurant for fresh caught seafood and a quick meal.
A busy place, but good food with outdoor seating and views of the gulf.
59 locals recommend
Crab Trap, Fort Walton Beach
1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEA busy place, but good food with outdoor seating and views of the gulf.
It might not look like much, but this neighborhood brewpub has good beer and bar food.
32 locals recommend
Props Brewery & Grill
255 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEIt might not look like much, but this neighborhood brewpub has good beer and bar food.
The Cowhead
184 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEMilkshakes, fries and breakfast! What a combo. Best shakes in town.
Fun place with pool tables, couches, a waterside deck, and amazing pizza. Gluten free pizza available.
47 locals recommend
FUBAR Pizza Bar
114 Amberjack DrFun place with pool tables, couches, a waterside deck, and amazing pizza. Gluten free pizza available.
Asiago's Skillet
110 Amberjack DrLocal breakfast joint. Great stop for your last morning in town.
I think the name explains it all! Who can pass up a freshly cooked donut.
7 locals recommend
Okaloosa Donuts
29D Miracle Strip Pkwy SWI think the name explains it all! Who can pass up a freshly cooked donut.
Maas Coffee
150 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEBest coffee in town, either brewed or beans to go.
Attractions
Wild Willy's Adventure Zone
1306 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEFun for the family!
Gulfarium Gift Shop
1010 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEExperience marine animals.
Two 18-hole courses are available. $3 per adult, per course. $1.50 per child, per course. Really good value attraction. So for one adult, it would be $6 to play both courses.
Check hours online before you go!
43 locals recommend
Goofy Golf
401 Eglin Pkwy NETwo 18-hole courses are available. $3 per adult, per course. $1.50 per child, per course. Really good value attraction. So for one adult, it would be $6 to play both courses.
Check hours online before you go!
Crab Island
Fun in the sun and calm, shallow water.
Big Kahuna'S station
Who doesn't love a water park in the summer...
Have a need for speed? Amusement park with go-karts, mini-golf, bumper cars & boats, kids' rides & arcade.
174 locals recommend
The Track - Destin
1125 US-98Have a need for speed? Amusement park with go-karts, mini-golf, bumper cars & boats, kids' rides & arcade.
Fishing Spots
Expansive concrete pier known for its saltwater fishing, birdwatching & summer fireworks. Small fee required.
101 locals recommend
Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier
1030 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEExpansive concrete pier known for its saltwater fishing, birdwatching & summer fireworks. Small fee required.
Shopping
Destin Commons station
Florida shopping at its finest.
Nature and the Outdoors
Visit a National Park while you are in town! This is one of my favorite spots. Crystal clear shallow water and surrounded by nature, yet so close to Okaloosa Island. You must stop if travelling between Okaloosa Island and Destin.
18 locals recommend
Gulf Islands National Seashore
Visit a National Park while you are in town! This is one of my favorite spots. Crystal clear shallow water and surrounded by nature, yet so close to Okaloosa Island. You must stop if travelling between Okaloosa Island and Destin.
Nature Trail
357 Main Park RdEnjoy an easy walk on the Nature Trail at Henderson Beach State Park.
Play on and in an old fort! See cannons, old artillery, walk through brick tunnels, and view amazing sunsets from on top of a pentagonal historic fort. Also located in one of our National Parks.
394 locals recommend
Fort Pickens
1400 Fort Pickens RdPlay on and in an old fort! See cannons, old artillery, walk through brick tunnels, and view amazing sunsets from on top of a pentagonal historic fort. Also located in one of our National Parks.
An 18.5-mile trail that winds past dune lakes, state parks and beach access points through several charming beach neighborhoods. Rent bikes at one of the many 30A bike shops for a fun ride with the family.
9 locals recommend
Timpoochee Trail
Timpoochee TrailAn 18.5-mile trail that winds past dune lakes, state parks and beach access points through several charming beach neighborhoods. Rent bikes at one of the many 30A bike shops for a fun ride with the family.
Navarre Beach is a fun place to search for shells along the shore line with the clear waters on calmer days, find conchs, olives, scallops, sand dollars and more.
172 locals recommend
Navarre Beach
Navarre Beach is a fun place to search for shells along the shore line with the clear waters on calmer days, find conchs, olives, scallops, sand dollars and more.
One of three artificial snorkeling reefs near Pensacola Beach. A perfect place to paddleboard, kayak, snorkel, and dive.
8 locals recommend
Escambia County Bay Snorkel Reef - Park West
One of three artificial snorkeling reefs near Pensacola Beach. A perfect place to paddleboard, kayak, snorkel, and dive.
Truely a hidden paradise. Clear and clean spring fed water with pure white sand bottom & beaches all along. Canoe, kayak, or tube thru the beautiful Blackwater forest.
32 locals recommend
Blackwater Canoe Rental
6974 Deaton Bridge RdTruely a hidden paradise. Clear and clean spring fed water with pure white sand bottom & beaches all along. Canoe, kayak, or tube thru the beautiful Blackwater forest.
Pontoon Boat Rentals
Pontoon boat rentals in Fort Walton Beach to visit Crab Island or other spots. Rent on this side of the bridge and spend more time in the boat. They will also provide suggestions for other locations if Crab Island is too crowded.
RMR WaterSports
104 Miracle Strip Pkwy SWPontoon boat rentals in Fort Walton Beach to visit Crab Island or other spots. Rent on this side of the bridge and spend more time in the boat. They will also provide suggestions for other locations if Crab Island is too crowded.
Traveler advice
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