Explore Ft. Walton Beaches

The Emerald Coast ~ Florida's Most Beautiful Beaches

Vacation Like a Local

Stay in Ft. Walton Beach

Where To Stay

Places to Eat Ft. Walton Beach

Where To Eat

Attractions Ft. Walton Beach

Where To Play

Beach Access in Ft. Walton Beach

Beach Access

Okaloosa Island

Resources For Living in Ft. Walton Beach

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Mortgage Apex
Reservations Unlimited
Peppers
Wild Willy's Adventure Zone
Beachworx
Big Mike's Smokehouse

Vacation Like a Local

Tips To Help You Enjoy the Florida Lifestyle

Rues or Golf Carts

Rules For Golf Carts

Find out where you are allowed to drive a golf cart legally and safely.

Beach Safety

Beach Safety

Know before you go. Everything from water safety, what the beach flags mean and more.

Weather in Ft. Walton Beach

Weather Tips

Summer showers are common here, and we love them as they cool down the summer heat and bring in a nice breeze.

Seasons in Ft. Walton Beach

Take Your Time

Keep in the know for Summer travels and find out why snowbirds love the fall and winters here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Your Questions Answered

What's the Weather Like In Ft. Walton Beach and the surrounding Areas?

Most Floridians will tell you that the Emerald Coast is as close as you are going to get to varied seasons in the beautiful state of Florida. Our summer's high's are usually in the 90s with cooled off evenings in the low 80s. Winter time we can actually get a little chilly with high's as low at the 50s with nightly chills in the 40s with the occasional freeze. The only white stuff you will find is the quartz sand at our beaches. Remember, you are in the tropics - the humidity tends to intensify how cold or hot it may feel.

What is June Grass?

Fun fact, June grass isn't really grass and it doesn't alway appear in June. It's actually a form of algae and completely harmless. It's necessary for marine life and some locals swear that it has healing powers.

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Where are some of the best places to eat?

A lot of locals love Peppers- a local Mexican restaurant. Other's enjoy the Bavarian that hosts live German music on the weekends. Another favorite is Rick's Crab Trap which has some amazing seafood dishes.

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Where is the best public beach access?

Okaloosa Island has great access to the beach at a few different areas with great parking.

Where can you book a family-friendly deep sea fishing charter?

There are a few family-friendly charters out of Two George's Marina and many at Harbor Walk Village in Destin.

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What do I do if I get stung by a Jelly Fish?

A local will tell you to do one or all of the following:

*Rub sand on the affected area

*Open a cigarette and put the tobacco on the sting

*Apply vinegar to the sting

*Use tylenol as a pain releiver if the above don't work for you

Where can you go fishing if you don't want to charter a fishing boat?

You can go surf fishing, but for the safety of swimmers, try and do this away from swimmers. We highly recommend the Okaloosa Island Pier. There is a nominal fee for entry. You can rent fishing gear and get everything you need to have a blast fishing from the pier. **You will need a fishing license. You can obtain one by going online. Cliick here for information

Where can I rent a boat for the day?

There are many boat rentals along Hwy 98 and across from Crab Island in Destin.

Where's the nearest Urgent Care?

Most of the CVS pharmacies in the area have minute clinics for colds and simple injuries. Nearest Emergency room is likely to be HCA Ft Walton or Twin Cities Hosptial unless you are in Destin, there is an HCA Destin and Sacred Heart near San Destin