Callie’s guidebook
Public Beach
The Boardwalk is a great place to go and enjoy the beach! It has 4 restaurants (The Crab Trap, Rockin' Tacos, Floyd's Shrimp house and Al's Beach club) It also has surf shops and playgrounds for the kids.
52 locals recommend
The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEThe Boardwalk is a great place to go and enjoy the beach! It has 4 restaurants (The Crab Trap, Rockin' Tacos, Floyd's Shrimp house and Al's Beach club) It also has surf shops and playgrounds for the kids.
If you want to enjoy a slower paced water day then the Gulf Island National Seashore is perfect for you. Located on the Bay side enjoy super shallow and calm waters. This is a great local spot where you will see lots of wind surfers, and people exploring for crabs.
32 locals recommend
Gulf Islands National Seashore
1 Gulf National Sea Shore DrIf you want to enjoy a slower paced water day then the Gulf Island National Seashore is perfect for you. Located on the Bay side enjoy super shallow and calm waters. This is a great local spot where you will see lots of wind surfers, and people exploring for crabs.
Public park located on the Okaloosa Island with lots of parking and a great beach.
55 locals recommend
John C Beasley Park
1550 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEPublic park located on the Okaloosa Island with lots of parking and a great beach.
Food scene
The cowhead is within walking distance from unit and has the best burgers in shakes in town! A local favorite - you can sit inside or outside.
18 locals recommend
The Cowhead
184 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEThe cowhead is within walking distance from unit and has the best burgers in shakes in town! A local favorite - you can sit inside or outside.
Another local favorite and just a few steps away from your unit this pub and grub spot has amazing food and drinks!
42 locals recommend
The Boardroom Pub and Grub
158 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEAnother local favorite and just a few steps away from your unit this pub and grub spot has amazing food and drinks!
A local favorite - Stewby's hands down has some of the greatest seafood on the Emerald Coast. Caught local and cooked fresh daily.
155 locals recommend
Stewby's Seafood Shanty
235 Santa Rosa BlvdA local favorite - Stewby's hands down has some of the greatest seafood on the Emerald Coast. Caught local and cooked fresh daily.
Public Park
The landing which has a public park, events, concerts, and even fireworks in the Summer. Enjoy a beautiful view of the intracoastal waterway just outside your front door and in view of your balcony. This is perfect for families and friends to gather while on vacation. Open and free to the public. During the Summer enjoy events, concerts, and fireworks! Make sure to check out the city website for event schedules - https://www.fwb.org/city-manager/page/2021-concerts-landing-schedule
41 locals recommend
Fort Walton Beach Landing Park
139 Brooks St SEThe landing which has a public park, events, concerts, and even fireworks in the Summer. Enjoy a beautiful view of the intracoastal waterway just outside your front door and in view of your balcony. This is perfect for families and friends to gather while on vacation. Open and free to the public. During the Summer enjoy events, concerts, and fireworks! Make sure to check out the city website for event schedules - https://www.fwb.org/city-manager/page/2021-concerts-landing-schedule
Fishing Pier
Just over a mile away this fishing pier is located right next to The Boardwalk and the perfect place to bring the family to fish and see some of our local wildlife.
101 locals recommend
Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier
1030 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEJust over a mile away this fishing pier is located right next to The Boardwalk and the perfect place to bring the family to fish and see some of our local wildlife.
Movie Theater
Want to catch dinner and a movie? Then head over to the historic Suds n Cinema and enjoy a hot pizza while watching a movie with your family. The best part? This is located right downtown and within walking distance to your unit.
16 locals recommend
Suds and Cinema
174 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEWant to catch dinner and a movie? Then head over to the historic Suds n Cinema and enjoy a hot pizza while watching a movie with your family. The best part? This is located right downtown and within walking distance to your unit.
Grocery
Publix is located less than a mile away and on your way to the Beach. You definitely have to try the famous Pub subs - they are a local favorite!
23 locals recommend
Publix Super Market
610 Eglin Pkwy NEPublix is located less than a mile away and on your way to the Beach. You definitely have to try the famous Pub subs - they are a local favorite!
Liquor Store
Beach Liquors
247 Miracle Strip Pkwy SELocated less than a mile away from your unit