Okaloosa Island

Okaloosa Island is a popular destination location in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. It is one of the barrier type islands that is completely surrounded by waters from the Gulf of Mexico, Intercoastal Waterway and Choctawhatchee Bay.

The island can be reached by varied bridges. Its western side consists of large resorts, condos, businesses, beach type parks and eateries. Lengthy beaches are covered in well-protected sand dunes with access to varied local parks and numerous visitor facilities. Recreational and beach umbrella/chair rentals are available, though visitors are recommended to bring their own windsurfing, surfboard, boogie board and snorkelling gear if possible as supplies run out very quickly in the summer.

Visitors can enjoy 6 miles of beaches that are totally geared towards entertainment and fun, as well as evening nightlife. There is a visitor center, boat ramp, life guard posts, showers, parking areas, pavilions, restaurants, a playground, parks and a boardwalk. Additional activities include fishing, surfing and volleyball.

The largest resort section is in Destin, having the island's biggest boardwalk and a huge fishing pier. Other amenities include ATM access, a playground, shops, restrooms and wheelchair type access ramps, as well as the usual standard facilities. Best of all, the pier is lit at night to allow for night fishing and has good benches and rod holders.

Okaloosa Island has numerous attractions, including aquatic centers. Parasailing, jet skiing, body surfing and snorkelling are amongst its most popular activities, entertaining families and others throughout the year.