Fort Walton
Fort Walton Beach is a special place offering affordable places to eat, and stay without sacrificing quality. There are also a wide array of watersports and nightlife activities. Fort Walton Beach sits in the center of the thriving Emerald Coast catering to businesses spanning from Pensacola to Panama City. They have one of the busiest Commerce Chambers in the state due to the location between the two cities. There is a large military presence due to multiple massive air force bases such as Hulbert Field and Eglin Air Force Base nearby. It is also home to many relics of the past such as a Native American Creek Capital Mound right in the middle of downtown Fort Walton Beach. The City is renovating and upgrading its beautiful downtown into a thriving pedestrian-friendly centerpiece of the Emerald Coast. There are many hidden gems in this area waiting to be discovered. I truly believe Fort Walton Beach to be an underrated place to visit/live in all of Florida.
Dining
Fort Walton has some of the best dining on the Emerald Coast. I would go as far as to say that it is massively underrated. Fort Walton
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Nightlife
What Fort Walton lacks in nightclubs, it more than makes up for in live music, low cover charges, and well priced drinks. The bars are often open just as late as Destin (until 2-4 am daily depending on the bar) and being even closer to VPS airport it’s no problem if you want us to pick you up from the bars and take you straight to the airport… no judgments
Annual Events
Fort Walton is home to some of the biggest events on the Emerald Coast and many other exciting annual festivities that you can attend if you plan your trip accordingly. Our ground services can pick you up from the airport, keep you entertained while your rental is prepared, and make sure you have all the logistics support you need to pull it off in style.
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Outdoor Activities
Okaloosa Island is one of the only places that allows you to be near the beach and bay at the same time. You can walk from the beach to your pontoon boat in 5 minutes. It is an extremely underrated place to stay. There is a ridiculous concentration of things to do in one area.
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Accommodations
Let us help choose the best stay for your group’s needs. We know the best resorts and hotels, and as locals for over 10 years we have valuable insights about the best neighborhoods for renting houses or condos in Fort Walton Beach.
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While Fort Walton Beach (FWB) has plenty to offer younger kids, its probably not the best choice for teens, as they’ve likely aged out of the children’s museum and are too young to enter many establishments during entertainment hours. If traveling with teenagers, check out our DESTINation FUN page to learn more about the best all-ages family attraction, and the best hotels and neighborhoods to stay in for your family vacation on the Emerald Coast.