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Escape to the beach in Bella Riva #309. Completed in May 2007 Bella Riva is sure to impress you. This luxurious complex is nestled on 500 feet of beautiful shoreline in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida & offers spectacular views from the oversized balconies, 10x45 feet, from the living room as well as the Master Bedrooms. You will enjoy lying by the beachfront pool as well as relaxing in the hot tub. Beach Service (umbrella & chairs) is complimentary at Bella Riva during season. If you choose to bring your computer with you during your stay you can also access the internet by the pool. You will enjoy all of the extra touches that Bella Riva has such as Viking appliances throughout the kitchen & granite countertops.
When you chose to dine out on Okaloosa Island, you have several to choose from...
We always make sure to visit Old Bay Steamer. They offer steamed seafood by the bucket full, lobster tails, snow crab, king crab & shrimp are the contents of one of their buckets for two. Prepare to get messy enjoying your meal; they often tie bibs around their patrons’ necks. They also offer pasta & steaks for the non-seafood lovers.
If you are craving Mexican food there is Los Panchos on Amberjack Drive. They have been around since 1964 and offer authentic Tex-Mex Cuisine & Take out is also available.
For Italian, go to Pranzo. It's just across Miracle Strip Parkway on the left. Their food is great along with a casual atmosphere. Pandora's Steakhouse is also located here; they also have Seafood along with a Wine Spectator award winning wine list. They have been a local’s favorite for three decades.
The original Fudpuckers Bar & Grill is located on Okaloosa Island. Fudpuckers opened in Fort Walton Beach on Okaloosa Island in 1986 and has become a favorite for visitors & locals alike. This is a great place to meet up with family & friends. The younger ones in your group will enjoy the playground & everyone will enjoy the live music.
The best pizza on the Island comes from Helen Back. You can pick up their pizza to go or enjoy the back patio on the water.
More about Bella Riva #309:
4 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Sleeps up to 10
2,308 Square Feet
Bed Sizes:
Master Bedroom-King
Bedroom 2-Queen
Bedroom 3-Queen
Bedroom 4-Twin bunk beds
Living Room-Queen Sleeper Sofa
Floor to Ceiling Glass Doors on Beachside
Private Balcony Overlooking the Gulf
5 TVs
5 DVD Players
Private BBQ Grill
No Smoking allowed
No Pets Allowed
Gated Community
Washer/Dryer in Accommodations
Snowbird Rentals Accepted
Beach Service Complimentary in Season
Elevator
Full View
Gulf Front
High-speed Internet-Wireless
Fitness Room
Community Hot Tub
What to do in Ft. Walton Beach during your stay...
Try your hand at catching a 100 lb fish at the Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier. The pier is 1262 ft long and has an octagon at the end so everyone has room to fish. If you are not in to fishing you can enjoy wonderful sunsets at the pier and also get a chance to see dolphins. If you didn't bring your rod & reel, don't worry, you may rent one there.
One of my favorite things to do is going parasailing. Sun Dogs parasailing on Okaloosa Island offers this service for the area. The views are wonderful & the ride is exhilarating.
Main Street in Ft. Walton Beach offers unique shopping and dining along the main strip of Ft. Walton. You will find Coca-Cola memorabilia, adorable children’s clothes, souvenirs to take back home and more. Check out the bistro on the corner, their food is wonderful.
Visit the Gulfarium and visit all sorts of marine life such as seals, sea lions, sharks, alligators, penguins and more. They have almost continuous dolphin shows throughout the day.
If you decide to escape Okaloosa Island, Destin, Florida is only a few miles away.
Great shopping is to had at the Destin Commons outdoor mall , Enjoy such great stores as Abercrombie & Fitch, Ann Taylor Loft, Banana Republic, Belk, Books-A-Million & Maui Nix Surf Shop to rattle off a few. Stop for a bite to eat at the Hard Rock Café, Panera Bread, Tony’s Ristorante or Sushi Siam. More than just shopping the Destin Commons Center Plaza offers a soft-play kids playground and a 49-head pop fountain. Community activities and entertainment are held through the year at Destin Commons. Rave Motion Pictures is also housed at Destin Commons to catch the latest releases.
Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resorts offers wonderful dining and specialty stores as well as great festivals & events that are held at the Market Shops Green or the Center Plaza within the Village.
Grande Boulevard (located just east of Sandestin Resort) offers stores such as Billabong, Brooks Brothers Country Club, Coldwater Creek, J. Crew-at-the-beach, Sunglass Hut, & Tommy Bahama's Emporium as well as great dining at Tommy Bahama’s , Fleming’s, Cantina Laredo (If you dine here sit outside to enjoy the fountain!) & Mitchell’s Fish Market.
Destin, Florida is known as the “World’s Luckiest Fishing Village,” & boasts being home to the largest fishing vessel fleet in the state of Florida. You are able to fish from the beach or boat. If you do not want to bring your boat, one of Destin’s many charter boats would love the opportunity to take you out for full or half day excursions. Water surrounds Destin with the intercoastal waterway to the north and Gulf on the south, creating an abundance of water sports available, including kayaking, wave running, parasailing, kite surfing, snorkeling and so much more! |
