Head to the relaxing city of Fort Walton Beach
The beaches and other outdoor surroundings create an inviting atmosphere in Fort Walton Beach. Travellers to this relaxing city praise the dolphin watching, surfing and seafood restaurants. Destin Beaches and Navarre Beach are just a couple of the must-see attractions in the area. With a holiday rental, you get a home away from home – many rentals offer full kitchens and outdoor grills for some home cooking.
Activities and attractions in Fort Walton Beach
Do you want to find things to do in the area? Travellers enjoy fun activities like dolphin viewing and fishing. Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable holiday rental, you'll want to check out everything that makes Fort Walton Beach a fun spot to go on holiday. These are some of the top attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park (8 mi / 12.9 km)
- Golf Course At Seascape Resort (14.3 mi / 23 km)
- Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links (16.5 mi / 26.5 km)
- The Track Family Recreation Center (8.6 mi / 13.9 km)
- Kelly Plantation Golf Club (10 mi / 16 km)
- Eglin Golf Course (11 mi / 17.7 km)
Exploring the beaches and other natural features in Fort Walton Beach
Travellers enjoy Fort Walton Beach for its seaside, island views and sunsets. Whether you're an active traveller or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Fort Walton Beach is a great place to get outside. These are some of the area's most eye-catching features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Destin Beaches (7.2 mi / 11.6 km)
- Navarre Beach (15.4 mi / 24.8 km)
- Okaloosa Island Beach (0.6 mi / 1 km)
- John Beasley Park (1.5 mi / 2.4 km)
- Crab Island (5.1 mi / 8.2 km)
- Destin Harbor (5.9 mi / 9.5 km)
Seasonal weather in Fort Walton Beach
If warm-weather activities are high on your list, August, July, June and September are the hottest months to visit, when temperatures average 28°C.
Transport options to and around Fort Walton Beach
The nearest airport is in Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional), located 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you can also fly into Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.), which is 35.4 mi (57 km) away.