Welcome to Okaloosa Island
Exciting resort amenities in a laid-back, beachy setting
Okaloosa Island encompasses 875 square miles of Santa Rosa Island in Fort Walton Beach and boasts three miles of the sugar-white Gulf of Mexico shoreline. This is a charming barrier island community with in-demand condominiums and exciting activities, and easy access to shopping, dining, and day-to-day amenities.
What to Love
- Resort-quality living
- Gorgeous beaches
- Spectacular views
- Walkable
Local Lifestyle
Okaloosa Island has everything you need for fun-filled days under the sun, with pristine beaches, gorgeous views, and quality amenities. But if you want to be closer to busier areas, the community is connected to both Destin and Fort Walton Beach by the Destin and Brooks bridges.
Dining, Entertainment, & Shopping
One of Okaloosa's biggest claims to fame is The Boardwalk, where you can shop, dine, and catch a fireworks show in the summer. Pick up some beachy clothes, then grab a margarita and Mexican seafood fare at Rockin Tacos. If you prefer a burger and fries, Al's Beach Club grills them to order. The Crab Trap and Floyd's Shrimp House draw diners from the mainland with their straightforward but delicious seafood dishes.
There are more places to eat than The Boardwalk. Head west to Old Bay Steamer for enormous portions of their specialty: freshly steamed seafood. And if you're in the mood for shrimp and grits, Asiago's Skillet is the local's favorite breakfast joint.
The best shops in the area are on the mainland, but you're still extremely close to excellent grocery shopping, housewares, and upscale independent specialty shops. Top-tier services are also nearby; there's no reason to feel isolated on your island retreat.
Things to Do
There's plenty to do on Okaloosa Island, no matter your preferred pace. Laze about on the pristine beaches, pursue your favorite aquatic sports, or plan a day of shopping and dining. Take the kids to Wild Willy's Adventure Zone, where they can enjoy attractions from laser tag to miniature golf, the latter having exciting, state-of-the-art animatronics. Or swim with dolphins and learn about the local ecosystem at the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park.
The Island Pier stretches 1,262 feet over the water, allowing you to view marine wildlife and amazing sunsets. Want to go fishing but don't have access to a boat? You can rent tackle, get a day pass and license, and try your luck here.
Wander back to The Boardwalk to enjoy one of their many events, from fireworks displays to live entertainment and outdoor movies. Or, if the pier got you hooked on angling, charter a sport fishing boat and pursue Florida's best game species.
