Fort Walton Beach is a charming city in Okaloosa county of Florida in the United States. Also known as "The Emerald Coast", it has gained a reputation of a perfect beach destination for its white sugar soft, white sand beaches, emerald green waters and wonderful weather. An abundance of Fort Walton Beach vacation rentals adds more charm to the natural beauty of this lovely patch of land. Fort Walton is a year round fishing and beach resort. In summers, the city is thronged by thousands of vacationers and backpackers who want to spend some quality time with their family and friends out of their busy schedules.

Fort Walton Beach mesmerizes every discerning traveler with its gorgeous beaches, which offer a plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities. From Kayaking, surfing, scuba diving to beachcombing, one can enjoy all kinds of water sports in the deep blue waters of Fort Walton Beach. Spread over in acres, Black River State Forest is a haven for nature lovers. Named after the River Black, it is one of the largest national parks in Florida, which is home to a variety of exotic flora and fauna. The Park seasonally offers exciting guided walks for park guests. Eglin Reservation, Henderson Beach State park, Gulf Islands National Seashore and Grayton Beach State Recreation Area are other major natural reserves in the city.

Fort Walton Beach has many tourist attractions for people of varied ages and interests. It has a plethora of Theme Parks, Museums, National Parks, Historic Sites and more. The Gulfarium, the world’s 2nd oldest marine park, offers daily dolphin, sea lion and multi-species shows, as well as interactive encounters with dolphins while the Gator Beach, region's only alligator attraction, features over 100 live alligators. Located near with in close proximity to Fort Walton Beach condo rentals and Fort Walton Beach vacation homes, The Track Family Recreation remains the most favorite amongst kids as it offers various activities like go-carting, rollercoaster rides, bumper boats, miniature golf, Kids Country rides, bumper boats and lots more. Besides this, the Indian Temple Mound and Museum is also a worth visiting place, which showcases America’s largest collection of Southeastern Indian ceramic artifacts, journeys through 10,000 years of 4 prehistoric tribes. Other significant tourist attractions in Fort Walton Beach are The Arts Center at Okaloosa-Walton College, Northwest Florida Ballet, and the nearby cities of Destin and Santa Rosa Beach.

Shopping in Fort Walton Beach is a wonderful experience in itself. The city has an amazing assortment of antique shops, old boutiques, souvenir shops and plush shopping malls, and flea markets. Pick from home accessories, candles, Christmas decorations or collectibles as gift items for your loved ones or buy a gaudy dress for your lavish candle light dinner. Situated in Fort Walton's downtown area is a famous shop named Mitchell Antiques, which offers a wide variety of sculpture, tapestries, case goods, dining room tables, chandeliers, lamps, clocks, artwork and mirrors. Santa Rosa Mall is the area’s largest regular retail mall with over 90 stores, which sell everything, from trendy clothes, and exquisite jwelery to books and souvenir items.

Fort Walton Beach is a gourmet's delight. There are scores of restaurants and eateries in the city which not only serve local delicacies or succulent seafood but also dishes out a wide range of exotic Mexican, Italian, Irish, French, Oriental, and American cuisines at pocket friendly prices. If looking for a lavish treat, visit the in-house restaurants of Fort Walton Beach vacation homes and Beach Fl vacation rentals. The city has many local bars and pubs which are stocked with an eclectic range of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks and offer a lively ambience to party freaks for an enjoyable night out.