Drinks & Nightlife
WIth outdoor seating and local live music, a fun place to eat, drink, dance, watch the game or hang out, and just a short walk up the street!
47 locals recommend
AJ's Oyster Shanty
108 Santa Rosa BlvdWIth outdoor seating and local live music, a fun place to eat, drink, dance, watch the game or hang out, and just a short walk up the street!
Best martinis ever! This LITTLE hidden gem (in the Best Western lobby) has a cool retro theme, live music, and local's favorite. Get swizzled, it's just next door to Beach Blessings!
15 locals recommend
Swizzle Stick
380 Santa Rosa BlvdBest martinis ever! This LITTLE hidden gem (in the Best Western lobby) has a cool retro theme, live music, and local's favorite. Get swizzled, it's just next door to Beach Blessings!
Parks & Nature
Swift flowing creek with a mile plus boardwalk, you can walk the boardwalk or take a tube and float down the creek! It’s free but pets and alcohol not permitted.
43 locals recommend
Turkey Creek Park
340 W John Sims PkwySwift flowing creek with a mile plus boardwalk, you can walk the boardwalk or take a tube and float down the creek! It’s free but pets and alcohol not permitted.
Local icon, this marine park displays much of our local marine life. With dolphin shows, sea lion shows, and touch pools for smaller life. Sharks, turtles, exotic birds, and penquins too!
232 locals recommend
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
1010 Miracle Strip Pkwy SELocal icon, this marine park displays much of our local marine life. With dolphin shows, sea lion shows, and touch pools for smaller life. Sharks, turtles, exotic birds, and penquins too!
Arts & Culture
Plenty of military aircraft on display outside, with an excellent collection of Air Force munitions, historical memorabilia, and firearms. Free and open daily!
87 locals recommend
Air Force Armament Museum
100 Museum DrPlenty of military aircraft on display outside, with an excellent collection of Air Force munitions, historical memorabilia, and firearms. Free and open daily!
Essentials
Publix Pharmacy at Shoppes at Paradise Pointe
251 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEJust over Brooks Bridge!
Huge selection of wine, liquor and craft beers at great prices! Locally owned and operated. Also a large display of glasses and accessories! Less touristy gifts to take home!
9 locals recommend
Beach Liquors
247 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEHuge selection of wine, liquor and craft beers at great prices! Locally owned and operated. Also a large display of glasses and accessories! Less touristy gifts to take home!
Shopping
Souvenir is a must while visiting Okaloosa Island. Whether you need something for the beach or want to pick up a trinket for friends and family!
17 locals recommend
Alvin's Island Fort Walton Beach #9
1204 Miracle Strip Pkwy SESouvenir is a must while visiting Okaloosa Island. Whether you need something for the beach or want to pick up a trinket for friends and family!
Entertainment & Activities
FUN dinosaur roaring 18-hole mini golf, a 4 story climbing thing, 4D theatre, and tons of arcade games! They also have pizza and beer!
93 locals recommend
Wild Willy's Adventure Zone
1306 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEFUN dinosaur roaring 18-hole mini golf, a 4 story climbing thing, 4D theatre, and tons of arcade games! They also have pizza and beer!
Food Scene
Floyd's Shrimp House
1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEFresh Seafood on the boardwalk, just a walk down the beach!