Beaches for Guests of Fort Walton Beach Vacation Rentals
The Fort Walton and Destin area boasts 24 miles of brilliant white, powder-soft beaches, perfect for relaxing and enjoying a variety of water sports. Whether you want to stroll along the soft white sand searching for shells, bask in the warm Florida sunshine, swim in the calm sea, or soar above the water on a parasail, you'll find some of the finest beaches in the country here.The John C. Beasley Wayside Park is located just east of Fort Walton Beach on the Gulf side of Okaloosa Island. Amenities include beach volleyball courts, a playground, restrooms, showers, picnic pavilions, and a restaurant.
Just east of Beasley Park, Henderson Beach State Park (850-837-7550) extends all the way to East Pass and encompasses more than a mile of beautiful beachfront backed by dunes. Guests of Fort Walton Beach FL vacation rentals can learn about the coastal dune ecosystem and view wildlife on the park's nature trail. Dolphins can often be seen frolicking offshore. Amenities include a playground, two large picnic pavilions, grills, and restrooms. This pet-friendly park is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to sunset. Admission is $4 per carload, $3 for cars with one occupant, and $1 for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Families staying in Fort Walton Beach Florida beach homes will enjoy James Lee Park, located on Old U.S. 98. The park offers plenty of beachfront with calm, shallow water, nine dune crossovers, a playground, three picnic pavilions, food concessions, restrooms, showers, and free parking.
Newman Brackin Wayside Park, adjacent to the 1,262-foot Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier, offers dune walkovers to the beach, volleyball courts, picnic pavilions, a playground, restrooms with changing rooms, and plenty of parking. The nearby Boardwalk features restaurants, shops, nightly entertainment, and plenty of parking.
On the bay side of Okaloosa Island, guests of Fort Walton Beach FL rentals can enjoy swimming and beach activities at Ross Marler Memorial Park. Amenities include lifeguards, a boat ramp, picnic pavilions, grills, restrooms, showers, and a large parking lot.
The Okaloosa Day Use Area of the Gulf Islands National Seashore is located near the center of Okaloosa Island. Vacationers staying in beach condos in Fort Walton Beach Florida can enjoy lovely white sand beaches and view dolphins playing offshore. This is also a great spot for windsurfing. Facilities include a boat ramp, picnic tables, ample parking, and public restrooms with outdoor showers. The park is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to sunset at no charge.
