Fort Walton Beach vacation rentals

Find a waterfront Fort Walton Beach apartment accommodation

The sought-after Gulf Coast beach town of Fort Walton Beach is an ideally situated peninsula just across from Santa Rosa Island on the Florida Panhandle. Travelers looking for Navarre Beach condos will love Fort Walton Beach for the perfect blend of city amenities and white sand beaches. Many come for the award-winning dining spots that are accompanied by equally breathtaking views. History enthusiasts will also enjoy what Fort Walton Beach has to offer, from the Native American Temple mound to a U.S. Air Force Museum. If you want adventure, you can enjoy a boating excursion across the emerald waters.

Historic sites near vacation rentals in Fort Walton Beach

Fort Walton Beach has an array of historic attractions where you can learn more about local history. Vacation homes are available near fascinating places like the Indian Temple Mound Museum, a museum with ceramic artifacts and lifestyle exhibits from Southeastern tribes, and Camp Walton Schoolhouse Museum, a historic school building with tours and exhibits of life in the past. The Air Force Armament Museum, an air base with warplane relics and artifacts of military history, is also interesting.

Sightseeing near Fort Walton Beach vacation homes

It might not look like it now, but Fort Walton Beach has old stuff stretching right back to prehistory, and you can find most of it at the Heritage Park & Cultural Center. There are exhibits covering everything from the earliest human activity at Fort Walton Beach, right through to Native American and colonial museums, and Civil War collections. And if you're more about the here and now, check out the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park. This local marine park is one of Fort Walton Beach's most popular attractions, with the dolphin shows topping the list of crowd-pleasers.

Activities near Fort Walton Beach vacation homes

With a Fort Walton Beach vacation rental, the clue's in the name. Think pristine white sands and warm, green seas, and you're kind of getting the idea. And if you're not the sort to bask on the sand all day working on your suntan, then how about getting those legs moving with a relaxing game of golf. Nothing too energetic—you're on vacation, after all. Among the quirkier aspects of Fort Walton Beach is its annual "Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival," when locals and visitors alike get geared up like Jack Sparrow and hold torchlight parades in celebration of a famous local buccaneer.

Local weather for your stay in Fort Walton Beach vacation rentals

When it comes to the Florida climate, you know the deal. A Fort Walton Beach vacation rental will give you the sort of weather that other states can only dream about. Summers are hot and humid, with occasional rain storms to clear the air out. Come fall, eagle-eyed vacationers might just catch that most Floridian of phenomena, the annual snowbird migration. Also, winters in this part of the world are so mild that people from all over the U.S. descend in droves every winter to warm their bones, well away from the white stuff falling further north.

Every day's a holiday, when you're in Fort Walton Beach

You don't see white sand beaches like these every day—well, unless you're on a Fort Walton Beach vacation rental, in which case that's exactly what happens. The city's set on Florida's famous Gulf Coast, and these gorgeous emerald-colored waters are famous for their rich marine life. And in fact, that's why many travelers make for Fort Walton Beach in the first place, since the deep-sea fishing round here is second to none. Just off the shore is Okaloosa Island, a long barrier island covered in fancy vacation rentals. With any luck, you might even be in one of them.

Transportation options to and around Fort Walton Beach

The nearest airport is in Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS), located 35.4 mi (57 km) from the city center. If you're unable to find a flight that fits your schedule, you might consider flying into Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS), which is 7.2 mi (11.6 km) away.

Family attractions near Fort Walton Beach vacation homes

Kids of all ages will love the family-friendly activities in Fort Walton Beach. Vacation homes are available near places like Emerald Coast Science Center, a hands-on science center with exhibits on the human body, animals, and technology, and Wild Willy’s Adventure Zone, a family-fun center with mini golf, thrill rides, and an arcade. Kids will also enjoy Liza Jackson Park, a waterfront recreation area with play structures, picnic areas, and a boat launch.