Fort Walton Beach
Top 8 in Top 9 Best Florida Beaches
Fort Walton Beach is a city in Florida's southern Okaloosa County. According to the United States Census Bureau, the population of Fort Walton Beach was 19,510 in 2010. It serves as the principal city of the Fort Walton BeachCrestviewDestin Combined Statistical Area.
Visit Fort Walton Beach on Florida's Gulf Coast for its laid-back beaches, deep-sea fishing, golf, and family-friendly attractions ranging from aquariums to theme parks. The beaches of Okaloosa Island, which have a fishing pier, a boardwalk, and stunning sunsets, are worth exploring. On Okaloosa Island, John C. Beasley Park has clean white-sand, restrooms, and designated picnic areas.