Okaloosa Island offers a few classic souvenir shops, but for serious shopping in Fort Walton Beach you must drive into mainland downtown and neighboring Destin. Just over Brooks Bridge leading into Fort Walton Beach, the downtown district has undergone an urban revitalization. Charming shops emerge as this area welcomes a walk-able environment. Drive just a few miles further into Fort Walton Beach for larger shopping centers and a variety of opportunities. East, in Destin, outdoor malls and factory outlets are making a huge impression on shoppers. Our Emerald Coast provides an ideal destination for getting away to the beach and doing the number one vacation activity – shopping!
The golf in Fort Walton Beach and neighboring communities makes this area of the Emerald Coast a golfer’s dream destination. Choose from a number of wonderful courses, all with varying degrees of difficulty and located in the most beautiful of settings. Check out some of our favorite courses for your getaway to Fort Walton Beach.
For moments of bliss, explore the area spas, or pop in for a yoga class at Dragonfly Yoga Studio. Discover holistic wellness as you unwind on the Gulf Coast.