Emerald Coast Guide

Okaloosa Island

Okaloosa Island sits between Fort Walton Beach and Destin on Santa Rosa Island — a narrow barrier island strip of beachfront hotels, seafood restaurants, and Gulf-front bars with some of the best sunset views on the coast. The fishing pier here is a local institution.

18 places

What are you looking for?
Uncategorized Okaloosa Island

Coasters

Downtown dive bar and live music venue

Uncategorized Okaloosa Island

Waterscape Resort of Fort Walton Beach

Beachside condos with a lazy river

Uncategorized Okaloosa Island

Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach

Oceanfront hotel with direct beach access

Uncategorized Okaloosa Island

Hilton Garden Inn Fort Walton Beach

Beachfront hotel with a lazy river

Uncategorized Okaloosa Island

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

Beachfront family resort on Okaloosa Island

Uncategorized Okaloosa Island

Buccaneer Gift Shop

Family-owned gifts and antiques since 1972

Uncategorized Okaloosa Island

One Shot Charters

Deep-sea and big-game fishing charters

Uncategorized Okaloosa Island

Indian Temple Mound Museum & Heritage Park

National Historic Landmark and city museum complex

Uncategorized Okaloosa Island

3 Dogs and a Chick

Locally owned pet food and bakery since 2008

Uncategorized Okaloosa Island

The Sound Cafe + Enlightened Studios

Late-night coffee bar, art gallery, and music venue

Uncategorized Okaloosa Island

Maas Coffee Roasters

Small-batch coffee roaster in the Historic District

Uncategorized Okaloosa Island

Hightide Island Grill

Family-owned seafood and raw bar near Brooks Bridge

Uncategorized Okaloosa Island

AJ’s Oyster Shanty

Casual oyster bar on Okaloosa Island

$$
Uncategorized Okaloosa Island

Stewby’s Seafood Shanty

Counter-service Gulf seafood on Okaloosa Island

Locally owned
Uncategorized Okaloosa Island

Rockin’ Tacos Grill & Tequila Bar

Gulf-front tacos and tequila on Okaloosa Island

Uncategorized Okaloosa Island

The Remedy

Coastal kitchen and pool bar at Beal House

$$$
Uncategorized Okaloosa Island

Old Bay Steamer

Steamed seafood and steaks on Okaloosa Island

Live music Locally owned
$$
Uncategorized Okaloosa Island

Angler’s Beachside Grill

Beachside seafood at the Okaloosa Island Pier

Locally owned Outdoor seating Waterfront