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Fort Walton Beach is a city in southern Okaloosa County, Florida, United States. As of 2004, the population estimate for Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 19,992 recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau. The subtropical climate, mild winds and few weather extremes make Fort Walton Beach a great spot to live or visit year ’round. Winters are mild with January and February being the coolest months, the summer is hot and sunny. The temperature stays roughly between 70-92 degrees and the gulf waters average 80 degrees most of the year.

Life comes to life in Fort Walton Beach. Whether you’re walking the endless sugar white beaches, viewing the boundless water from your hotel balcony, or touring the historic downtown, our city is the key to your adventure! Family fun starts at the Gulfarium and continues into the evening with weekly summer outdoor movies and fireworks at Baytowne Wharf. Indulge yourself at one of our many resorts and spas, or set a tee time for an exciting round of golf at one of the beautiful and challenging courses this area has to offer.

The Boardwalk on nearby Kales Island, overlooks the white sand beach and crystal clear water. There is also a covered picnic area right there where you can enjoy the view while you enjoy your lunch. The boardwalk is centrally located, close to many hotels and resorts on the island. The beach itself is a great place to play volleyball, they have nets set up, or just relax.

When you’re ready to head up to the boardwalk for some lunch or shopping you can use the showers provided there to get the sand off. There are many places to cool off either inside or out most places have a great deck you can get a tropical drink or a delicious fish sandwich and watch all the action on the beach. You can get a wood fired steak, the freshest fish or shellfish the gulf has to offer.

In the mood to shop? Get a great island style t-shirt, sunglasses or a cool, unique kite to fly on the beach. After the sun goes down you can dance the night away or check out at one of the many concerts hosted there. If you’re in the mood for being part of a crowd participation type evening head down the boardwalk to one of my favorite bars – Howl At the Moon. This is a bar with dueling pianos, they play what the crowd wants for tips, the fun part is you get to sing along.