Kristine’s guidebook to Okaloosa Island!
Grocery Stores
The closest grocery store to our condo!
36 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Shoppes at Paradise Pointe
251 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEThe closest grocery store to our condo!
Walmart Supercenter
15017 Emerald Coast PkwyGrocery Store - online ordering available for easy pick up!
Food scene
Some of the best area restaurants without having to drive too far!
One of our favorite places to eat and go! Outdoor dining on the bay - fresh seafood, outdoor bar, live music and a super cute gift shop! Definitely worth the trip!
106 locals recommend
The Gulf
1284 Marler AvenueOne of our favorite places to eat and go! Outdoor dining on the bay - fresh seafood, outdoor bar, live music and a super cute gift shop! Definitely worth the trip!
Excellent food and service - Italian food. We love the pizza, chicken piccata and pasta! Not open Mondays.
38 locals recommend
Ali's Bistro
171 Brooks St SEExcellent food and service - Italian food. We love the pizza, chicken piccata and pasta! Not open Mondays.
Rockin Tacos
1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEMexican food right on the water - can't beat the view!
Old Bay Steamer
102 Santa Rosa BlvdGreat seafood!
Magnolia Grill
157 Brooks St SEGood food and atomsophere!
Burrito del Sol
201 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEQuick Mexican food - locals love it!
Almost across the street from our condo - great seafood, very casual dining vibe. Easy and great!
155 locals recommend
Stewby's Seafood Shanty
235 Santa Rosa BlvdAlmost across the street from our condo - great seafood, very casual dining vibe. Easy and great!
Excellent food and a fun vibe. Great weekend brunch with mimosas. Located behind the Bote store - cool location with lots of cute shops to walk around to.
42 locals recommend
The Boardroom Pub and Grub
158 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEExcellent food and a fun vibe. Great weekend brunch with mimosas. Located behind the Bote store - cool location with lots of cute shops to walk around to.
We've been going here for years - a unique dining experience with a French flair. Located right on the water. It's not as good as Ali's, but the view is better!
29 locals recommend
Bay Cafe French Restaurant
233 Alconese Ave SEWe've been going here for years - a unique dining experience with a French flair. Located right on the water. It's not as good as Ali's, but the view is better!
Asiago's Skillet
110 Amberjack DrGreat breakfast!
Al's Beach Club
1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEGood food and vibe!
Floyd's Shrimp House
1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEMore seafood - can't go wrong!
We haven't personally eaten here yet, but we hear good things and it is close. Waterfront dining, sports bar to catch a game, etc!
8 locals recommend
Dock on The Island
1318 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEWe haven't personally eaten here yet, but we hear good things and it is close. Waterfront dining, sports bar to catch a game, etc!
Super close - even walking distance. Great seafood and atmosphere!
47 locals recommend
AJ's Oyster Shanty
108 Santa Rosa BlvdSuper close - even walking distance. Great seafood and atmosphere!
This is the cutest area with really yummy food trucks. My daughter is obsessed with Sunset Bowls!
15 locals recommend
Sunset Bowls
211 Florida Pl SEThis is the cutest area with really yummy food trucks. My daughter is obsessed with Sunset Bowls!
FUBAR Pizza Bar
114 Amberjack DrThe closest pizza to Okaloosa Island!
Crab Trap, Fort Walton Beach
1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy SERive Cafe
211 Florida Place SoutheastAnother amazing food truck just minutes from Okaloosa Island!
Parlor Doughnuts
191 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEGet here early and often! Calories don’t count on vacation!!
Chicken 'N The Egg
348 Miracle Strip Parkway SouthwestThe Fish House
1500 Miracle Strip Parkway SoutheastLocated in the Island Hotel
Tripp Tide Beach Bar
1500 Miracle Strip Parkway SoutheastLocated in the Island Hotel
Al's Beach Club
1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEFloyd's Shrimp House
1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEClemenza's at Uptown
75 Eglin Pkwy NEThe Shack
104 Miracle Strip Pkwy SWTaste Tapas & Wine Bar
196 Miracle Strip Pkwy SETo Do
Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier
1030 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEFireworks on Wednesday nights during the season!
A fun outing with amazing shows - book in advance to swim with the dolphins!
88 locals recommend
Gulfarium Gift Shop
1010 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEA fun outing with amazing shows - book in advance to swim with the dolphins!
There is so much to do here - kids and adults will enjoy it. Pizza and ice cream also on site. Laser tag, ropes course, mini-golf, etc!
93 locals recommend
Wild Willy's Adventure Zone
1306 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEThere is so much to do here - kids and adults will enjoy it. Pizza and ice cream also on site. Laser tag, ropes course, mini-golf, etc!
Loads of restaurants, shops and things to do - you can even walk from our condo by the beach to get there if you don't want to drive!
52 locals recommend
The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy SELoads of restaurants, shops and things to do - you can even walk from our condo by the beach to get there if you don't want to drive!
Fort Walton Beach Parasail
1325 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEIt's so much fun to parasail and you'll love this place!
Fishing charters or other events - they will pick you up at your condo by shuttle if you want!
Reel Knotty Charters
435 Cardinal AvenueFishing charters or other events - they will pick you up at your condo by shuttle if you want!
One Shot Fishing Charters
1201 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEFishing charters - book in advance!
Across the street! Mini Golf and ice cream at reasonable prices!
18 locals recommend
Okaloosa National Mini Golf & Ice Cream
225 Santa Rosa BlvdAcross the street! Mini Golf and ice cream at reasonable prices!
Destin
If you are looking for a day at a waterpark, Big Kahunas is a lot of fun. It is least busy if you go right away when they open on Sunday. If you are going more than once, check on line for the season pass that includes parking!
314 locals recommend
Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park
1007 US-98If you are looking for a day at a waterpark, Big Kahunas is a lot of fun. It is least busy if you go right away when they open on Sunday. If you are going more than once, check on line for the season pass that includes parking!
This is an outdoor mall with shops, dining, movie theatre, bowling alley and more!
306 locals recommend
Destin Commons
4100 Legendary DrThis is an outdoor mall with shops, dining, movie theatre, bowling alley and more!
Shops, dining, fishing and boat charters including dolphin cruises, pirate cruises, etc. They do charge for parking - Thursdays are the busiest day of the week. Plan to go early before the crowds are too crazy.
295 locals recommend
HarborWalk Village
34 Harbor BlvdShops, dining, fishing and boat charters including dolphin cruises, pirate cruises, etc. They do charge for parking - Thursdays are the busiest day of the week. Plan to go early before the crowds are too crazy.
The coolest bowling alley that looks like an aquarium. Decent food too. The wait to bowl in the evenings can be long - call first to find out best time to visit.
58 locals recommend
Uncle Buck's Fish Bowl and Grill
4251 Legendary DrThe coolest bowling alley that looks like an aquarium. Decent food too. The wait to bowl in the evenings can be long - call first to find out best time to visit.
My friend owns this and people love it - it is a catamaran tour for up to 6 guests. So much fun! Captain Pam has a cooler with ice, you bring some food and beverages and sail around. She'll take you to great swimming spots, catch a suntan or book for a sunset tour. Can't recommend this enough!
18 locals recommend
Smile -n- Wave Sailing Adventures
404 Harbor BlvdMy friend owns this and people love it - it is a catamaran tour for up to 6 guests. So much fun! Captain Pam has a cooler with ice, you bring some food and beverages and sail around. She'll take you to great swimming spots, catch a suntan or book for a sunset tour. Can't recommend this enough!
Ok, I have never done this but I'm dying to! I love to see this tiki hut cruising around. Check out the website - they have a lot of options. I think the Thursday night one to watch the fireworks would be so cool!
31 locals recommend
Cruisin Tikis Destin
288 Harbor BlvdOk, I have never done this but I'm dying to! I love to see this tiki hut cruising around. Check out the website - they have a lot of options. I think the Thursday night one to watch the fireworks would be so cool!
AMC Destin Commons 14
4000 Legendary DrGolf
Kelly Plantation Golf Club
307 Kelly Plantation DrBeautiful golf course!
Fort Walton Beach Golf Course
1955 Lewis Turner BlvdThis course is probably the closest
Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club
465 Regatta Bay BlvdAnother stunning golf course
Spa
I have never been to a spa in FWB so I can only speak to those in Destin. I love this one!
The Spa At Silver Shells
15000 Emerald Coast PkwyI have never been to a spa in FWB so I can only speak to those in Destin. I love this one!
This is a great spa if you want to spend the day using the hot tub, pool, eat lunch, etc. It's a bit of a drive so if you are visiting in the summer I would do a google search and find one closer to home. If you are coming for a wedding, bachelorette or event like that, book in advance...this is where I'd recommend!
19 locals recommend
Serenity by the sea Spa
4000 S Sandestin BlvdThis is a great spa if you want to spend the day using the hot tub, pool, eat lunch, etc. It's a bit of a drive so if you are visiting in the summer I would do a google search and find one closer to home. If you are coming for a wedding, bachelorette or event like that, book in advance...this is where I'd recommend!
Always a good massage at a good price - not an overall spa situation but if you need a quick massage or facial you can't go wrong here!
Massage Envy
99 Eglin Pkwy SEAlways a good massage at a good price - not an overall spa situation but if you need a quick massage or facial you can't go wrong here!
Salsa Foot Massage
511 Harbor BlvdOMG, this is a the best way to treat yourself!! You'll thank me later!
South Walton - a long drive
Excellent fine dining. Sneak a peek of Emeril in the kitchen! Make reservations online! Worth the drive, but maybe not in July!!
61 locals recommend
Emeril's Coastal Italian
435 Grand BlvdExcellent fine dining. Sneak a peek of Emeril in the kitchen! Make reservations online! Worth the drive, but maybe not in July!!
I love this restaurant so much - every bite is a party in your mouth! The mango tea, homemade bread and honey butter are amazing but save room for your meal!
39 locals recommend
Tommy Bahama Restaurant, Bar & Store
525 Grand BlvdI love this restaurant so much - every bite is a party in your mouth! The mango tea, homemade bread and honey butter are amazing but save room for your meal!
This has long been my fav Mexican restaurant...if you like thin chip, fajitas and then a slice of apple pie served on a hot skillet drizzled with caramel, then this is the place for you!
12 locals recommend
Cantina Laredo
585 Grand BoulevardThis has long been my fav Mexican restaurant...if you like thin chip, fajitas and then a slice of apple pie served on a hot skillet drizzled with caramel, then this is the place for you!
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
600 Grand BlvdFine dining and an amazing steak!