Things To Do

Destin's Harborwalk Marina - Destin
Brooks Bridge Bait and Tackle - Okaloosa Island/Fort Walton Beach - Private Boat Ramp, Marina and short term RV, boat and trailer parking.

Big Lagoon State Park - 
Pensacola - Boat Ramp
Grayton Beach State Park - 
South Walton Beaches - County Boat Ramp
Gulf Island National Seashore - 
mid section of Okaloosa Island on the bay side -
County Boat Ramp
Inlet Beach - 
County Boat Ramp - Intercoastal Water 
Joe's Bayou - 
Destin - Boat Ramp
Liza Jackson Park - 
Fort Walton Beach - Boat Ramp
Mac Bayou - 
Mac Bayou Road, Santa Rosa Beach - Boat Ramp
Marler Park - 
Okaloosa Island - bay side by Brooks bridge - Boat Ramp
Point Washington Forest - 
South Walton Beaches - County Boat Ramp 
Rocky Bayou State Park - 
Niceville - County Boat Ramp
Seagrove Beach - 
South Walton Beaches - County Boat Ramp 
St. Andrews State Park - 
Panama City Beach - County Boat Ramp
St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - 
Port St. Joe, Florida - County Boat Ramp
 

 

• Camping on the Gulf Holiday Travel Park
  877-226-7485, 850-837-6334, 
  10005 West Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, FL
  A full facility family resort campground located on the Gulf of Mexico. 

• Crystal Beach R.V. Park, 850-837-6447
• Fred Gannon State Park, 850-833-9144
• Grayton Beach Recreation Area, 850-231-4210
• Gulf Islands National Seashore, 850-934-2621
• Holiday Travel Park, 850-837-6334
• Navarre Beach Family Campground, 850-939-2188
• Magnolia Beach Campgrounds, 850-939-2717 

 
Blackwater State Park 
(off Hwy 90, NW of FWB)
198,200 acres of natural fun.  Beaches, rivers, campsites, canoe rentals, family and efficiency cabins, horse, hiking and field and game trails.
 
Bracken Wayside Park  
(Okaloosa Island, Gulf side on Hwy 98)
Picnic tables, restrooms, grills and a bath house.
 
Clement E. Taylor Park  
(Destin, Calhoun Ave.)
Located on Choctawhatchee Bay.  Shade trees with picnic tables, playground equipment and restrooms.
 
Eden State Gardens 
(Point Washington, approx. 25 miles E of FWB,  850-231-4214)
A 1895 Greek revival estate surrounded by gardens overlooking the Choctawhatchee Bay.  Admission charge.
 
Eglin Reservation  
(North of Fort Walton Beach)
464,316 acres in Okaloosa Country, half is for public recreation.  Forest, rivers, lakes, hunting, camping fishing.  Free permits are required for the reservation, and they can be acquired at the Jackson Guard Station on Hwy 85, north of Niceville.  Small fees are charged for hunting and fishing for ages 15 through 65.
 
Florida Caverns  
(Marianna, approx. 90 miles from FWB, 482-9598)
Florida's only limestone caverns containing stalactites and stalagmites.  Guided tours available through 3-4 miles of lighted passageways.  Museum and natural rock gardens.  Admission charge.  
 
Fred Gannon State Recreation Area  
(East of Niceville 897-3222)
Overlooking Rocky Bayou, an arm of Choctawhatchee Bay.  Freshwater and saltwater fishing, campsites, picnic shelters, boating and other outdoor activities. Ranger-guided tours and campfire programs are offered seasonally. 
 
Grayton Beach State Park 
(Grayton Beach/South Walton Gulf Front Park: 357 Martin Park Rd., Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459, 850-231-4210) Grayton Beach State Park is located on S.R. 30-A, south of U.S. 98.
 
Gulf Islands Natural Seashore 
(1801 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze 850-934-2600)
 
Henderson State Park 
(off Hwy 98, Destin)
 
Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier  
(850-244-1023)
Extending 1261 feet into the Gulf.
 
Public Parks
Beasley, James Lee Park, Marler Memorial Park and the Wayside Park are four renovated beach front parks and six beach mini-parks featuring ADA accessibility, showers and bathrooms.
 
Rocky Bayou State Recreation Area  
(N of Niceville, Hwy 20)

(Additional information may be obtained from the 
State of Florida Recreation & parks at 850-488-9872.)
 

 
Air Force Armament Museum
(North of Fort Walton Beach)
Admission free. Exhibits of aircraft and armaments dating back to World War I. This is a must see. Take the kids to for a close up look of those high flying machines. 850-651-1808, Hwy. 85 near the west gate of Eglin Air Force Base.

Civil War Soldiers Museum 
(Pensacola)
Hours: 10am - 4:30 pm Tues. - Sat., just north of the Saenger Theatre in downtown Pensacola
850-469-1900, 108 South Palafox Place, Pensacola, FL

Fort Walton Beach Art Museum (Fort Walton Beach)
Houses the Mimi Bash collection, American paintings, sculptures and pottery, as well as Chinese, Thai and Cambodian relics and various art objects. Admission free, but donations welcome.
850-244-5319, 38 Robinwood Dr. SW, Ft. Walton Beach, FL

Gulfarium (Okaloosa Island)
A marine show aquarium that is fun for kids of all ages. Gulfarium Printable Coupon  
850-244-5169, Hwy 98 E on Okaloosa Island 

Heritage Museum (Valparaiso)
Located just a few minutes from the East Gate of Eglin Air Force Base. The Heritage Museum features exhibits that illustrate the history of NW Florida. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 - 4:00. Admission is free.
850-678-2615, 115 Westview Avenue, Valparaiso, FL

Indian Temple Mound Museum (Fort Walton Beach)
Admission $2. A 20,000 piece exhibit showcasing America's largest collection of Southeastern Indian ceramic artifacts found in a 40-mile radius of the downtown area. A temple mound, once used by Native Americans for political and religious ceremonies, is just outside the museum.
850-833-9595, 139 Miracle Strip Pkwy., downtown Ft. Walton Beach, FL 

National Museum Of Naval Aviation (Pensacola)
Free Admission.
1750 Radford Blvd. Pensacola, FL, 

Old Destin Post Office (Destin)
Artifacts, photos, historic objects and data reflect the culture of early Destin pioneers. Destin's first post office was set up in a home parlor in 1897. Hours: Wed. 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
850-837-8572, Stahlman Ave, Destin, FL

Zoo (between Pensacola Beach and Navarre in Gulf Breeze)
Stroll through our jungle!
850-932-2229, Gulf Breeze 
 

Bluewater Golf Club
Regatta Bay 
  

 
NW Florida has an abundance of boat ramps and full service marina.  If your hotels does not allow short term RV, boat or trailer parking, check with one of our marinas.  

Destin's Harborwalk Marina - Destin
Brooks Bridge Bait and Tackle - Okaloosa Island/Fort Walton Beach - Private Boat Ramp, Marina and short term RV, boat and trailer parking.
 

Public tennis facilities are located at the Municipal Tennis Center: 12 lighted laykold surfaced courts, 4 practice walls, clubhouse, lockers, showers and lounge area.