Fort Walton Beach Vacation Rentals, Homes, Condos, Villas and Beach Rentals

Fort Walton Beach is a northern Gulf Coast beach town that got its start as a Civil War outpost. Today, it attracts families from all over for fun in the sun and fishing from its 1,261-foot pier. Fort Walton Beach and nearby Destin are renowned for their sugar soft, white sand beaches and emerald green waters, thus giving it the nickname “The Emerald Coast.” As a result, Fort Walton Beach vacations are immensely popular! And now they are even easier to take thanks to all the Fort Walton Beach vacation rentals out there. The Destin-Fort Walton Beach area has been voted as the “#1 Beach in America” by readers of USA Today and selected for eight years in a row as “Best Beach in the South” and “Top Family Destination” by Southern Living readers. So theres little reason to stay in a hotel. Instead, consider Fort Walton Beach oceanfront condos and homes! Who cares about a resort pool or beach crowded with tourists? If you choose Fort Walton Beach vacation rentals over hotels, you can look forward to a much more peaceful getaway. The main part of Fort Walton Beach is surrounded on three sides by water. It sits at the western end of Choctawhatchee Bay along a narrow section of the Santa Rosa Sound. Part of the town fronts on the Gulf of Mexico. As a result, there are lots and lots of Fort Walton Beach oceanfront condos and homes out there! Be mesmerized by dancing dolphins within the breeding grounds along the Santa Rosa Sound and Destin Harbor. Go swimming, diving, snorkeling, water skiing, surfing, or parasailing. Besides beach activities, things to see in Fort Walton Beach include the Gulfarium, one of the oldest performing-porpoise shows in the country, with a 10,000-gallon aquarium and seal shows as well. The Indian Temple Mound Museum and Focus Science Center in Fort Walton Beach also make great family outings. Fort Walton Beach vacations dont just have to revolve around the water. So as you look for Fort Walton Beach condo rentals, how can you choose the best lodging for you and your party? Well remember that you can bring whoever you want along for the trip! That includes pets; many Fort Walton Beach pet friendly vacation rentals welcome four-legged tourists too. Also remember that whatever your budget, you can find affordable housing. Not to mention, you get to pick and choose which amenities you want. So maybe youre intrigued by Fort Walton Beach pet friendly vacation rentals or maybe you just want lots of space; its entirely up to you. Fort Walton Beach condo rentals and other homes are ready to be booked!

Surrounding areas: Okaloosa Island, Florida (3.3 mi), Holiday Isle, Florida (7.7 mi), Destin, Florida (8.6 mi), Niceville, Florida (10.4 mi), Navarre, Florida (14.8 mi), Navarre Beach, Florida (14.9 mi), Miramar Beach, Florida (15.7 mi)

Fort Walton Beach Vacation Rentals

Listing	Pool/HotTub		Type	Bed	Bath	Sleeps
Breathtakting Beach Front Views, Check Out Our Low Rates	P	H	Condo	1	1	4
Spacious Gulf Front Paradise with a Spectacular View!!!!!!	P		Condo	1	1	4
Sunset Cottage - Cozy Beach Cottage Plus Great Views			Condo	1	1	6
Gulf View on Okaloosa Island{West of Destin]Great Value	P		Condo	1	1	6
Island Sands, Direct Beachfront	P		Condo	1	1½	4
*Dolphin Cruises Included * Condo On Beach	P		Condo	1	1½	4
Gd106, On Beach, 2nd Floor, Aug 22 (week) = $949 Total	P		Condo	1	1½	6
Gd114, On The Beach, Aug 5 (3 nts) $683 Total Price	P		Condo	1	1½	6
Island Princess 8/8 check-in $999/wk. Special, Beachfront	P	H	Condo	1	1½	6
Waterscape Beachfront,H Pool Ground Flr,Destin/Fort Walton B	P	H	Condo	1	2	4
1br + Destin West Sandpiper Bay Side	P	H	Condo	1	2	6
Beachfront Condo! Available Week of July 25 and August 8	P	H	Condo	1	2	6
Pelican Isle	P	H	Condo	1	2	6
Best On The Beach! Huge Pool!	P		Condo	1	2	6
Waters EdgeBeach FrontGround FloorOpen 7/11-7/18	P		Condo	1	2	6
Islander Beach Resort	P	H	Condo	1	2	6
Pelican Isle	P	H	Condo	1	2	6
Sea Palm Condominiums	P		Condo	2	1	6
El Matador Resort	P	H	Condo	2	1½	6
Tranquility by the Sea at Lynn's Gulf Getaway	P	H	Condo	2	1½	6
July 4th week open due to cancellation	P		Condo	2	1½	6
Gulf Front - Okaloosa Island - Small Complex!	P	H	Condo	2	2	6
Destin West-5 Pool-Free Beach Service	P	H	Condo	2	2	6
Surf Dweller, Extra Large 2/bd- Spring Special Extra 10% Off	P		Condo	2	2	6
Beachfront-2 Bedroom-Affordable Luxury-Fort Walton Beach	P	H	Condo	2	2	6
Island Echos! Beachy & Fun Gulf Front All the Way!	P		Condo	2	2	6
The Nautilus Condominium	P		Condo	2	2	6
Island Princess 2/bd w/ Beach Service	P		Condo	2	2	6
Newly Updated-Gorgeous Ocean View	P		Condo	2	2	6
Okaloosa Island	P		Condo	2	2	6
Gulf Dunes #315 - Santa Rosa Blvd	P		House	2	2	7
Destin West Lazy River Bk Now for Spring Break & Summer!!!!			Condo	2	2	8
Island Echos's, 2/bd sleeps 8 Beachfront	P		Condo	2	2	8
Palms, 2/bd Direct Beachfront, EXTRA 10% OFF Summer Rentals	P		Condo	2	2	8
Rex & Penny's Beach Retreat	P		Condo	2	2	8
Spectacular views,,,,,,,,Gulf front,,,,,,,,,Come in and see!	P	H	Condo	2	2	8
Gulf-Front 1453 Square Feet of Paradise!!!!	P		Condo	2	2	8
On The Beautiful Emerald Coast at Ft Walton Beach	P	H	Condo	2	2	8
Pelican Isle 25% Discount Off Week of July 18	P	H	Condo	2	2	8
Summer Place on Okaloosa Island 2BR 2BA With Bunk Room	P	H	Condo	2	2	8
15% off all 2009! Sea Oats! Gulf Side! Great Escape!	P	H	Condo	2	2	8
Beachfront Corner Penthouse, 3 Full Bedrooms For Price of 2	P	H	Condo	2	2	8
Casta Light Gulf Front Paradise!!!!!!	P		Condo	2	2	9
Gd202, On Beach, 3rd Floor, Aug 29 (week) $1036 Total	P		Condo	2	2	10
Newly Decorated Beachfront Poolside Condo at Summer Place	P	H	Condo	3	2	7
Azure- Okaloosa Island- 25% OFF WEEKLY RATE thru Oct.	P	H	Condo	3	2	7
Best Rate,Gulf Front Platinum Rated Penthouse!	P	H	Condo	3	2	8
Penthouse With Beautiful View: Available March 15, 2009	P	H	Condo	3	2	8
Waters Edge, Lowest Price 3/bd - $1000/wk Spring Rates	P		Condo	3	2	8
Sea Dunes 203 Gulf Front! Affordable Luxury! Dolphins Daily!	P	H	Condo	3	2	8
Destin West Condo - 2009 Vacations Booking at 2008 Rates!	P	H	Condo	3	2	8
Beachfront New Corner Penthouse 3 Bedroom Luxury On A Budget	P	H	Condo	3	2	8
Azure #222- 3BR. With Free Beach Service	P	H	Condo	3	2	8
Azure 3 BR at 2 BR Prices! Book Summer Now!	P	H	Condo	3	2	8
Cottage on the BayBring Boat Fisher's Dream	P	H	House	3	2	8
Upscale Condo-Lazy River-Hi Speed Internet	P	H	Condo	3	2	8
Lazy Floating River & Bch-Priv Hot TubLanai Unit	P	H	Condo	3	2	9
Island Princess ~ 3BR/3BA ~ 7th Floor! ~ Free Beach Service!	P	H	Condo	3	3	1
Prime July Dates Still Available!!!			House	3	3	8
Gulf Front Condo - BIG DISCOUNT AUG/SEP	P		Condo	3	3	8
Gulf Front Condo with Two Pools and Kiddie Splash Park	P	H	Condo	3	3	8
3BR/3BA Gulf Front End Unit w/panoramic views	P	H	Condo	3	3	8
Island Princess, Lowest Priced 3/bd with Beach Service	P		Condo	3	3	8
Azure Special 8/15 & 8/22 check-in $1499/wk. Okaloosa Island	P	H	Condo	3	3	8
Island Princess-7th FloorFree Bch SetupWk 6/27-7/04 $1695	P	H	Condo	3	3	8
Gulf Dunes-5th FlrBeach FrontOpen 7/18-7/25 Great Sunsets	P		Condo	3	3	8
3BR/3BA Beachfront! "Summer Place", Okaloosa Is., Ft. Walton	P	H	Condo	3	3	10
First Floor Poolside...Beachside...Late Summer Availability	P	H	Condo	3	3	10
Family Friendly First Floor Beachfront Condo at Azure	P	H	Condo	3	3	10
"Azure", Beachfront, Okaloosa Island, Ft. Walton	P	H	Condo	3	3	10
"Luxurious" Beach Front Condo! "Summer Place"	P	H	Condo	4	3	8
Luxurious Beach Front Condo at Azure	P	H	Condo	4	3	10
Elegant Beachfront, Poolside First Floor Azure Condo	P	H	Condo	4	3	10

Fort Walton Beach Weather & Climate

The Northwest Florida Panhandle, in the region known as the "Emerald Coast," enjoys warm temperatures year round. The state of Florida, as a whole, is among the wettest states in the U.S., receiving at least 50 inches of rain annually, and the Panhandle region has the most rain of anyplace in the state. However, many of these showers and thunderstorms pass quickly and the sunshine prevails. Tropical winds from the south, along with the Gulf and abundant rain, create hot, humid conditions May through September. The rest of the year is much more comfortable, with mild days and cool nights, less humidity and less rain. Hurricane season officially lasts August through October, but most of these storms blow into the Atlantic and miss Florida entirely. In the case when one does reach shore, ample warning time is generally given for these storms.

Month	High Temp	Low Temp	Rainfall	Ocean Temp
January	61°F	36°F	5.80 in.	56°F
February	64°F	39°F	5.39 in.	58°F
March	70°F	45°F	6.52 in.	63°F
April	77°F	51°F	4.26 in.	71°F
May	84°F	60°F	4.32 in.	78°F
June	89°F	67°F	6.08 in.	84°F
July	91°F	71°F	9.40 in.	85°F
August	90°F	70°F	6.91 in.	86°F
September	88°F	66°F	6.72 in.	82°F
October	80°F	53°F	4.53 in.	74°F
November	71°F	45°F	4.70 in.	65°F
December	63°F	38°F	4.57 in.	58°F

Fort Walton Beach Map & Transportation



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The closest airports in the area are the Bob Sikes airport (CEW) located about 25 miles north of Fort Walton Beach in Valparaiso, Florida, the Pensacola Regional airport (PNS) located approximately 34 miles west of Fort Walton Beach in Pensacola, Florida, the Jack Edwards airport (JKA) located roughly 63 miles west of Fort Walton Beach in Gulf Shores, Alabama, and finally the H L Sonny Callahan airport (4R4) located around 75 miles west of Fort Walton Beach in Fairhope, Alabama.

Fort Walton Beach Attractions

While staying in your Fort Walton Beach Florida vacation home rental, be sure to visit some of the nearby attractions.


Amusement and Theme Parks
Sam's Fun City	Pensacola	FL	35.8 mi.
Cobra Adventure Park	Panama City Beach	FL	51.3 mi.
Gulf Shores Amusement Park	Gulf Shores	AL	65.8 mi.
Waterville USA	Gulf Shores	AL	65.8 mi.

Water Parks
Big Kahuna's Lost Paradise	Destin	FL	7.4 mi.
Shipwreck Island Water Park	Panama City Beach	FL	51.3 mi.
Waterville	Gulf Shores	AL	65.8 mi.
Water World	Dothan	AL	91.6 mi.

Golf Courses
Ft Walton Beach Golf Club	Fort Walton Beach	FL
Island Golf Center	Fort Walton Beach	FL
Shalimar Pointe Golf & Country Club	Shalimar	FL	3.1 mi.
Diamond Players Club Wekiva	Longwood	FL	3.5 mi.
Legacy Club at Alaqua Lakes	Longwood	FL	3.5 mi.
Sabal Point Country Club	Longwood	FL	3.5 mi.
Emerald Bay	Destin	FL	8.6 mi.
Golf Garden	Destin	FL	8.6 mi.
Indian Bayou Golf & Country Club	Destin	FL	8.6 mi.
Kelly Plantation	Destin	FL	8.6 mi.
Regatta Bay Golf & Country Club	Destin	FL	8.6 mi.
Bay Pointe Golf Course	Seminole	FL	12.8 mi.
Tides Golf Club	Seminole	FL	12.8 mi.
Club at Hidden Creek	Navarre	FL	14.8 mi.
Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club	Santa Rosa Beach	FL	22.4 mi.
Foxwood Country Club of Crestview	Crestview	FL	23.3 mi.
Shoal River Country Club	Crestview	FL	23.3 mi.
Moors Golf & Lodging	Milton	FL	29.2 mi.
Tanglewood Golf & Country Club	Milton	FL	29.2 mi.

State Parks
Henderson Beach State Park		FL	3.0 mi.
Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park		FL	12.7 mi.
Navarre Beach State Park		FL	14.8 mi.
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park		FL	19.9 mi.
Blackwater River State Park		FL	24.5 mi.
Blackwater Heritage Trail State Park		FL	28.6 mi.
Grayton Beach State Park		FL	28.7 mi.
Eden Gardens State Park		FL	29.8 mi.
Deer Lake State Park		FL	33.7 mi.
Fort Pickens State Park		FL	39.6 mi.

Museums
Pensacola Museum of Art	Pensacola	FL	35.8 mi.	(Art)
Civil War Soldiers Museum	Pensacola	FL	35.8 mi.	(History)
Junior Museum of Bay County	Panama City	FL	59.9 mi.	(Children's)

Zoos and Aquariums
The ZOO	Gulf Breeze	FL	32.9 mi.
Zooworld	Panama City Beach	FL	48.0 mi.
Gulf World Marine Park	Panama City Beach	FL	48.0 mi.

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