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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

     Pool/HotTub Type Bed Bath Sleeps
  Sunset Cottage - Gulf Side - Enjoy the Summer Here !! P   Condo 1 1 6
  Tropical Isle -- Gulf View -- Great Value P   Condo 1 1 1-4
  Super GULF Front Views-Afordable-Allow Us To Earn Your Trust P H Condo 1 1 1-4
  Gulf View on Okaloosa Island{West of Destin]Great Value P   Condo 1 1 6
  Spacious Gulf Front Paradise with a Spectacular View!!!!!! P   Condo 1 1 4
  Clean, Quiet Beach Condo P   Condo 1 1 2-4
  On The Beach, 2nd Floor View, June 28 (week) = $1,543 Total P   Condo 1 1˝ 6
  Directly On The Beach! It Can't Get Any Better! Island Sands P   Condo 1 1˝ 2-4
  Island Sands, Direct Beachfront. Extra 10% Off Summer Rates P   Condo 1 1˝ 2-4
  My Island Princess*DirectGulfFront 4th Flr*WatchDolphinsSwim P H Condo 1 1˝ 2-6
  Island Princess-5thFlr-Save* $100 Off June & July Rate P H Condo 1 1˝ 2-6
  On The Beach, Free Beach Chairs, June 8 (2 nts) = $335 Total P   Condo 1 1˝ 6
  *WoW*-Island Princess-*Special* $650/wk. 9/6/08-1/24/09. P H Condo 1 1˝ 6
  15% Discount before Memorial Day--First Floor on Beach P   Condo 1 1˝ 4
  Islander Beach Resort P H Condo 1 2 2-6
  Destin West Gulfside-LazyFloatingRiver-Fun For All P H Condo 1 2 2-6
  Destin West Resort–Lazy River–OPEN 7/5-8/8 P H Condo 1 2 6
  Waters Edge-Gulf Frt-Grd Floor-$100 Off Summer WeeklyRates P   Condo 1 2 2-6
  Pelican Isle P H Condo 1 2 2-6
  FREE Beach Service! Corner Lanai-Sunny-Clean-August Open! P H Condo 1 2 6
  Discounted weeks and $125 per night until June! P   Condo 2 1˝ 6
  By the beautiful sea--your vacation awaits! P H Condo 2 1˝ 6
  El Matador Resort P H Condo 2 1˝ 2-6
  Spectacular views,,,,,,,,Gulf front,,,,,,,,,Come in and see! P H Condo 2 2 6-8
  Emerald Towers West- Gulf-Front ,DSL, Virtual Tour! P   Condo 2 2 2-6
  Gulf-Front 1453 Square Feet of Paradise!!!! P   Condo 2 2 6-8
  BEACH Front-Affordable Luxury-Free Beach Service P H Condo 2 2 2-6
  Rex & Penny's Beach Retreat P   Condo 2 2 6-8
  RECEIVE 10% off - 2BR/2BA Gulf-Front Condo at the Islander P H Condo 2 2 6
  May 2008 Specials! 2Br/2Ba Beachfront Condo P   Condo 2 2 4-6
  Palms, 2/bd Direct Beachfront, Extra 10% Off - Summer Rate P   Condo 2 2 4-8
  Gulf Dunes #315 - Santa Rosa Blvd P   House 2 2 5-7
  Island Princess-Ground Floor Unit-$$$ Spring $125 PerNight P H Condo 2 2 2-6
  Seacrest-Family Oriented Complex on Beach-Tennis-Indoor Pool P   Condo 2 2 2-6
  Gulf Front - Okaloosa Island - Small Complex! P H Condo 2 2 6
  Island Echos's, 2/bd sleeps 8, Extra 15% Off Summer Rates P   Condo 2 2 4-8
  On The Beautiful Emerald Coast at Ft Walton Beach P H Condo 2 2 6-8
  Waters Edge*Free Internet*Lrg Bch Pool*Spring $120 PerNight P   Condo 2 2 4-7
  Ft Walton Beach Condo Rental - Spectacular View P H Condo 2 2 8
  Direct Gulf Front-Free Beach service! July 19-26 still OPEN P H Condo 2 2 6
  Gulf Front-Tube the Lazy River-5 Pools-3 Jacuzzis-Splash Pk P H Condo 2 2 6
  Surf Dweller, Extra Large 2/bd *Summer Special Extra 10% Off P   Condo 2 2 4-6
  205 -- Island Princess --- Gulf Front --- Free Beach Set-up P H Condo 2 2 2-6
  On The Beach, 3rd Floor View, August 30 (6 nts)= $994 Total P   Condo 2 2 8-10
  Gulf Front-Unit 501-Destin West-Gorgeous Views P H Condo 2 2 6-8
  Emerald Towers West, corner unit with fantastic views! P   Condo 2 2 6
  Sea Oats! Gulf Side! Great Rates! Great Escape! P H Condo 2 2 6-8
  $995/Week 2Br/2Ba Spring Special! P   Condo 2 2 6
  Island Princess 2/bd, Beach Service plus $50 Gas Credit P   Condo 2 2 4-6
  Seacrest 2/bd...EXTRA 15% Off Summer Rates P   House 2 2 4-6
  Island Princess 4th Flr*Ocean View*Htd Pool -Hot Tub P H Condo 2 2˝ 3-6
  Casta Light Gulf Front Paradise!!!!!! P   Condo 20 2 7-9
  Destin West Condo - 2008 Vacations Booking Now! P H Condo 3 2 8
  Lazy Floating River & Beach-Priv Hot Tub-Lanai Unit P H Condo 3 2 4-9
  Waters Edge, Lowest Price 3/bd, ** Extra 10% Summer Rates P   Condo 3 2 2-8
  Destin West Lazy River Special! May $125 p/nt! Book Now!! P H Condo 3 2 6-8
  Gulf Front! Affordable Luxury! New Pics! West Indies Look! P H Condo 3 2 8-9
  Casa Grande Gulf-View Paradise - 1680 sq. ft. P   Condo 3 2 6-8
  Penthouse With Beautiful View: Available July 26th /2008 P H Condo 3 2 8
  Azure- Okaloosa Island's New Resort. Ft. Walton. P H Condo 3 2 5-7
  Discount last week of Mar --poolside condo at Summer Place P H Condo 3 2 6-7
  BEACH Front CornerPenthouse-Free Beach Service P H Condo 3 2 8
  Azure #222- 3BR. With Free Beach Service P H Condo 3 2 6-8
  Azure 3 BR at 2 BR Prices! Book Summer Now! P H Condo 3 2 8
  Azure 522-Relax & Enjoy this luxurious escape! P H Condo 3 2 8-10
  Destin West Lazy River Special 10% off Summer Prices!!! P H Condo 3 2 8-10
  $895/Week - 3 Br/2 Ba - Spring Special!! P   Condo 3 2 6-8
  Paradise Found-Best of Both Worlds P   Condo 3 2˝ 6-8
  Island Princess, Lowest Priced 3/bd, Beach Service Included P   Condo 3 3 2-8
  Gulf Dunes-Direct BchFront-5th Floor*Watch Dolphins Swim P   Condo 3 3 3-8
  Hurry!!! Summer will be here soon. P H Condo 3 3 8-10
  *10% off 7/12-19* Beachfront! Ft. Walton Bch, "Summer Place" P H Condo 3 3 8-10
  *Azure* -*Special* $2659/wk 7/5 & 7/26 check-in P H Condo 3 3 8
  Island Princess-7th Floor-Sunset Views-Watch Dolphins Swim P H Condo 3 3 2-8
  Open Apr 5 - 12!!! Azure -- beautiful first floor condo P H Condo 3 3 8-10
  "Azure", Beachfront, Okaloosa Island, Ft. Walton P H Condo 3 3 8-10
  New Upscale 3BR/3BA Gulf Front End Unit w/Breathtaking Views P H Condo 3 3 6-8
  First Floor Beach Beauty P H House 3 3 8-10
  Bella Riva Condominium / Our Island Escape P H Condo 4 3 8
  "Luxurious" Beach Front Condo! "Summer Place" P H Condo 4 3 8
  $300 discount May 10-17 and all of June -poolside at Azure 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 CityPensacolaFL35.8 mi.
Cobra Adventure ParkPanama City BeachFL51.3 mi.
Gulf Shores Amusement ParkGulf ShoresAL65.8 mi.
Waterville USAGulf ShoresAL65.8 mi.
 
Water Parks
Big Kahuna's Lost ParadiseDestinFL7.4 mi.
Shipwreck Island Water ParkPanama City BeachFL51.3 mi.
WatervilleGulf ShoresAL65.8 mi.
Water WorldDothanAL91.6 mi.
 
Golf Courses
Ft Walton Beach Golf ClubFort Walton BeachFL 
Island Golf CenterFort Walton BeachFL 
Shalimar Pointe Golf & Country ClubShalimarFL3.1 mi.
Diamond Players Club WekivaLongwoodFL3.5 mi.
Legacy Club at Alaqua LakesLongwoodFL3.5 mi.
Sabal Point Country ClubLongwoodFL3.5 mi.
Emerald BayDestinFL8.6 mi.
Golf GardenDestinFL8.6 mi.
Indian Bayou Golf & Country ClubDestinFL8.6 mi.
Kelly PlantationDestinFL8.6 mi.
Regatta Bay Golf & Country ClubDestinFL8.6 mi.
Bay Pointe Golf CourseSeminoleFL12.8 mi.
Tides Golf ClubSeminoleFL12.8 mi.
Club at Hidden CreekNavarreFL14.8 mi.
Santa Rosa Golf & Beach ClubSanta Rosa BeachFL22.4 mi.
Foxwood Country Club of CrestviewCrestviewFL23.3 mi.
Shoal River Country ClubCrestviewFL23.3 mi.
Moors Golf & LodgingMiltonFL29.2 mi.
Tanglewood Golf & Country ClubMiltonFL29.2 mi.
 
State Parks
Henderson Beach State ParkFL3.0 mi. 
Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State ParkFL12.7 mi. 
Navarre Beach State ParkFL14.8 mi. 
Topsail Hill Preserve State ParkFL19.9 mi. 
Blackwater River State ParkFL24.5 mi. 
Blackwater Heritage Trail State ParkFL28.6 mi. 
Grayton Beach State ParkFL28.7 mi. 
Eden Gardens State ParkFL29.8 mi. 
Deer Lake State ParkFL33.7 mi. 
Fort Pickens State ParkFL39.6 mi. 
 
Museums
Pensacola Museum of ArtPensacolaFL35.8 mi.(Art)
Civil War Soldiers MuseumPensacolaFL35.8 mi.(History)
Junior Museum of Bay CountyPanama CityFL59.9 mi.(Children's)
 
Zoos and Aquariums
The ZOOGulf BreezeFL32.9 mi.
ZooworldPanama City BeachFL48.0 mi.
Gulf World Marine ParkPanama City BeachFL48.0 mi.

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