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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


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 4
  ***Dolphin Cruises Included *** Condo On Beach P   Condo 1 4
  Gd106, On Beach, 2nd Floor, Aug 22 (week) = $949 Total P   Condo 1 6
  Gd114, On The Beach, Aug 5 (3 nts) $683 Total Price P   Condo 1 6
  Island Princess 8/8 check-in $999/wk. Special, Beachfront P H Condo 1 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 Edge*Beach Front*Ground Floor*Open 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 6
  Tranquility by the Sea at Lynn's Gulf Getaway P H Condo 2 6
  July 4th week open due to cancellation P   Condo 2 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 Bay**Bring 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 Tub*Lanai 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 Floor*Free Bch Setup*Wk 6/27-7/04 $1695 P H Condo 3 3 8
  Gulf Dunes-5th Flr*Beach Front*Open 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 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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