Guidebook for Fort Walton Beach
Arts & Culture
Cool local gallery with lots of regional artists, plus classes and special events!
Full Circle Gallery
Cool local gallery with lots of regional artists, plus classes and special events!
Shopping
3 Dogs and a Chick
130 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEAwesome pet boutique and bakery. Also home to The Southern Dog animal rescue.
XLKites
42 Miracle Strip Pkwy SETake some kiteboarding lessons or learn to fly!
Fluid Surf Shop
158 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEBest surf shop in town.
Drinks & Nightlife
Low key hangout for an afternoon beer and a snack. It's easy to get here by bike from the house.
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The Boardroom Pub and Grub
158 Miracle Strip Pkwy SELow key hangout for an afternoon beer and a snack. It's easy to get here by bike from the house.
This used to be my favorite restaurant besides Tradewinds. It's been a little hit or miss lately but worth a shot. If the food isn't too snazzy stick around for some live music and fun.
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Graffiti & The Funky Blues Shack
34902 Emerald Coast PkwyThis used to be my favorite restaurant besides Tradewinds. It's been a little hit or miss lately but worth a shot. If the food isn't too snazzy stick around for some live music and fun.
Good food and live music. It's worth taking a day trip to Grayton Beach State Park and then coming here for dinner.
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The Red Bar
70 Hotz AveGood food and live music. It's worth taking a day trip to Grayton Beach State Park and then coming here for dinner.
Everything Else
Ride your bike from the house to The Landing and hang out here watching boats on the sound, kids play, dogs run, and generally having an amazing time.
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Fort Walton Beach Landing Park
139 Brooks St SERide your bike from the house to The Landing and hang out here watching boats on the sound, kids play, dogs run, and generally having an amazing time.
Play some disc golf, bike on the path, watch the ducks and turtles. Just a short walk from the house.
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Ferry Park
240 Hughes St NEPlay some disc golf, bike on the path, watch the ducks and turtles. Just a short walk from the house.
Snorkel at the Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary. It's an artificial reef within swimming distance from shore and only in about 15-20 feet. We've seen sea turtles and dolphins each visit!
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Navarre Beach Marine Science Station
8638 Blue Heron CtSnorkel at the Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary. It's an artificial reef within swimming distance from shore and only in about 15-20 feet. We've seen sea turtles and dolphins each visit!
Food Scene
Thai Kitchen
1 Eglin Pkwy NEOur go-to Thai spot.
Okay, it's a little drive and you'll need reservations but it's fun, eclectic and our favorite local restaurant.
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TradeWinds Italian Restaurant
205 Government AveOkay, it's a little drive and you'll need reservations but it's fun, eclectic and our favorite local restaurant.
Quick and easy Chinese Food. They have delivery service, but it's two minutes from the house.
China Taste
255 Miracle Strip Parkway SoutheastQuick and easy Chinese Food. They have delivery service, but it's two minutes from the house.
The Slippery Mermaid Sushi Bar Navarre, FL
8779 Navarre PkwyBest sushi around.
Essentials
I recommend this because it's important to know where the grocery store is!
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Publix Super Market at Shoppes at Paradise Pointe
251 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEI recommend this because it's important to know where the grocery store is!
Sightseeing
Grayton Beach State Park
357 Main Park RdBeautiful!
The closest gulf beach to the house. Make a left at the bottom of the bridge onto Santa Rosa Boulevard. The beach accesses are on your left, numbered 1-7.
Florida 30
Florida 30The closest gulf beach to the house. Make a left at the bottom of the bridge onto Santa Rosa Boulevard. The beach accesses are on your left, numbered 1-7.