Downtown Fort Walton Beach is steeped in small-town charm, rich in history, and chock-full of things to do and see. The small downtown area is walkable and bikable so you can venture easily around town from your Destin vacation rental.
Fort Walton Beach Restaurants
There are plenty of dining options here like Rick’s Crab Trap, The Parson’s Son BBQ, Pino Gelato, Burrito del Sol, and The Boardroom Pub and Grub. Cuisine options range far and wide, and you can find just about anything you are looking for here.
Things to do in Fort Walton Beach
Fort Walton Beach has many activities for the whole family, including the Emerald Coast Science Center, HH ARTS Gallery, Camp Walton Schoolhouse Museum, and the Indian Temple Mound Museum. You can explore the area’s deep-rooted history and culture, or simply spend a day out of the beautiful Emerald Coast sun.
The Emerald Coast Science Center is a popular destination for families who want to spend some time learning. The science center is home to technology exhibits, robots, science demonstrations, and animals.
Downtown Fort Walton Beach also has several parks, including Ferry Park, Fort Walton Beach Landing Park and Liza Jackson Park. Ferry Park features a tennis court, disc golf course, trails, and a picnic area. Located right along the water, Liza Jackson Park has some small walking trails, a picnic area, fishing pier, and boat launch.
Fort Walton Beach Events
You can also take advantage of regular events like the Downtown Art Walk, which is the first Friday of every month from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. from March to November. You can meander through the streets of Downtown Fort Walton Beach to find local art and handmade jewelry. The downtown farmers market is another popular local event that takes place year-round on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month. The event is held at Fort Walton Beach Landing Park.
There’s so much to do and see in Fort Walton Beach, and you can be within arm’s reach of it all from our Destin west condos.