For some, vacations are meant for more than just relaxing. These visitors prefer exploring and adventuring, experiencing a different side of Fort Walton Beach. If you consider yourself an adventure seeker, we’ve put together just the Florida guide for your next vacation, with activities laid out day by day below!
Fort Walton Beach Guide Begins On Day 1: Fort Walton Beach Parasail
Start off your vacation on a high note by taking in the sights of Fort Walton Beach from above! Fort Walton Beach Parasail will take you over the water in a double or triple parasail, embarking from the dock or the beach on Okaloosa Island.
Day 2: Destiny Water Adventures
Destiny Water Adventures offers a variety of rentals and lessons if you’re looking for water bound activities on your Florida guide, from jet skis and guided dolphin tours to pontoon rentals, kayaks, paddleboards, and even flyboards. The company also has a “Day of Play” package that includes 6 hours of jet skiing, snorkeling, tubing, kneeboarding, water trampolines, waterslides, kayaking, paddleboarding, and more.
Day 3: Power Up Watersports
With Power Up Watersports, you can choose your own adventure. Feel like exploring Fort Walton Beach as far as your arms will take you? Rent a paddleboard or a kayak. Have a need for speed? Boats, jet skis, and combination packages are all available, as well as wave runner dolphin tours. Looking for ways to get airborne on your Fort Walton Beach guide ? Try out their cool flyboards!
Day 4: Off Duty Dive Charters
Experience five different types of scuba diving adventures with the Fort Walton Beach Landing-based Off Duty Dive Charters, from in-shore, mid-shore, and off-shore dives, to lionfish hunting or the company’s Oriskany dive.
Day 5: XL Kites
Try your hand at the extreme sport of kiteboarding with XL Kites! Located down the road from the Heritage Park and Cultural Center, this company provides kiteboarding lessons and gear rental.
Day 6: Destin Airboat Tours
Departing from Fudpuckers on Okaloosa Island, Destin Airboat Tours gives you and your guests the chance to ride a high powered 6-passenger airboat and explore the Santa Rosa Sound, Pirates Cove, Spectre Island, and more.
Day 7: Cattywampus Eco Adventures
Equal parts laid back and thrilling, this catamaran boat tour offers sunset snorkeling cruises and dolphin watching safaris where you can descend a spot known as Neptune’s Staircase. It’s a scenic and lovely way to end your stay!
Adventures to Add to the Itinerary
While each day of your week-long journey to Fort Walton Beach is sure to be filled with fun and adventurous activities, those that are looking to make the most of every moment can always find room for more! When you’re hoping to sprinkle in alternative options each day of your stay, there’s plenty to choose from that keep you exploring and enjoying your surroundings in style. Here are just a few that can fit in anywhere on the must-do list.
Wild Willy’s Adventure Zone
When you’re excited to enjoy adventures that lean towards amusement park-style fun, then time spent at Wild Willy’s Adventure Zone is sure to inspire! This family-friendly stop caters to visitors of all ages and interests and can be easily found and accessed at 13006 Miracle Strip Parkway SE in Fort Walton Beach. Wild Willy’s Adventure Zone is open daily to the public between noon and 9:00 pm with extended hours on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am until 9:00 pm. Once you step inside the park, the adventures are seemingly endless. Guests can enjoy everything from mini-golf and go-karts to bumper boats and laser tag! Wild Willy’s Adventure Zone also includes a fun area for little kids and a full indoor arcade when you’re up for some thrilling competition.
Emerald Coast Science Center
Sometimes a trip focused on adventure stems from a stop that includes educational value too—particularly important when you’re traveling with little ones in tow! Take the adventure to scientific new levels of fun and entertainment when you plan on spending time at the Emerald Coast Science Center while you’re in town. Located at 31 Memorial Parkway SW, the Emerald Coast Science Center is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm and provides hands-on learning through displays and exhibits that highlight everything from the human body, color, and light to the mysteries of space! Robotics, bubbles, and encounters with animals make up the fun at the science center which is definitely worth checking out during your adventurous getaway to Fort Walton Beach.
Okaloosa Island Sandcastle Lessons
Sometimes adventure is best enjoyed with a touch of creativity and that’s exactly what the team at Okaloosa Island Sandcastle lessons specializes in! When your idea of adventure involves learning something one of a kind and new, partnering up with this company on the beach is a must. Over the course of an afternoon, guests enjoy one on one instruction that results in an amazing sandcastle to admire as well as a new skill to carry with you to the next sandy destination. Get creative and adventurous on the shoreline with the help of artists who can bring your visions to life!
Call Us Today and Book Your Stay
Contact our office for more information on what Fort Walton Beach has to offer when you reserve your stay in one of our long-term rentals in Fort Walton Beach, FL, today! Elevate your stay from start to finish when you choose our 2-bedroom lodging!
