The kids are probably bugging you, asking what the summer plans are this year. The summer season is fast approaching, so if you have yet to tell them the family is going to Fort Walton Beach, now is the time! There is no better summer destination that Fort Walton Beach. You can enjoy our sunshine and sandy beaches along with local events in the area. The 4th of July weekend is a great time to visit Fort Walton Beach to celebrate our nation’s founding in a dazzling way. Here are some family friendly ways to celebrate the Fort Walton Beach 4th of July with the family here:
4th of July at the Boardwalk
Fort Walton Beach is a destination that invites all visitors to be treated like a local and have fun in the area. Each year, The Boardwalk hosts a variety of events including the 4th of July. You can find The Boardwalk over on Okaloosa Island. Each year their 4th of July celebration offers an evening full of family friendly fun. The party kicks off at 5:00 PM where you can jam out to live music and indulge yourself in some tasty food. You will find plenty of fun on the beach too so make sure to bring your beach gear with you. The fireworks will bring the event to a close and offers a stunning display over the water. You can easily watch the fireworks from the comfort of the beach making this a truly enjoyable experience. If you are looking for the best 4th of July party to celebrate with you cannot go wrong with this experience at The Boardwalk.
4th of July at HarborWalk Village
Our neighbors in Destin also offer their own 4th of July experience at HarborWalk Village that is a short drive to get to. This party kicks off a little later at 7:00 PM where you can enjoy live music along with a fire spinning show that is a truly unique experience to see. Of course, they also offer fireworks around 9:00 PM to celebrate the 4th of July with. Get to the area early so you can stop by the Star Spangled Food Truck Festival over at Destin Commons starting at 5:00 PM. Over 25 food trucks will be on hand offering up tasty food for you to enjoy including pizza, BBQ, Thai food, gourmet grilled cheese, and much more. A little drive will take you to all of these fun and excitement!
Hit the Beach
As the name suggests, Fort Walton Beach is a beautiful beach destination where you can find plenty of fun by the water. During your holiday weekend stay make sure to hit up a few of the beaches you can find close to our vacation rentals. Okaloosa Island where you can find The Boardwalk is always providing a family friendly atmosphere at the beaches. The fishing pier is a great spot to check out if you want to try your hand at fishing. John Beasley Park is a great spot for those wanting to spend time out in the water. This public beach features outdoor showers so you can rinse off after swimming around in the ocean water. Fort Walton Landing Park is great for families with younger children as they can take advantage of the playground at the beach. With over 24 miles of shoreline, you are sure to find a beach that the whole family will enjoy in Fort Walton Beach!
Take a Dolphin Watching Tour
There are tons of life out there in the ocean water so why not try to see it on a dolphin watching tour. that’s right, Fort Walton Beach features loveable dolphins out in the ocean that can be seen with one of the many dolphin watching tours offered in the area. Options such as SunVenture Cruises gives you the chance to go deeper into water to see dolphins frolic around. Some cruise options can be done at sunset or have options to snorkel too. Fort Walton Beach is also home to our famous glass bottom boat tours that take place at night. These evening tours let you see the incredible wildlife that lights up with the lights secure on the bottom of the boat. You will be able to see right through the bottom beneath your feet for a truly special experience. Your family will be in awe at the joy of underwater life in Fort Walton Beach.
No Stop to the Fun in Fort Walton Beach
The 4th of July is sure to be an exciting weekend right here in Fort Walton Beach. Show your family the best stay possible by reserving one of our vacation rentals here in the area.