Holiday homes & rentals in Okaloosa Island

Okaloosa Island holiday homes are surrounded by ancient burial mounds and military history, nesting turtles and joyful dolphins. Get back to nature on an airboat tour, fish on idyllic lakes, or explore miles of restful nature trails in this blissful spot on the Gulf of Mexico.

Finding Flipper with the children

Watch Flipper the dolphin at play at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park. There are so many more marine animals, that the whole family will love, to discover at this immersive marine centre. Watch seals, sea lions, sharks, and alligators frolic in natural habitats. Watch the graceful stingrays fly through the water, and learn about the native turtles that lay their eggs on the local beaches.

Floating on air in Okaloosa

Take an airboat tour of the area and get acquainted with the Eglin Air Force base, local wildlife and history. Your captain with point out dolphins and alligators swimming off the coast and seabirds like osprey and heron. Watch the sun set over the water and do 360 degree spins!

Looking around Okaloosa

Air Force Armament Museum

Come and explore the history of aviation warfare from the earliest days of World War I up to the planes and bombs of the present digital age. Trace the development of warfare through a huge collection of weaponry and cockpit simulators, vintage military aircraft and the fastest plane ever made, the SR 71 Blackbird.

Fort Walton Mound

The large mound on Fort Walton beach is over 1000 years old. It stands 12 feet high, runs for 223 feet, and is a designated Historic Landmark. The mound had combined ceremonial, political and religious significance in the past.

Destin History & Fishing Museum

Wander through 5,500 square feet of exhibitions, dedicated to the early native inhabitants of the region, set in the midst of a historic park that includes the 'Footprints in the Sand' memorial walkway. Admire over 75 mounted, locally caught fish, and learn about why the local sand is white!

Henderson Beach State Park

Over 6,000 feet of idyllic shoreline are lapped by the clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy swimming, fishing, and sunbathing as the breeze wafts the scent of dune rosemary and sand pines your way. Grill and picnic at any of several small pavilions, and glimpse the thriving wildlife in the dune system as you follow the nature trail.

Grayton Beach State Park

This 2,000 acre park has a boat ramp where you can launch your canoe, paddle board, or kayak into the serene waters of Western Lake or explore the complex ecosystem of the salt marsh. See scrub oaks and magnolias sculpted by the sea breezes, or fish as the sun rises or sets over the peaceful pine woods.

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