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Okaloosa Island (FWB)

John Beasley Park

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What Locals Know

Free county lot with pavilions, changing rooms, and showers.

The Boardwalk's quieter neighbor — same sand, fraction of the noise, real facilities. Best family value on the island.

Seasonal county lifeguards.

Flags are set on the sand by county lifeguards. We never mirror the flag. Get it texted daily: text BEACH to 44144 (the county's free service).
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Conditions are zone-level — beaches in one zone share one honest read; local details are editorial. Rip risk: NWS Surf Zone Forecast. Always obey posted flags.