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Okaloosa Island (FWB)

The Boardwalk

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What Locals Know

Large lot at the Boardwalk — busy but big; pier and restaurants on the sand.

The most 'stuff to do' beach — food, bars, the pier. Trade-off is the crowd that comes with it.

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).
County flags →

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.